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 by Male Artists [2026] (91–100)
Kitearashi
A song to accompany you as you say goodbye to your school days is delivered in Arashi’s voices.
Created by Kenshi Yonezu, this piece was released in November 2020 and stirred the hearts of many as NHK’s theme song for that year.
Like a kite soaring high, it’s infused with courage and hope to take flight into a new world.
Longing for the future and bonds with loved ones are expressed in beautiful harmony, making it especially moving to hear on graduation day.
The warm vocals woven by Arashi’s five members will gently give you a push as you take your first step forward.
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Hirai Dai’s song was created as a ballad perfectly suited for graduation season.
Composed solely of piano and strings, the simple arrangement vividly conveys memories of youth and the emotions of a new departure.
Released as a digital single in February 2022, it was unveiled as the 18th installment of a continuous release project based on the theme “Sunday Goods.” The lyrics beautifully capture both the bittersweet feeling of leaving one’s place of learning and the hope that lies ahead, offering a heartwarming message to everyone embarking on a new beginning.
It’s also a great pick for karaoke.
cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro
A classic song about cherry blossoms that you’ll want to listen to when spring arrives.
It’s a signature piece by singer-songwriter Naotaro Moriyama, known for his warm, inviting voice, and was released in 2003 as his second single.
Its reputation spread gradually through word of mouth, eventually selling over 1.2 million copies.
Many famous artists have covered it as well.
The lyrics, which express feelings for a friend setting off on a new journey, are wrapped in beautiful piano tones—you could listen to it forever.
It’s a surefire hit at karaoke with everyone after the graduation ceremony.
Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro
It’s a tear-jerking ballad that blends wistfulness with positivity.
The song is by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, known for hits like “Himawari no Yakusoku,” and it’s included on his sixth album, Copernicus, released in 2019.
Centered on piano and acoustic guitar, the warm sound is so pleasant to listen to.
It makes you want to close your eyes.
And even if hands part, hearts remain connected—the message in the lyrics is truly wonderful.
Goodbye, baby.Fuji Kaze
A song themed around the feelings of moving to Tokyo.
Included on Fujii Kaze’s album “HELP EVER HURT NEVER,” this track was released in May 2020.
Its exhilarating rock sound combined with Fujii’s gentle voice evokes both the bittersweetness of graduation and the hope of a new future.
The lyrics, which sing of the love and sorrow felt through parting and the acceptance of reality, deeply resonate with listeners.
It’s a perfect song for those starting a new chapter or about to take a new step.
Give it a try at karaoke!
JourneyFuji Kaze
Isn’t there someone you just can’t forget, no matter how much time passes? This song by Fujii Kaze, a singer-songwriter from Okayama Prefecture, was released as a digital single in 2021.
It was written as the theme song for the drama “Nijiiro Karte.” The sound feels relaxed yet has a firm core underneath—very much Fujii’s style.
His warm vocal tone is another part of its charm.
The lyrics depict an unchanging town and an unchanging self, no matter how old you get… Listening to it fills you with a sense of nostalgia.
CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
It’s a heartwarming encouragement song that celebrates life’s milestones! Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals feel like a gentle push on the listener’s back.
Originally written to celebrate a friend’s wedding, the song was included on the September 1980 album “Kanpai.” A re-recorded version was later released as a single in 1988 and became a big hit.
In the early 1990s, it was also featured in a Kirin Lager Beer commercial.
It’s the perfect track for cheering on someone taking a new step, such as at graduations or weddings.
Why not share it with someone special in your life?