[Recommended for High School Students] New Graduation Songs & Classic Tearjerkers Collection

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

A heartwarming youth song that condenses graduation, partings, and the transience of love into a single track.

Featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.

Graduation Edition 2024,” it was crafted by tuki.

with delicate sensitivity.

A gentle melody led by acoustic guitar intertwines with clear vocals to carefully portray the feeling of basking in memories.

Released in January 2024, the track also drew attention for its animated music video by Posuka Demizu, the illustrator of the manga The Promised Neverland.

It’s a youth anthem that will resonate not only with students facing the end of their school days but also with anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.

Good-bye daysYUI

YUI　『Good-bye days ～2012 ver.～』

At the moment of a new departure—on the important occasion of graduation—YUI’s “Good-bye days” fills the heart with a profound feeling, like opening a time capsule.

The song is also famous as the theme for the blockbuster film Midnight Sun (Taiyō no Uta).

Behind its gentle melodic lines, hope for a radiant future and gratitude for days gone by are beautifully interwoven.

Whether performed solo with guitar or by a band, it’s the perfect choice to mark the graduation moment.

With hearts brimming, I hope all the graduates will truly receive this message.

The lyrics YUI weaves will bolster your courage as you take your first steps into a new beginning.

Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri

To You Graduating This Year [Sakura Clear Skies] [First Performance of New Song]

With lyrics filled with feelings for one’s parents and an emotional vocal that pierces the heart, “Sakurabare” is a song by Yuuri, who also worked on “Dry Flower.” The piano performance and vocals further amplify the power of the words, letting the message resonate.

The lyrics, which make you realize that the familiar scenes of everyday life are true happiness, are perfect for the graduation season or moments when you want to express gratitude to someone.

The resolve to accept both joy and sorrow and live in the present is something many people can relate to, isn’t it?

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We againSG

We Again (Wind Ensemble ver.) – SG (Official Behind-the-Scenes Music Video)

This work by SG has gained support as an encouraging song that resonates deeply during graduations and farewells.

Its gentle melody, which accompanies young people as they overcome partings and take new steps forward, and its lyrics filled with hope for reunion are especially appealing.

Released in April 2021, it has become a popular track with a cumulative 150 million streams.

Starting in November 2024, it has also been featured in Calorie Mate’s exam-season support commercial, and a concert band version by the Hanazono Tokuei High School Wind Ensemble has been making waves.

It’s a heartwarming song for farewells, graduation ceremonies, and moments when you long to see someone special again.

It’s a recommended track for times when you want to cherish your memories while looking ahead and doing your best.

Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Academy “Sakura Photograph” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Sakura Photograph)

It’s a moving ballad perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

Released in April 2025, this song is the theme for the season event “Sakura-Mau Start Line” in the game Gakuen Idolmaster.

The gentle harmonies of the trio—Liliya Katsuragi, Sayaka Shiun, and Saki Hanami—leave a lasting impression.

It’s as if the tender melody rides the spring breeze and soars into the sky.

The lyrics, which portray meetings, farewells, and irreplaceable friendship, will especially resonate with those graduating from school.

Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.

Cherry Blossom Rainabuzōbu fiito. hatsune miku

Sakura Rain absorb feat. Hatsune Miku -standard edit-

Since its release, ‘Sakura no Ame’ by absorb feat.

Hatsune Miku has been sung at many junior high and high school graduation ceremonies.

Released in 2008, the song became widely known among students through a project called the ‘Sakura no Ame Project.’ Its beautiful melody evokes the image of cherry blossoms fluttering in the air.

The song conveys a resolve to carry not only memories but also all that we’ve learned in our hearts, and to grow into wonderful adults like a beautiful cherry tree.

The gentle atmosphere that permeates the entire piece naturally brings tears to your eyes as you sing.

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Bye, my friendbokula.

bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]

bokula.’s powerful track brims with youthful hope and friendship.

Its guitar riffs are pleasing, and the positive message is sure to encourage graduates.

Featured on their second mini-album “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi.” released in May 2022, this song is characterized by a melody that evokes the days spent together while instilling a tangible sense of tomorrow.

It’s recommended for those seeking a graduation song that isn’t lonely or overly sentimental—one that strengthens the heart.

bokula.’s down-to-earth rock style conveys a strong bond with their fans.