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

Prologue.Yuika

Prologue. / “Yuika” [MV]

A song dedicated to the protagonists of Yuika’s youth.

It’s a graduation song released in March 2023.

The lyrics cherish everyday, casual conversations and the smiles shared with friends, resonating with the feelings of high school students approaching graduation.

Carried by her clear, translucent voice, you can feel the gratitude for the time spent with friends and the courage to take a new step forward.

This track marked Yuika’s return to activity and was released to coincide with high school graduation season.

Listen with friends or use it to create memories of your graduation ceremony—it’s sure to touch your heart.

Warm and shareable with the people you care about, it’s a song that lets you feel hope for the future.

spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira

[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

Kaf’s gentle, translucent vocals seep warmly into the heart like spring sunlight in this song.

Born from a collaboration with Kujira, the track delicately portrays the many emotions that overflow in moments of graduation and parting.

Carried by a light, spring-breeze melody, it weaves together fond memories, gratitude, and the anticipation of a new beginning.

Released in March 2022, this piece brims with a kindness that stays close to you with the arrival of spring and gives you a gentle push forward.

It’s a heartwarming song that we hope everyone facing a life transition—not just those in the graduation season—will listen to.

Precious thingsROAD OF MAJOR

Lord of Major / Precious Things

A smash hit by ROAD OF MAJOR that set the all-time record for an indie release.

As their first independent single, its rough-around-the-edges sound feels fresh, making it a graduation song that truly resonates.

It captures the warm, gentle feelings you reach after living through those muddy, tear-and-laughter-filled days of youth.

Although ROAD OF MAJOR disbanded in 2007, this timeless classic still grips listeners’ hearts—fans and newcomers alike—and continues to rank near the top of karaoke charts.

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Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

An anthem cheering on those taking new steps with the arrival of spring, it carries a powerful, uplifting message.

The track was released digitally in January 2025, with the music video premiering at the same time.

The MV centers on a student band’s graduation performance, beautifully capturing the sparkle of youth.

It’s a particularly recommended song for anyone about to embark on a new chapter this spring.

cherry blossomKALMA

KALMA – Sakura (Music Video)

This is a song that gently accompanies those taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

The melodies woven by the three members of KALMA vividly paint the scenes of the cherry-blossom season.

Like petals drifting and swirling in the breeze, it tenderly embraces the emotions where the sadness of parting intersects with the excitement of new encounters.

Released in February 2021, this work gives a gentle push to not only those finishing their high school days but also anyone feeling anxious before a fresh start.

It’s perfect as background music for graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, as well as for everyday moments when you sense the coming of spring.

Along with memories that linger in the heart, it will etch a hopeful future into your chest.

Graduation SongHUNGRY DAYS

HUNGRY DAYS Graduation Song

HUNGRY DAYS was a band that won overwhelming support from teenagers with their straightforward lyrics and melodies, but sadly disbanded in 2006.

In 2005, while they were actually seniors at an Osaka prefectural high school, the members created this graduation song, pouring in their true-to-life feelings.

Its unpretentious, honest message, paired with a catchy melody and powerful sound, lands straight in the heart.

It’s an anthem to youth that assures us our irreplaceable memories of those days will never be forgotten, and will continue to shine deep within us forever.

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When the cherry blossoms bloomPLAYEST

Best graduation song 'When the Cherry Blossoms Bloom' NPV! PLAYEST

PLAYEST’s “Sakura Saku Koro” is a song that lets you express gratitude to friends with whom you’ve made many memories.

It’s included on the 2013 album “one’s life time.” The lyrics trace the day you met your friends, the days you spent together, and the day you parted, and as you sing, your own memories naturally come flooding back.

When being together becomes too natural—and with a bit of shyness—it’s hard to express thanks to friends in everyday life.

But on graduation day, try singing this song together and create a moment where you can all share your appreciation with one another.

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