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

I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue – “I’m Glad I Met You” (short ver.)

It’s a song I want many people to hear, because the lyrics are relatable both as a song to someone you’re romantically interested in and as a song to a dear friend.

Sonoko Inoue’s voice is so cute that listening to it makes me feel happy.

It’s wonderful to feel that even though being apart is lonely, you’re glad you were able to meet.

Last teenYuika

Last Teen / “Yuika” [MV]

A track by Yuika that captures the milestone at the end of one’s teenage years in down-to-earth words.

Written and composed by her just before her 20th birthday, it lays bare her anxieties and hopes about becoming an adult, and the wavering feelings of not quite being one yet.

From small everyday realizations—like a messy room or the cost of electricity—to the bittersweet sense of herself and her surroundings changing, the lyrics are packed with a raw realism that resonates.

This work can be seen as the final chapter in a series reflecting on her teens.

Her determination to move forward despite fearing change mirrors the feelings of graduates.

FriendKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Tomodachi”

This song eloquently celebrates the importance of unchanging friendship amid ever-changing days, resonating deeply with listeners.

Released in February 2002, this Ketsumeishi track was also featured as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s “JAPAN COUNTDOWN.” The single reached the top 10 on the Oricon charts, significantly boosting the group’s recognition.

It’s highly recommended not only for high school students facing graduation, but for anyone taking a new step in life.

proofflumpool

flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

A single by flumpool released in 2011, “Akashi” (Proof).

The song was written as the set piece for that year’s NHK National School Music Competition, junior high division.

When we think of graduation, what comes to mind is, of course, parting with friends.

Friendships continue even after graduation, but the feelings are still sad and hard to accept, aren’t they? And many people probably feel too shy to seriously express their feelings to friends and have never actually done it.

If you feel embarrassed, it might be nice to send them a song like this instead.

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OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

A song by SPYAIR that has become a hot topic as the theme for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle.

With its heartwarming message and moving melody, it has captivated many listeners.

Centered on encounters, bonds, and partings within limited time, it conveys the importance of not saying goodbye, holding onto the hope of meeting again, and continuing to move forward while carrying big dreams.

Released on February 14, 2024, this track marks SPYAIR’s fourth collaboration with the Haikyu!! series.

It’s perfect as a graduation song or a retirement song for school clubs, reminding us to keep facing forward no matter what.

It’s a song that resonates with listeners across genres—be sure to give it a listen.

evening primroseNovelbright

Novelbright – Evening Primrose [Official Music Video]

A love ballad by Novelbright, released in 2020 and surpassing 300 million streams.

Built on an emotive, piano-driven arrangement, it poignantly depicts the days spent together and the pain of parting, striking a chord in the heart.

It’s a song we especially want those facing graduation, parting with classmates, and anxiety about new surroundings to hear.

The dramatic melody and touching lyrics will bring back memories of the precious time you spent with friends.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

The song “Eikou no Kakehashi” (“Bridge of Glory”) makes you feel that the days you’ve overcome and all your hard work were never in vain, making it a perfect track for those graduating.

Its lyrics remind us that the times we were on the verge of breaking and shed tears have actually made us stronger and given us the courage to move forward.

Since its release in 2004, it has been loved by many.

It makes you feel that the joys and sorrows you experienced in school were what connected you to tomorrow.

It’s a song that gives a gentle push to those stepping into the next chapter.

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