[2026] A Collection of Youthful Songs to Play at Graduation Ceremonies [J-POP]

Connect!Misaka Saki

Saki Misaka – Connect! (Full ver.)

This is a song filled with a passionate message for those living their youth to the fullest.

The lyrics express the journey walked alongside friends and gratitude for those who offered support.

Released in October 2021, the track, carried by Saki Misaka’s powerful vocals, resonates with many listeners.

Chosen as the support song for the 98th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it drew attention as an anthem that encourages young people’s efforts.

It’s a piece we hope people will listen to at graduation ceremonies or when embarking on a new chapter.

As you feel the importance of bonds with friends and the spirit of taking on challenges, you’re sure to find courage for the road ahead.

Graduation Daynamu abedabutsu

Namu Abedabutsu - “Graduation Day” (Official Music Video) Dedicated to all graduates

A graduation ceremony marks the end of student life.

The perfect song for that special day is this track by Namu Abedabutsu.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, it was created based on their experiences right after graduating high school.

The lyrics, filled with the sadness of parting, hope for the future, and feelings of gratitude, are sure to resonate deeply with students facing graduation.

This down-to-earth youth anthem, sung over a powerful punk rock beat, is perfect for looking back on memories with friends.

Highly recommended for those who want to get everyone fired up at a graduation live show or farewell party.

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

A gently sung track by Suisei Hoshimachi that celebrates youthful memories and the importance of friendship.

Included on Hololive and HoneyWorks’ collaborative album “Horohani-gaoka High School,” released in February 2024, this song is an emotional rock number that evokes the end of a school festival or the quiet moments around a campfire.

Her expressive vocals vividly portray school-day memories and the bonds between friends, resonating deeply with listeners.

Standing before the farewell we call graduation, it captures both the preciousness of the days spent together and the resolve to walk our own paths from here on.

Before taking that next step, why not listen to it with someone important to you?

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Aogeba Aozora Music Video

A song packed with memories of youth deepens the emotion of the graduation ceremony even more.

The lyrics woven by Motohiro Hata gently portray the changing seasons and shifts in human relationships.

The intertwining of the sadness of parting and the hope for a new departure resounds with a melody that sinks into the heart.

Released in March 2019, this piece was written specifically for a TV commercial.

It’s the perfect song for those cherishing their school-day memories while taking a step into the future.

If you listen to it together with your friends on graduation day, it will surely become an unforgettable memory.

Mela!Ryokushokushakai

Ryokuoushoku Shakai 'Mela!' Music Video / Ryokuoushoku Shakai – Mela!

A cheering song by Ryokuoushoku Shakai that encourages people graduating and starting a new life tomorrow.

Released in April 2020, the track is included on the album “SINGALONG” and was also featured in the commercial for Dariya’s “Palty Coloring Milk.” It carries the message that by valuing the sense of justice within yourself and supporting others, you ultimately save yourself as well.

It’s a song that blows away anxiety and gives you the courage to face forward.

Haruko Nagaya’s clear, expansive vocals and the uptempo melody resonate deeply.

It might be fun to sing it with friends at the post-graduation party.

GRADUATIONSBACK-ON

GRADUATIONS (Theme song for V-Cinext 'Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS')

This is a song that gently encourages you as you say goodbye to close friends and take a step onto a new path.

Holding the memories of precious friends you spent time with, it captures the wavering feelings of young people heading toward their respective futures through an emotional melody and powerful guitar sound.

The track serves as the theme song for “Kamen Rider Gotchard GRADUATIONS,” released by BACK-ON in February 2025, and stands as a supportive anthem that stays close to the major life turning point of graduation.

It blends seamlessly with the worldview of the V-Cinext production, further heightening the work’s emotional impact.

It’s a perfect song for the grand finale of a school or cultural festival and for making memories with friends.

While feeling the importance of friendship and bonds, this song gives you the courage to take your first steps toward the future.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

A ballad themed around graduation, it expresses a swirl of youthful emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and happiness.

The lyrics carry gratitude for friendship and the past, as well as hope for the future, stirring deep empathy in listeners.

Released in February 2022, the song carefully traces the protagonist’s feelings as they step into a new life.

It’s a perfect track for the season when farewells and encounters, and the tension of new beginnings, all coexist.

Its message that friends can reunite soon after graduation, along with a warm sentiment of cherishing the days gone by as precious treasures, gently resonates in the heart.

Highly recommended for anyone embarking on a new start under the spring sunshine.