For Your Karaoke Picks! Recommended Graduation Songs Sung by Male Artists [2026]
When graduation season comes around, don’t you feel like humming those songs full of memories? Singing graduation songs at karaoke can bring back those days and deepen your bonds with friends.
In this article, we’ve gathered a rich selection of graduation songs performed by male artists—from fresh tracks born in the Reiwa era to classic hits that colored the Heisei and Showa periods.
These bittersweet yet warm melodies and heartfelt lyrics are sure to move both singers and listeners alike.
If you’re unsure what to sing at karaoke, use this as a guide—and read to the end!
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For your karaoke picks! Recommended graduation songs sung by male artists [2026] (61–70)
1096Cody Rī (Ri)
Cody・Lee (李) is a four-piece rock band that gained attention after winning the Grand Prix at the Eggs audition “LIVE BOOSTER” in 2019.
Their 11th digital single, “1096,” opens with a sentimental piano that immediately stirs a sense of sadness.
The lyrics, written by vocalist-guitarist Hibiki Takahashi about his own high school days, prompt reflection on the reality that not everyone simply enjoyed their student life.
With its wistful, heart-wrenching melody, it’s a song you’ll want to sing at karaoke while picturing the scenes it evokes.
GraduationDEEN
DEEN’s song, which colors the milestone of graduation, leaves a lasting impression with its melody that blends wistfulness and warmth.
While it speaks of the loneliness of parting, the lyrics also carry the hope of believing in a reunion, offering encouragement to those embarking on a new beginning.
Included on the album “Sotsugyo (Graduation),” released in June 2011, this track marks DEEN’s 18th anniversary.
Featuring new versions of past signature songs alongside new material, the album captures the essence of their musical journey.
This song is perfect for singing together with friends at karaoke—an inspiring piece that lets you look back on friendship and memories while reaffirming your bonds.
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
Graduation season is also entrance exam season, isn’t it? Whether you’ve already decided on your path or not, you’re probably feeling at least a little anxious.
That’s why I recommend listening to DISH//’s “Jinchoge.” It was written for the drama “The February Winner: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success,” which depicts entrance exams, and it serves as a cheer song for test-takers and graduates alike.
How about listening to it or singing along to boost your motivation? By the way, the flower language of the winter daphne (jinchoge) is “victory.”
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
EXILE, who have produced numerous classic ballads like “song for you” and “Lovers Again,” also have a supreme ballad perfect for graduation season: “Michi” (“Road”).
Its lyrics, which gently encourage those who are setting off on their own separate paths, help ease the loneliness of graduation.
Another highlight is the beautiful harmony between the two vocalists, EXILE TAKAHIRO and EXILE ATSUSHI.
Listen closely and let yourself be carried by the soothing sound!
Departure GraffitiFLOW
FLOW’s “Tabidachi Graffiti” is a quintessential heart-stirring graduation song.
Packed with encouragement for young people taking their first steps into a new life while carrying bittersweet memories, the track is marked by an emotional melody and powerful lyrics.
It’s filled with scenes and feelings that symbolize the brilliance of youth—days spent in sparkling classrooms, inseparable friendships—and each listen brings a rush of different emotions.
With lyrics that carry past experiences forward into the start of a new journey, it’s a highly recommended song for anyone stepping into what comes next.
Just a little longer until graduationGLAY
Known as one of GLAY’s quintessential youth ballads, this song beautifully captures the complex feelings of students on the brink of graduation.
Its lyrics, weaving together nostalgia for days gone by and anticipation for the future, are sure to leave a deep impression on listeners.
Released in September 2002, the track is said to be based on TAKURO’s real-life experiences, rendered in richly poetic language.
TERU’s emotionally charged vocals gently embrace the sentiments of students facing graduation.
It’s great for karaoke, of course, but it might also be nice to listen to it with friends and reminisce about old times.
Full of memoriesH₂O
This song is characterized by a warm melody that gently wraps you in nostalgic memories of youth.
Released in March 1983 as the ending theme for the anime “Miyuki,” it became a major hit, reaching No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
Known as a signature work of H2O, it’s beloved by many as a classic graduation song.
Its lyrics, carried by a calm ballad, sing of friendship, parting, and hope for the future, resonating deeply with listeners.
It’s the perfect track for soaking in a sentimental mood—at graduation ceremonies, when looking back on memories, or when facing a farewell with someone important.