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

Love SongKawasaki Takaya

Takaya Kawasaki - Love Song [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A moving song has been born.

The lyrics, which evoke a sense of wistfulness and nostalgia, and Takaya Kawasaki’s clear voice sink deep into the heart.

Many listeners will likely relate to the protagonist, supported by the encouraging words “It’s going to be okay.” Released in March 2023, this track was also used as the theme song for the Netflix series Kimi ni Todoke (From Me to You).

Kawasaki says he created it with the drama’s heroine in mind.

It’s a perfect song for graduation ceremonies and moments when you want to express daily gratitude.

It might also be a lovely gift to convey appreciation to teachers and mentors.

Best FriendKiroro

Kiroro ｢Best Friend｣ Official Music Video

For the milestone of graduating from high school, Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is an indispensable song for graduation ceremony BGM.

Along with the joy of a new beginning, painful and lonely farewells inevitably arrive.

This song gently embraces those feelings and offers hope for the future.

Used as the theme song for the drama “Churasan,” it resonated with many people.

It’s perfect for singing with gratitude to friends, teachers, and parents, and its melody is friendly and easy to sing at karaoke.

A heartwarming classic I highly recommend to every high school student stepping into graduation.

pupilŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Hitomi (Music Video Short ver.)

I think graduating and moving on to a new path can make you feel anxious.

At times like that, listening to this song will make you feel, “It’s okay, let’s do our best.” Sakurako Ohara’s gentle yet powerful voice lifts your spirits and makes you feel positive.

I felt that if you listen to this song with your friends during graduation season, it will make everyone think, “Even if we go our separate ways, let’s keep doing our best.”

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

When high school students step into their next stage, Dai Hirai’s “The Way Home in March” truly resonates with those feelings.

This song, which poignantly sings about unforgettable days with an upperclassman, is marked by gentle piano tones and Hirai’s clear, translucent voice.

It’s a graduation pathway walked with gratitude, replaying in your mind over and over.

If everyone sings it together, it’s sure to spark the kind of courage that feels like a push from behind.

I recommend it as a quintessential youth anthem to help you take a fresh step toward the future.

100% CourageNYC

Yūki 100% (Courage 100%) – “Ninja Kids!!!” (2011) Ending Theme

Since this song is used in a popular anime, I think everyone has heard it.

Because it’s an anime song, you might think it sounds a bit childish, but if you look closely at the lyrics, it’s really uplifting.

Even after graduating, no matter what hardships you face, it makes you feel like you can be brave and keep going.

cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro

Sakura

It’s one of the quintessential “sakura songs” you want to listen to when spring arrives.

Virtually synonymous with Naotaro Moriyama, this track was released as a single in March 2003 and sold over a million copies.

Its lyrics superimpose farewells to dear friends and moments of new beginnings onto the image of cherry blossoms that bloom beautifully and fall all too quickly, resonating deeply in the heart.

Beyond the sadness of parting, the song also conveys a warm, resilient strength, pledging to reunite in the future while holding onto unchanging feelings.

It was also beloved as the ending theme for the MBS/TBS program “Sekai Ururun Taizai-ki.” It’s a classic you’ll want to play on the day of graduation, reminiscing about the days spent with your friends.

Graduation song, friends’ song19

19 – Sotsugyou no Uta, Tomodachi no Uta

The school days I drifted through were actually precious.

I’d like to introduce a perfect song for this graduation season that makes you feel that way! While facing your past self, it reminds you of the importance of looking forward and moving on—the song is “Sotsugyo no Uta, Tomodachi no Uta.” Released in 1999 by 19, also known for “Ano Kami Hikōki Kumorizora Watte,” it resonates with a sentimental voice and delicate, beautiful lyrics.

Even if your memories become so important at graduation that moving forward feels scary, this song may stay by your side and give you the courage to accept tomorrow.

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