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

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?

We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

HKT48, the group based in Hakata, released their third single in March 2014—a pop number themed around springtime farewells.

Despite its bright, bouncy melody, it poignantly captures the bittersweet feelings that come with graduation and changing classes, giving it a mysterious charm that tightens your chest as you listen.

With the unique expression of “eating” a farewell, the song turns loneliness into a forward-looking strength.

Many people may recognize it as the ending theme for TBS’s “HKT48 no Odekake!” and as a Tokyo Monorail commercial song.

It was also a hit that made HKT48 the first female artist to debut with three consecutive Oricon Weekly No.

1 singles.

Perfect for the season of partings, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to take the next step with a smile.

my graduationSPEED

SPEED / my graduation -Music Video-

This song by SPEED, the dance and vocal group that blazed through the late ’90s, is a gem of a ballad that colors the season of spring farewells and new departures.

Although the word “graduation” never appears in the lyrics, it portrays the journey into adulthood through the time spent together and the end of a romance, stirring the hearts of listeners.

Released as a single in February 1998, it was also beloved as the commercial song for Nissin Foods’ “Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.” Featured on the album RISE, it has remained a staple of the graduation season over the years.

While it embraces the anxiety and loneliness of stepping onto a new path, it also stays close to those seeking hope for the future.

How about immersing yourself in its melody, filled with the brilliance of youth, and reflecting on your precious memories?

Thanks, Sakuraaidoringu!!!

Idoling!!! / Sakura Thank You

This is the 19th single released in February 2013 by Idoling!!!, a group born from a Fuji TV program that drew attention for its uniquely individual members.

Featuring the bright, sprightly sound of acoustic guitar, the song is a fast-paced pop tune that adds a cheerful touch to the season of farewells.

Created as the group’s first graduation song, its forward-looking lyrics focus less on sadness and more on expressing gratitude with a heartfelt “thank you.” Written and composed by Shinya Tada, it garnered strong support at the time, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

A unique highlight of the music video is the members portraying a girls’ rugby team.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when you need a gentle push as you head into a new life in spring.

Smiling Backkyandīzu

Smiling Back (Single Version)

Candies, an idol group that defined the Showa era.

The last single they released in February 1978, just before their breakup, is an eternal classic themed around springtime farewells and new beginnings.

While vividly depicting the real-life scene of tidying up a room for a move, the lyrics cleverly weave in the titles of their past hit songs—a stylish touch.

Filled with gratitude and a farewell message to their fans, the song moved the entire nation, even reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

Despite its bright, lighthearted melody, it carries a bittersweetness that warms the heart—perfect for graduation season.

Brimming with the poise and kindness of waving goodbye with a smile at the end, this work gently supports those setting out on a new path.

Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe

Beyond the Goodbye

Momoe Yamaguchi, the legendary songstress who blazed through the idol scene of the 1970s.

Released in August 1980 as her 31st single, this work is an eternal ballad that mirrors her feelings just before retirement.

The beautiful melody by the golden duo of Yoko Aki and Ryudo Uzaki, along with lyrics that convey gratitude and a resolve for the future, truly move the heart.

Her final act at the Budokan concert in October 1980—singing this song last and laying down the microphone—is famously iconic.

Also included on the album “Legend of the Phoenix,” it seems to reflect her stance of saying farewell while continuing to live on as a legend.

Listening to it during spring farewells or when taking a new step forward can inspire a quiet courage.

It is an unfading masterpiece, passed down and sung by many artists.