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

Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu

[MV] Dear Sir/Madam, On This Day When Cherry Blossoms Flutter Down / Mafumafu [Shonen Janmaga Gakuen]

It’s a bittersweet yet powerful song by Mafumafu that delicately portrays farewells and new encounters arriving with the breath of spring.

Memories and regrets from school days, along with hopes for the future, are spun through a clear, transparent voice, seeping into the heart alongside scenes of falling cherry blossoms.

Included on the album “Kagurairo Artifact,” the track was released in October 2019 and was also used as the theme song for the website “Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.” Its emotional melody and driving rhythm leave a strong impression, gently encouraging those taking a new step in spring.

It resonates even more deeply when listened to at the start of a new chapter or during graduation season.

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BiSH / Orchestra [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

Bish’s “Orchestra” captures the freshness of youth through music overflowing with a sense of speed.

Bish debuted in 2015 with the tagline “a punk band without instruments.” This track, from their 2016 first album, uses a dramatic progression and structure to express the bittersweetness of parting in one’s youth.

Graduation season brings an end to the time spent together and the everyday moments we took for granted.

The time for a farewell you can’t go back from eventually arrives—but precisely because of that, it makes you look back and realize how irreplaceable that era was.

It’s an emotional number that evokes those feelings.

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parallel linesEve × suis from Yorushika

Parallel Lines – Eve × suis from Yorushika MV

A collaborative song by Eve and suis from Yorushika that sings of the end of youth and a new beginning.

Released in February 2021, it was used as the theme song for Lotte’s Ghana Chocolate.

The warm tones of guitar and piano create a calm, uplifting feeling.

Eve’s vocals and suis’s clear voice blend beautifully, producing a harmony that lingers in the heart.

While depicting unfulfilled feelings and bittersweetness, it’s a song that gives you the courage to express feelings that haven’t changed.

Listen to it on graduation day as you look back on the days spent with friends.

It will surely help you step forward with a smile.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

Known by the nickname “Littleguri,” Little Glee Monster is a female vocal group whose beautiful harmonies over upbeat pop tracks captivate listeners.

This is their second double A-side single.

The sprightly piano, delicate string arrangement, and powerful vocals feel like they’re celebrating students as they head into graduation.

While looking positively toward a new departure, the lyrics also express a touch of loneliness—an emotion many people may feel during the special moment of a graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect number for graduates who, despite the ache of parting, want to say goodbye with a smile among friends.

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I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

A four-piece rock band, SUPER BEAVER, known for igniting audiences with passionate lyrics and a straightforward rock sound, delivers their 15th single.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers,” the track resonates with a lyrical arrangement and powerful vocals.

Its message—reminding us that the things too obvious to notice are actually the most important—may prompt listeners to reflect on their school days as graduation approaches.

It’s a song that etches those irreplaceable youthful moments into your heart, teaching the value of life and friendship on the verge of graduation.

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Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

This is the 38th single by Yuzu, a folk duo known as pioneers among street-born musicians with numerous hit songs, including “Eikou no Kakehashi.” Written for all the staff who supported their tour after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake, the song is also known for being arranged as the required piece for the middle school division of the 80th NHK National School Music Competition.

Its message to friends embarking on their own new paths helps reaffirm bonds on the stage of graduation.

Carrying indelible memories of student days in our hearts, it’s a graduation song that celebrates a new beginning.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Kobukuro – Sakura (30-second ver.)

Many people may find that this melody brings back memories of their graduation ceremony.

“Sakura,” a staple graduation song by Kobukuro, is a single released in 2005.

Kobukuro is a male musical duo active since 1998.

They have released numerous hit songs, and among them, “Sakura” ranks as their second best-selling single after “Tsubomi.” It has been widely used in tie-ins and covered by many artists, making it a popular track.

As a classic frequently sung at choir competitions and graduation ceremonies, it continues to be loved by people to this day.

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