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

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

This song features striking lyrics that dwell on the season of cherry blossoms.

With themes of graduation and farewell, it poignantly weaves together cherry blossoms and human relationships.

Rena Moriya serves as center for the first time, revealing a new side of Sakurazaka46.

Released in February 2023, the track is the group’s fifth single.

It’s a perfect song for elementary school students entering graduation season.

Recommended for those who, in the spring when cherry blossoms bloom, feel a mix of emotions before parting with dear friends.

Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

[Momoiro Clover Z MV] Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z (Seishunfu / Momoiro Clover Z)

A song that feels as gentle as a spring breeze, expressing both the joys and the loneliness of youth.

Its lyrics about parting from friends and the process of growing up deeply resonate with listeners.

Released in March 2015 as the theme song for the film “Maku ga Agaru” (The Curtain Rises), it has become one of Momoiro Clover Z’s signature tracks.

This is a song we especially recommend for graduation and farewell season.

If you’re facing a parting with cherished friends and holding complex feelings where sadness and hope intermingle, why not let this song help turn that poignant emotion into the courage to take a step forward?

Goodbye, Secret Baseshiritsu ebisu chūgaku

Goodbye, Secret Base

A song that uses a childhood hideout as its motif to portray parting and the preservation of memories.

It’s included on Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku’s seventh full-length album, “Shiritsu Ebisu Chugaku,” released in March 2022.

Kenta Aloha handled the lyrics, composition, and arrangement, imbuing the song with a distinctive feel in the density of its words and the flow of its melody.

The lyrics are sprinkled with expressions tied to physical sensations—like embracing and checking answers—that convey the urgency of time that can’t be reclaimed, while also holding a determination to move forward.

It’s been performed live and has grown into a song that fosters a strong sense of unity in the venue.

A gently resonant number that’s perfect for graduation season, as you look back on days with friends and take your next step forward.

IchibanboshiSnow Man

Snow Man “Ichibanboshi” Rec Video

An uplifting song that gently gives you a nudge while staying close to your weakness and doubts.

Included on the regular edition of Snow Man’s sixth single “Brother Beat,” released in March 2022, this track quietly makes its presence felt with a message that seeps into the heart, even as the title song drew attention as the theme for the film Osomatsu-san.

It acknowledges that there are nights when you can’t even accept words of encouragement, and that you don’t need to deny the you who ends up in tears.

Carefully scooping up such delicate emotions, it ultimately arrives at the warmth of “you’re not alone,” a structure that resonates deeply.

The choral feel of the nine voices overlapping is also perfect for graduation scenes where you can truly feel the bonds between friends.

10-year cherry blossomsAKB48

[MV full] 10nen Zakura / AKB48 [Official]

This song gently portrays themes of cherry blossom season—graduation, departure, and the promise of reunion.

Released by AKB48 in March 2009, it pairs a refreshing melody with lyrics that brightly sing of hope for the future.

Rich in storytelling, it centers on a promise to meet again in ten years, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and anticipation of graduation season.

It’s a perfect track to listen to at school graduation ceremonies, reunions, or moments of parting with dear friends.

As spring arrives, let this warm, comforting song accompany your heart.

I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48

[MV full] Let's Become a Cherry Tree / AKB48 [Official]

A ballad themed around graduation and parting, its gentle melody and moving lyrics resonate deeply.

Evoking the feeling of spring, the story unfolds from the perspectives of “you,” who takes the first step into a new life, and “I,” who watches over your back.

The “cherry tree” symbolizes unwavering love and support, imbued with an eternal sentiment for those setting out on their journey.

Released in February 2011, the song was also used as the theme for a Nippon TV drama and left a lasting impression on many people.

It carries a warm message that feels like a reassuring push when listened to during graduation season or at new beginnings.

The limits of languageHinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Limits of Words” Music Video

This is a track included as a coupling on the single “Onegai Bach!” released in September 2025.

Hina Kawata, who was about to graduate, served as the center.

The song contemplates the vastness of the universe while expressing the limits of putting precious feelings into words and celebrates the bonds of the heart that transcend language.

Its acoustic sound is warm and wonderful.

It’s a message song you’ll want to dedicate to someone setting off on a new journey.