A Collection of Moving Graduation Songs You’ll Want to Sing at Karaoke! [Farewells, Friendship, and Fight Songs]

Always HIGH!DISH//

DISH// – Always High! [Official Video]

DISH// is a four-member dance-rock band that continues to captivate with performances fusing instrumental play and dance.

Released digitally in December 2023 as the assigned song for Nippon TV’s DayDay.

segment “LOVE Dan – High School Dance Video Fest 2024 -,” this track is an energetic number written and composed by the members themselves.

Its lyrics blow away everyday frustrations and lift your spirits, offering comfort to hearts anxious during the season of farewells and new beginnings.

It’s a fight song that powerfully supports your first step into a new chapter of life.

Teenage BlueEVE

Teenage Blue – Eve “Blue Box” SPECIAL MV

Teenage Blue, written as the ending theme for the TV anime Blue Box that began airing in October 2024, is a rock tune that blends the headlong rush unique to youth with a heart-tightening poignancy.

Its lyrics portray the brilliance of days devoted to club activities and love, along with the transience of time that will one day slip away—resonating deeply not only with current students but also with adults who once lived through that season.

It’s a perfect song to sing with friends at karaoke during graduation season.

A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – A Bouquet for You

This is a classic ballad that sets the sadness of parting and overflowing gratitude to a gently enveloping melody.

Released in April 2016, it drew attention as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Toto Nee-chan.” Its lyrical world—entrusting a bouquet with love and respect too profound to be conveyed by words alone—makes it perfect for graduation season.

How about singing it from the heart for a beloved teacher who guided you, or for the family who supported you? It’s a song guaranteed to become a moving, unforgettable memory.

horizonback number

back number – Horizon

Even when faced with an unreasonable reality that threatens to shatter your hopes, there is a light you can only encounter by knowing that pain—a message that resonates deeply with graduates embarking on a new journey.

Released as a surprise on YouTube in August 2020 and later included on the album “Humor,” this song was created for high school students whose Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the pandemic.

The words crafted by Iyori Shimizu, who himself once aimed for the Inter-High, give courage to overcome frustration.

It’s a warm, moving piece you’ll want to sing shoulder to shoulder with the teammates who gave their all in club activities.

Friends for lifeAoyama Teruma

Thelma Aoyama – Lifelong Comrades (from the album “10TH DIARY”) [MV]

This piece is included on the album “10TH DIARY,” released in September 2017 to mark the 10th anniversary of her debut.

It’s a song in which Thelma Aoyama expresses her gratitude to her friends.

The unadorned lyrics offer a reassuring sense that even if we go down different paths, our hearts remain connected.

It’s the perfect anthem of support—one you’ll want to sing with smiles, arms around your closest friends at karaoke after the graduation ceremony.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

When it comes to an anthem that captures the brilliance and struggles of youth without leaving anything out, look no further than this rock ballad from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Its powerful message, which seems to affirm all of our daily conflicts, shakes listeners to their core.

Released in January 2019 as their eighth single, the song was chosen as the support anthem for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

As vocalist Motoki Omori describes it as a “hymn to life,” its lyrics remind us that even the days when nothing goes right are a precious part of our journey—making it a perfect fit for the season of graduation and new beginnings.

Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro

Masato Funatsu “Sakura Roll” Official Lyric Video

Released in March 2021, this piece is a memorable number whose title evokes cherry blossoms—the symbol of meetings and farewells—and a smartphone camera roll.

Its worldview, which captures the preciousness of everyday life, resonates deeply with listeners.

The fresh, acoustic guitar–centered sound is further colored by chorus vocals from the singer Ren, creating a breezy comfort like a spring wind.

In this season when anxiety and anticipation about changing environments intertwine, why not use this song to reaffirm your bonds with your cherished friends?