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

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]

A gem of a song that gently weaves together the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms drifting in the spring breeze and the youthful scenes of student days.

Mafumafu’s delicate vocals beautifully capture school buildings tinged with the colors of spring and the sorrow of parting with someone dear.

Featured on the album “Kagurairo Artifact” and released in March 2019, this track was created as the theme song for the website “Shonen Jumaga Gakuen.” It carefully portrays memories and regrets from school days, as well as hope for the future, offering comfort to those entering a season of new meetings and farewells.

A perfect song for anyone whose heart is wavering before graduation season or the start of a new life in spring.

one’s true feelingssumika

sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

A song by sumika that directly expresses a universal inner conflict—“Maybe I should give up, but I really don’t want to!”—that everyone has felt at least once.

It was written as the official support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

The dramatic arrangement woven by piano and band is striking, building from a quiet, introspective verse into a chorus where resolve crystallizes, stirring the heart.

More than just a typical cheer-up anthem, its appeal lies in portraying the determination to move forward only after first acknowledging one’s own weaknesses.

It’s perfect for high school students standing at the milestone of graduation, about to take a new step, reminding them of the immense importance of friends who strive alongside them.

Please give me wingsakai tori

Red Bird – Please Give Me Wings

This song, released in 1971 by the folk group Akai Tori as the B-side to “Takeda no Komoriuta,” became well known as a choral piece after it was included in school textbooks.

In 1991, Kaori Kawamura covered it, leading to a resurgence in popularity.

It is a beloved song that can be sung by people of all ages.

Until the day we meet againyuzu

Mataaeruhimade

With its lively rhythm and catchy melody giving you a bright boost, “Mata Aeru Hi Made” is a song that lets you view goodbyes in a positive light.

Released by Yuzu in 2002, it was used as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the Windmasters.

Parting with classmates or clubmates you’ve been with throughout school life can be tough, but listening to this song makes you feel like living joyfully until the day you meet again.

It’s a perfect song to get everyone excited if you sing it together at karaoke during graduation season, so be sure to give it a try!

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Thank you, and goodbye.koaramōdo

Koalamode. 'Thank you, and goodbye'

Here is “Thank You, and Goodbye,” a graduation song delivered by the two-member music unit Koalamode., consisting of vocalist Annyu and Mr.

Obata, who handles guitar, bass, and programming, among other roles.

As they say it was written with the universal experience of graduation in mind, every small phrase is filled with memories that tug at the hearts of high school students.

Although the title includes “Thank You, and Goodbye,” there isn’t a trace of gloom in that goodbye—strangely, it sounds more like “We’ll meet again,” which must be the power of music at work.

It’s a song I’d love for you to listen to with your classmates, with smiles all around!

threadBank Band

Ito (Thread) — Bank Band

Like the way you’ve woven relationships with many people at school, Bank Band’s “Ito” conveys the hope that you’ll continue to meet all kinds of people and walk a wonderful path in life.

Included on the 2004 album Oishi Souai, this song is a cover of Miyuki Nakajima’s original.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama “Assistance Dog Musashi: Let’s Go to School!” and in a Sumitomo Life commercial.

The joy of meeting people is something you likely discovered through encounters with friends and teachers.

By carrying that into the future, a bright tomorrow surely awaits—this song inspires that feeling.

Sing it with the wish for the wonderful encounters yet to come.

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Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy

With lyrics: Hatsune Miku - Sakura no Ame - PV

The masterpiece “Sakura no Ame,” composed by halyosy, who’s active as a Vocaloid producer.

I recommend this song to the generation that loves Vocaloid! As you recall the days you’ve spent—treasured like gemstones—it engraves deep in your heart a strong feeling of “we’ll always be friends, and we’ll meet again.” The chorus is incredibly moving, so be sure to give it a listen!

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