[Graduation Song] A tear-jerking track sung by an idol! A moving piece depicting friendship and gratitude [2026]

Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Until Graduation” Music Video

A refreshing song that portrays the bittersweetness of a first love swelling in the cherry blossom season and the struggles of a girl on the verge of graduation.

It delicately expresses the feelings for someone she likes and the frustration of being unable to confess them.

Released in January 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the Chukyo TV/Nippon TV program “Sorette!? Jissai Dōnano Ka.” It debuted at number one on Billboard JAPAN’s Top Singles Sales with first-week sales of 47,086 copies.

It’s a track that evokes a page of youth—perfect for listening to during graduation season.

Recommended for those moments when you want to face the complex emotions in your heart before parting with someone important.

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

A Hinatazaka46 song that portrays a bittersweet love themed around graduation.

The lyrics capture memories that resurface during cherry blossom season and the regret of not being able to confess, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s the group’s 13th single, released on January 29, 2025, with Nao Kosaka as the center.

The music video, themed “a parade that announces spring,” has also been released, so be sure to check it out.

It’s a perfect song for graduation season, recommended not only for students but also for anyone who wants to look back on their youth with a sense of nostalgia.

Color contacts winkAKB48

Color Contacts Wink Music Video / AKB48 63rd Single [Official]

This dazzling number was created as the culmination of Yuki Kashiwagi’s idol career, with Kashiwagi—who has long led the group—serving as center for the first time on her own.

You can practically picture the bittersweet scene of unrequited love, where feelings are conveyed not through words, but through glances and gestures.

Released as a single in March 2024, it was composed by Yoshimasa Inoue, the hitmaker behind numerous chart-toppers.

The melody, blending nostalgia and freshness, is sure to set listeners’ hearts dancing.

In the music video, a world surrounded by colorful flowers beautifully portrays the “life of an idol.” Perfect for the spring season, this work gently encourages those embarking on a new chapter.

It’s an ideal track when you want to immerse yourself in a classic idol song.

You are the melody.AKB48

[MV full] Kimi wa Melody / AKB48 [Official]

An anniversary song that can truly be called monumental, created to commemorate the 10th anniversary of AKB48’s formation.

Amid a dazzling sound that evokes the arrival of spring, a bittersweet melody tinged with nostalgia intertwines—doesn’t it make your heart flutter every time you listen? Released in March 2016 as their 43rd single, this track drew major attention for featuring legendary graduates like Atsuko Maeda and Yuko Oshima.

The vividly colored music video, directed by Mika Ninagawa and inspired by “Ōoku,” is striking, and the song was also widely known as the theme for GYAO! commercials.

Why not pick it for karaoke with friends reuniting after a while, or when you want to bask in fond memories?

AlwaySNiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 「AlwayS」 M/V

A perfect NiziU song for expressing gratitude to someone special during the season of farewells.

It also made headlines for being written, composed, and produced by Motoki Ohmori of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Unlike their previous pop image, this track is a sweeping ballad that lets you savor their vocals.

It was released for streaming in December 2024, included on the mini-album “AWAKE” released in February 2025, and was also chosen as a special song for the film “The Wild Robot.” Its heartwarming melody and the members’ emotionally rich vocals make it ideal for sharing a reflective mood at a farewell party.

Why not sing it with heartfelt sincerity for friends embarking on a new journey?

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]

When you sense the arrival of spring, doesn’t the everyday suddenly start to sparkle? This work vividly portrays the beginning of love that visits at such seasonal turning points.

It’s a refreshing number sung by =LOVE, the idol group produced by Rino Sashihara.

Included as the lead track on the May 2021 album “Zenbu, Naisho.” it topped the Oricon weekly chart.

The expression of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming”—a sound we shouldn’t be able to hear—brilliantly overlaps with the shock of falling in love.

In the music video, the rapid costume changes that transform the members’ outfits in an instant became a hot topic, visually conveying a sense of “blooming.” As you dive into a new environment this season, adding it to a video compiling precious memories will surely give your footage an even more dramatic flair.

GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48

[MV full] GIVE ME FIVE! / AKB48 [Official]

AKB48, who built an era as “idols you can go to meet” and hold numerous glittering records.

Released in February 2012, this song drew major attention for featuring the members taking on instrumental performance as the band “Baby Blossom.” Although the title doesn’t include the word “sakura,” it centers on springtime farewells and new departures, delivering an uplifting message that resonates: wipe your tears and share a high-five with a smile.

Its 34-minute, drama-style music video and use in various advertising campaigns also became hot topics.

Graduation season can feel somber, but this is a go-to cheer song that gives a push toward a new world—perfect for getting everyone fired up with friends at a reunion karaoke session.