Heartwarming songs recommended for high school students

KanadeSukima Suichi

Sukima Switch – “Kanade” Music Video : SUKIMASWITCH / KANADE Music Video

Music is a song that crosses distance and connects time and memories.

It’s a song that conveys the utmost feelings you can give to her so she won’t feel lonely even when you end up in a long-distance relationship—the pain of being apart from your lover, the strength to push through it, and the renewed realization of how precious your partner is.

Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman

Berry Goodman “Become the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves” Music Video (NHK ‘Minna no Uta’ December 2024–January 2025)

Even if you can’t be the main character, you are wonderful just for trying—this heartwarming number sings that message.

It’s a track by BERRY GOODMAN, released digitally in December 2024, written specifically for NHK’s “Minna no Uta.” Based on the words of Tomoshige Yamashita, the honorary manager of the Seiryo High School baseball team, it was created as a cheer song for people who keep striving, and it resonated deeply with many listeners.

It might be the perfect song to send when you want to encourage someone.

Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu 'Wasurena Uta' MV

This is a heartwarming song that sings of the bittersweetness and hope of youth.

Released in April 2024, it paints the image of young people running toward their dreams with a powerful, refreshing melody.

Macaroni Enpitsu created this piece as the ending theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” based on Eko Mikawa’s original work.

While accompanying the coming-of-age story of the anime’s protagonists, it also carries a message that anyone can relate to.

The lyrics carefully depict the strength to overcome setbacks and hardship, as well as the courage to keep looking forward, making it a perfect track for cultural festivals and class memories.

With its bright, uplifting melody and emotionally resonant lyrics, it’s sure to be a hit at karaoke and at school.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)

Isn’t it practically the quintessential graduation song? But in fact, it’s also a love song.

For some, it’s about a beloved partner; for others, an unrequited crush—everyone has their own story.

What they share is the feeling of being grateful that that person was there.

This song conveys emotions that words alone can’t fully express.

dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo

Hitoto Yo – Hanamizuki

The hanamizuki (dogwood) flower’s meanings include permanence and “please accept my feelings.” Just as the lyrics wish for “the person I love and the one they love to last for 100 years,” it’s a bittersweet song in which a man with unrequited love wishes for the woman he loves to be eternally united with another man she loves.

Unhappy LightHatsuboshi Gakuen

Unhappy Light

A quiet, gentle pop song that delicately portrays a girl’s emotions as she walks in search of a faint light.

Sung by Temari Tsukimura of First Star Academy, “Unhappy Light” was released in March 2025.

Its calm melody and soft, tender vocals beautifully capture the subtle feelings of searching for light in the darkness.

Even while torn between dreams and reality, you can feel the inner strength of someone trying to face forward.

It’s a work that keeps you company on lonely nights.

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Hatsuboshi Academy “Tiny Ambition” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Tiny Ambition)

A song by First Star Academy that draws you in with its dynamic sound.

It’s a tie-in track for the game “Gakuen Idolmaster,” set at an idol training school, released in November 2024 and sung by Minami Juo-boshi.

The lyrics capture the feelings of holding small hopes and ambitions while striving toward the future.

With a symphonic style, it’s crafted to move listeners.

The way it builds toward the latter half really hits you in the feels.