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

Among idol songs, many of the ones themed around graduation are especially memorable.

Every year as the March graduation season approaches, idol graduation songs are released—tracks that capture the feelings of graduates about to set off on a new journey, or songs created for members leaving their groups—each one deeply moving and tear-jerking.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of recommended graduation songs from the many idol tracks out there.

From lyrics that depict gratitude and friendship to songs that look back on cherished memories, there’s a wide variety.

Find the one that perfectly matches your feelings right now!

Playlist

[Graduation Song] A tear-jerking track sung by an idol! A moving piece depicting friendship and gratitude [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE		A moving song that portrays spring scenery, graduation, and friendship.
2	Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko		A classic that colors the graduation season: Momoko’s youth
3	MemoriesNiziU		NiziU’s spring song will be released in February 2024.
4	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A positive-hearted song about overcoming a breakup
5	Dear,Snow Man		A warm ballad filled with gratitude and bonds
6	Graduationsaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), memories of youth
7	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		A classic song portraying farewell and hope at graduation
8	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		An uplifting song with lyrics that resonate with the heart
9	Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48		A song that poignantly sings about the moment of graduation
10	Flower of youthKobushi Fakutorī		Kobushi Factory’s moving graduation song
11	Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48		A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation
12	See you.o nyanko kurabu		An emotional graduation song by Onyanko Club
13	GraduationHikaru GENJI		Hikaru Genji’s graduation song, a moving youth ballad
14	uniformMatsuda Seiko		On graduation day, feelings swaying in a sea of umbrellas
15	A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui		Graduation, the poignancy of feelings I couldn't say
16	Graduationkyandīzu		Candies’ bittersweet youth classic
17	365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48		Paper airplanes are a song of hope and courage in life.
18	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		An anthem of challenge and growth, gifted by Arashi
19	Absolute ProtagonistChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu		Cheering song of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu
20	Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48		AKB48’s new single captivates with its nostalgic worldview
21	Your third button＝LOVE		=LOVE’s youthful love song
22	Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora		A bittersweet first love and a coming-of-age song for graduation season
23	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A moving song that weaves bittersweet memories of graduation
24	First Love Cinderella≒JOY		An idol song of first love and heart-throbbing excitement
25	Last chance, last dance≠ME		≠ME’s new song: a classic pop about unrequited love
26	Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu		A movie theme song that sings of springtime hope
27	A Crescendo of Falling in LoveHinatazaka46		A Hinatazaka46 song that depicts feelings of love for a childhood friend
28	GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48		AKB48’s cheer song, an upbeat graduation song
29	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		Hikaru GENJI’s historic hit song(s)
30	You are the melody.AKB48		AKB48 10th anniversary song: the arrival of spring and a sense of nostalgia
31	IchibanboshiSnow Man		Cheering song, a melody that stays close to the heart
32	Color contacts winkAKB48		Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single
33	AlwaySNiziU		A heartwarming song that colors NiziU’s farewell
34	We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48		A moving spring song that portrays the season of parting
35	Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT		A spring cheer song that gives a boost of courage for starting a new life
36	Thanks, Sakuraaidoringu!!!		Expressing gratitude and positivity in a graduation song
37	Goodbye, Secret Baseshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		A moving graduation song that portrays parting and memories
38	I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE		A refreshing LOVE song that portrays a spring romance.
39	April 1King&Prince		A refreshing pop song by King & Prince
40	my graduationSPEED		A classic song depicting springtime farewells and new departures, SPEED
41	Good Luck!SixTONES		An encouraging anthem of courage for those who chase their dreams
42	Sakura peek℃-ute		C-ute’s first major single song of spring
43	Bloom proudly, idolsakura miko		A powerful spring cheer song by Miko
44	Smiling Backkyandīzu		Candies' moving graduation song
45	Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe		Momoe Yamaguchi’s legendary final single
46	Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A graduation song that captures youthful emotions, singing of parting and hope.
