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

Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi “Yume Watashi” ~from Naniwa Danshi First Arena Tour 2021 #NaniwaDanshiShikaKatan~

Naniwa Danshi is a seven-member male idol group that showed such momentum that they secured regular TV and radio appearances in less than a year after forming, and they have drawn even more attention since their 2021 debut.

Yume Watashi, included on their first album 1st Love, was chosen as the theme song for the digest documentary program Netsuto Koshien (Hot-Blooded Koshien).

Its message—that the bonds and memories of youth become the power to take the next step—surely gives you the courage to step into a new world.

It’s a number with a powerful, comfortable melody that we hope you’ll sing with friends at karaoke after graduation.

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Hoshino Takashi

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Stardust Train of TearsZa gojuukaitenzu

The 50 Kaitenz: 'Stardust Train of Tears'

This is a song that was also used as the theme for the film Arakawa Under the Bridge.

With the word “sayonara” scattered throughout, it strongly comes across as an upbeat, fast-paced song about setting off on a new journey.

Its powerful melody and vocals also convey the feeling of a positive farewell.

Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Farewell, Youth – Zepp Osaka 2008

After-school club activities and the diner we all stopped by on the way home—those good times and the tough ones, too.

I guess we can’t come here together anymore; that’s the kind of student life we had in our youth.

This song brings those faint memories rushing back all at once, and by singing it gently and wistfully, it will surely move both those who know the song and those who don’t to tears.

Song of the Lunchbox — A Letter to YouHanzaki Yoshiko

NHK Minna no Uta YOSHIKO HANZAKI “The Lunchbox Song ~A Letter to You~” Live Video (with Lyrics)

Here’s a cute song that aired on NHK’s Minna no Uta in 2017.

As we give thanks for the homemade bento we’ve been treated to all the way up to graduation, let’s all sing this song together.

It’s also clever how the melody here and there hints at Beethoven’s Symphony No.

9.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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GraduationOzaki Yutaka

Yutaka Ozaki “Sotsugyo” (Graduation) – LIVE CORE Complete Edition: Yutaka Ozaki in Tokyo Dome, 1988-09-12

This is the fourth single by singer-songwriter Yutaka Ozaki.

Based on the experiences of one of Ozaki’s classmates, its lyrics vividly depict rebellion against adults, and the song’s success is said to be one factor that made him a symbol of defiant youth.

Alongside that spirit of rebellion, it also carefully portrays looking back on days spent with friends and cherishing those memories.

For that reason, it’s a perfect song to savor with your friends at graduation, a time of new beginnings.

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kappamaki

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A Good Day to Set Out on a JourneyYamaguchi Momoe

Momoe Yamaguchi - Good Day to Set Out on a Journey

No explanation needed.

It’s a classic masterpiece.

I bet even the younger generation knows it.

Of course it’s great when people in their 40s and 50s—right in the target generation—sing it, but it could be really cool if teens and people in their 20s give it a try.

Highly recommended!

Sakura, Bloom!arashi

“This is ARASHI LIVE 2020.12.31” Digest Movie

Arashi’s “Sakura Sake” is a song that evokes a bright future after graduation.

Released in 2005 as their 14th single, it topped the Oricon Singles Chart.

It has ranked highly on various lists, including Music Station’s “2020 Graduation Song Ranking” on TV Asahi.

Among graduation songs, which are often reflective or bittersweet, this one stands out as an exceptionally happy track.

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Hamada Takuya

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