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)
GraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi’s song “Sotsugyo” is a quintessential staple of the graduation season.
On the eve of graduation, the protagonist’s poignant feelings—harboring hope for the future yet unable to confess to their unrequited love—resonate deeply with listeners.
The bittersweet emotions toward the one they care for overlap with the listeners’ own memories, slowly filling their hearts.
The stirring lyrics and Nagabuchi’s powerful vocals offer courage and a sense of kinship to young people standing on the threshold of graduation.
FriendKanjani∞
The song Kanjani Eight created as the theme for the drama “Ore no Hanashi wa Nagai” is “Tomo yo” (“My Friends”).
As the title suggests, its standout feature is lyrics that speak directly to friends.
The words convey the beauty of life and offer guidance on how to get through tough times.
It’s great not only to sing it for friends, but also for current students and teachers.
The harmonies are a big part of the song’s appeal, so I hope you’ll give those a try as well.
[For Karaoke Song Choices!] Recommended Graduation Songs by Male Artists [2026] (101–110)
far; distant; by farGReeeeN
Haruka by GReeeeN is a song that stands by those who leave their hometown after graduation to chase their dreams.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film ROOKIES: Graduation starring Ryuta Sato.
Some people stay and work hard in their hometown after graduating, while many others step out into the world to start life in a new place.
Anyone can feel anxious or find things tough at times.
In those moments, try remembering your parents’ words and the many scenes of your hometown you shared with friends, just like in this song.
To cheer each other on, it’s also great to sing it out loud together with friends!
Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism
This song by Official HIGE DANDism is a heartwarming track themed around graduation.
Its gentle piano melody and Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals resonate with listeners.
The lyrics capture friendship, the bittersweetness of parting, and the hope of a new beginning, beautifully expressing the complex feelings of graduates.
Released in October 2019, it was also featured as an insert song in the TV drama “Ato 3-kai, Kimi ni Aeru” (“I Can See You Three More Times”).
If performed at graduation ceremonies or farewell parties, it’s sure to become a memorable moment.
Listening to this song will make anyone fondly recall their school days.
The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS
A song by THE BLUE HEARTS that sings of a strong will to confront and overcome the contradictions of society and the hardships of life.
Released in May 1989, this track remains one of the band’s signature works and continues to be loved by many.
With Hiroto Kōmoto’s powerful vocals and Masatoshi Mashima’s memorable guitar, it gives listeners the courage and hope to face harsh realities.
It’s the perfect song to cap off a graduation moment at karaoke.
Highly recommended for those who want to reaffirm their bonds with friends and strengthen their resolve to take a new step forward.
If everyone sings it together, it’s sure to become an unforgettable memory!
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That bittersweet feeling in the moment you step away from your everyday life… just imagining it is overwhelming, isn’t it? Known for hits like “Wish Upon a Star” and “From Me to You,” the rock band flumpool released this song in 2011.
It was written specifically for the 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
It’s a ballad where the band’s sound is gently wrapped in strings and piano tones, with the music slowly soaking into your heart.
The lyrics bring tears to your eyes, encouraging you to keep your head up and move forward, even through the loneliness.
End and Beginningkariyushi 58
One of the signature songs by Kariyushi 58, a rock band from Okinawa, is “Owari Hajimari” (“End, Beginning”).
The title is perfect for graduation, marking the end of school life and the start of a new stage! As it looks back on past experiences, the lyrics carry the message “Live to the fullest so you leave no regrets!!,” which is sure to move any student about to graduate.
Every line is packed with words that hit home, making it a highly recommended track.
At karaoke, be sure to sing it together in unison with everyone!