47	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking.
48	Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46		A bittersweet love song with an early-summer rain motif takes first place
49	YOAKENiziU		Welcoming the dawn and moving forward into the future
50	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A cheer song that sings of hope and courage for a new life
51	Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46		A wistful graduation-themed ballad, with Yuki Yoda as the center
52	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		An AKB48 song depicting cherry blossoms, graduation, and reunion
53	The limits of languageHinatazaka46		Hina Kawata sings of bonds of the heart ahead of graduation.
54	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46		A heartwarming Nogizaka46 song depicting farewells and encounters in spring
55	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		A moving song about graduation and parting, Spring Wind
56	W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc		The moving final song of Dempagumi.inc
57	ParadiseNiziU		A spring song by NiziU that sings about being themselves
58	Slow motionNakamori Akina		A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach
59	Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE		A moving song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans
60	Blue PhotographMatsuda Seiko		A famous ballad used as a TV drama theme song
61	graduation tripNMB48		A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends
62	orchestraBiSH		Looking up at the night sky, BiSH’s masterpiece that resonates in the heart
63	Bye-Bye ShowBiSH		Bonds of friendship—though our paths diverge, our hearts remain together.
64	BeginningChekikko		Youth songs that color the graduation season
65	Until that daySakurazaka46		A song that sings of graduation and the resolve for a new beginning
66	one after another; in rapid successionAnjurumu		A Song of Courage to Face Change
67	MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation
68	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		A farewell and departure song with a cherry blossom motif
69	My Graduation Tosssakura gakuin		A moving song themed around Sakura Gakuin’s graduation
70	Sakura Apprelationdenpagumi.inc		A bright, springtime-themed song featuring cherry blossoms
71	Spring of departure has come.Sumairēji		A graduation song to cheer on spring departures
72	I feel like taking the long way home.Nogizaka 46		Nanase Nishino’s Graduation Song: A Melody of Farewell and Hope
73	An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48		AKB48’s new song, a youth pop track themed around confession
74	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		A heartwarming song to support new beginnings in spring
75	One-room DiscoPerfume		A masterpiece that portrays the hopes and anxieties of living alone.
76	Aogeba Tōtoshi ~ from Sakura Gakuin 2014 ~sakura gakuin		Sakura Gakuin covers “Aogeba Totoshi”
77	Dreaming 15-year-oldSumairēji		A song depicting the bittersweet summer love of a 15-year-old girl
78	Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko		A youth love song that portrays a romance swayed between advancing to the next stage of education and taking a gap year to retake exams
79	Happinessarashi		An uplifting classic with positive lyrics and a lively rhythm
80	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
81	SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku		A female idol group with the concept of “eternal middle schoolers.”
82	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		The graduation song by KAF and Kujira resonates with the heart.
83	I’M YOUR IDOLtakane no nadeshiko		A song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans
84	Friend ~I’ll never forget you~AiM		Explanation of the ending theme of Digimon 02
85	Sakura GirlNEWS		Expressing the bittersweetness of spring love through cherry blossoms
86	CLAP CLAPNiziU		Let's get hyped with NiziU's 'CLAP CLAP'!
87	Take a pictureNiziU		Commemorate graduation memories with a smile
88	100% CourageHikaru GENJI		Nintama Rantarō theme song passionately performed by Hikaru Genji
89	Love so sweetarashi		An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers
90	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		An emotional song that depicts memories of youth
91	A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui		Heart-touching masterpieces that color graduation and move you to tears
92	Spring La! La! La!Ishino Mako		The famous song by Mako Ishino that heralds the arrival of spring
93	OmoidamaKanjani∞		A cheer song for dream-chasers: “Omoidama”
94	FriendKanjani∞		The friendship song “Tomo yo” by Kanjani Eight is memorable.
95	I’m waiting for you.King&Prince		A hopeful song perfect for a graduation ceremony
96	Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko		This is one of Seiko Matsuda’s signature songs. It has a relaxed and…
97	The happiest treasuresutopuri		An inspiring graduation season anthem
98	Youth ClockNGT48		A pure schoolboy’s wistful first love painted along a springtime route to school
99	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
100	Between YES and NO22/7		A rock-style idol song that sings of the hopes of youth