[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] | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays spring scenery, graduation, and friendship. |
| 2 | Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | A classic that colors the graduation season: Momoko’s youth |
| 3 | MemoriesNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s spring song will be released in February 2024. |
| 4 | Dear,Snow Man |  play_arrow | A warm ballad filled with gratitude and bonds |
| 5 | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), memories of youth |
| 6 | Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48 |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly sings about the moment of graduation |
| 7 | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie |  play_arrow | A classic song portraying farewell and hope at graduation |
| 8 | See you.o nyanko kurabu |  play_arrow | An emotional graduation song by Onyanko Club |
| 9 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A positive-hearted song about overcoming a breakup |
| 10 | Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 11 | Flower of youthKobushi Fakutorī |  play_arrow | Kobushi Factory’s moving graduation song |
| 12 | GraduationHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru Genji’s graduation song, a moving youth ballad |
| 13 | uniformMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | On graduation day, feelings swaying in a sea of umbrellas |
| 14 | A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui |  play_arrow | Graduation, the poignancy of feelings I couldn't say |
| 15 | Graduationkyandīzu |  | Candies’ bittersweet youth classic |
| 16 | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new single captivates with its nostalgic worldview |
| 17 | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | An uplifting song with lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 18 | Your third button＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE’s youthful love song |
| 19 | Sakura, Bloom!arashi |  play_arrow | An anthem of challenge and growth, gifted by Arashi |
| 20 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | Paper airplanes are a song of hope and courage in life. |
| 21 | Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that sings of springtime hope |
| 22 | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A bittersweet first love and a coming-of-age song for graduation season |
| 23 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | A moving song that weaves bittersweet memories of graduation |
| 24 | Color contacts winkAKB48 |  play_arrow | Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single |
| 25 | You are the melody.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 10th anniversary song: the arrival of spring and a sense of nostalgia |
| 26 | AlwaySNiziU |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that colors NiziU’s farewell |
| 27 | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A refreshing LOVE song that portrays a spring romance. |
| 28 | GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s cheer song, an upbeat graduation song |
| 29 | We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48 |  play_arrow | A moving spring song that portrays the season of parting |
| 30 | Goodbye, Secret Baseshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song that portrays parting and memories |
| 31 | my graduationSPEED |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting springtime farewells and new departures, SPEED |
| 32 | Thanks, Sakuraaidoringu!!! |  play_arrow | Expressing gratitude and positivity in a graduation song |
| 33 | Smiling Backkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Candies' moving graduation song |
| 34 | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s legendary final single |
| 35 | IchibanboshiSnow Man |  play_arrow | Stand by you, encourage you, you’re not alone |
| 36 | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking. |
| 37 | Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | A graduation song that captures youthful emotions, singing of parting and hope. |
| 38 | The limits of languageHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hina Kawata sings of bonds of the heart ahead of graduation. |
| 39 | When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Nogizaka46 song depicting farewells and encounters in spring |
| 40 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song depicting cherry blossoms, graduation, and reunion |
| 41 | W.W.D ENDINGdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | The moving final song of Dempagumi.inc |
| 42 | Slow motionNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach |
| 43 | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A wistful graduation-themed ballad, with Yuki Yoda as the center |
| 44 | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song about graduation and parting, Spring Wind |
| 45 | I’M YOUR IDOLtakane no nadeshiko |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |
| 46 | one after another; in rapid successionAnjurumu |  play_arrow | A Song of Courage to Face Change |
| 47 | orchestraBiSH |  play_arrow | Looking up at the night sky, BiSH’s masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 48 | Bye-Bye ShowBiSH |  play_arrow | Bonds of friendship—though our paths diverge, our hearts remain together. |
| 49 | Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song |
| 50 | An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song, a youth pop track themed around confession |
| 51 | graduation tripNMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends |
| 52 | MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation |
| 53 | Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48 |  play_arrow | A farewell and departure song with a cherry blossom motif |
| 54 | My Graduation Tosssakura gakuin |  play_arrow | A moving song themed around Sakura Gakuin’s graduation |
| 55 | Sakura Apprelationdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | A bright, springtime-themed song featuring cherry blossoms |
| 56 | Spring of departure has come.Sumairēji |  play_arrow | A graduation song to cheer on spring departures |
| 57 | I feel like taking the long way home.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | Nanase Nishino’s Graduation Song: A Melody of Farewell and Hope |
| 58 | Aogeba Tōtoshi ~ from Sakura Gakuin 2014 ~sakura gakuin |  play_arrow | Aogeba Tōtoshi, a song famous for being sung at graduation ceremonies... |
| 59 | BeginningChekikko |  play_arrow | Youth songs that color the graduation season |
| 60 | Much appreciatedchīmu shachihoko |  play_arrow | Local idol group Team Syachihoko’s thank-you song |
| 61 | Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko |  play_arrow | 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 |
| 62 | GraduaterShiina Hekiru |  play_arrow | A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth |
| 63 | A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui |  play_arrow | Heart-touching masterpieces that color graduation and move you to tears |
| 64 | SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | A female idol group with the concept of “eternal middle schoolers.” |
| 65 | spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira |  play_arrow | The graduation song by KAF and Kujira resonates with the heart. |
| 66 | FriendKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | The friendship song “Tomo yo” by Kanjani Eight is memorable. |
| 67 | Friend ~I’ll never forget you~AiM |  play_arrow | Explanation of the ending theme of Digimon 02 |
| 68 | CLAP CLAPNiziU |  play_arrow | Let's get hyped with NiziU's 'CLAP CLAP'! |
| 69 | ParadiseNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s “Paradise” is a heartwarming theme song. |
| 70 | Take a pictureNiziU |  play_arrow | Commemorate graduation memories with a smile |
| 71 | Thank You ~Infinite Cheers~℃-ute |  play_arrow | A heartfelt cheer song filled with gratitude for my senior |
| 72 | 100% CourageHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Nintama Rantarō theme song passionately performed by Hikaru Genji |
| 73 | Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | Singing of the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship |
| 74 | Spring La! La! La!Ishino Mako |  play_arrow | The famous song by Mako Ishino that heralds the arrival of spring |
| 75 | You Are the Summer RainbowNiji no Conquistador |  play_arrow | Cherishing memories of the school cultural festival |
| 76 | OmoidamaKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | A cheer song for dream-chasers: “Omoidama” |
| 77 | I’m waiting for you.King&Prince |  play_arrow | A hopeful song perfect for a graduation ceremony |
| 78 | friendNMB48 |  play_arrow | A best friend is someone who, before you know it, is right by your side,” said Sayaka Yamamoto… |
| 79 | Solemn Declaration of PeaceMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | The senior who stepped in to mediate when we were fighting... |
| 80 | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | This is one of Seiko Matsuda’s signature songs. It has a relaxed and… |
| 81 | The happiest treasuresutopuri |  play_arrow | An inspiring graduation season anthem |
| 82 | Until that daySakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation and the resolve for a new beginning |
| 83 | Please never quit being an idol.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the bond between an idol and their fans |