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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!

[For Karaoke Song Choices!] Recommended Graduation Songs by Male Artists [2026] (101–110)

companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi

For those looking for songs focused on male friendship—especially passionate, brotherly bonds—I recommend “Nakama.” It’s a track by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.

Set to a sound that blends ballad and reggae, it sings about the importance of friends.

The latter half plays like a cheer song, making it a great choice to dedicate to a friend embarking on a new path.

One more thing to add: the music video.

It features a star-studded cast of actors and is produced in a drama-like style.

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My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”
My friend — now and forever...Ketsumeishi

A heartwarming song themed around friendship and bonds has arrived from Ketsumeishi.

This work sings about the precious days spent with friends and the presence of companions who stand by you in tough times.

Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World,” it was released in April 2016.

The music video features the comedy trio Dachou Club, expressing their long-standing friendship.

The song is also included on the album “KETSUNOPOLIS 10.” It’s a perfect track for graduations, farewells with friends, or when you want to express gratitude to someone special.

Why not hum along while reflecting on the value of friendship?

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YellKobukuro

Kobukuro “YELL ~Eru~”
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This song by Kobukuro resonates with many as a cheering anthem.

Imbued with messages of hope and courage, it portrays the strength to face hardships and the promise of the future.

Released in March 2001, the track drew significant attention as Kobukuro’s major-label debut single.

It was also featured as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s “Uchi Kuru!?” and in commercials for Tokio Marine & Nichido, making it popular across a wide audience.

It’s a perfect song for graduation ceremonies and for those embarking on new beginnings.

Be sure to listen to this heartwarming support song that gives you the courage to step forward into the future.

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Friend ShipHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Friend Ship (Preview video to listen together with Gen Hoshino)
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This song delivered by Gen Hoshino is a moving piece that depicts the beauty and complexity of friendship.

Its gentle melody carries lyrics filled with feelings for a friend far away and the hope of meeting again.

Blending jazz-inspired elements with pop, the track evokes a touch of nostalgia while holding a quiet strength.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” released in December 2015, it was also written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School.” It’s delightful to sing at karaoke while dreaming of reunions with classmates, and equally special to listen to alone as you linger in the afterglow of graduation.

Tender and a little bittersweet, this song will offer courage and hope as you set out on a new path.

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SignalWANIMA

WANIMA “Signal” OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO
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A WANIMA track where you and your friends, who are about to start new lives after graduation, can say to each other, “Let’s do our best!” Featured on the album Everybody!!, this song delivers encouragement to anyone gearing up to move forward, set to WANIMA’s characteristically upbeat melody.

Even when the future feels unclear and fears creep in, and even when you feel like complaining, it carries the message: just keep smiling and take on new challenges.

If you sing this song joyfully with your friends at karaoke, no matter how anxious or lonely you feel, you’ll surely believe everything will be okay!

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Perfect for karaoke! Recommended graduation songs sung by male artists [2026] (111–120)

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Kobukuro “Graduation”
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When it comes to graduation songs, many people probably think of this one.

It’s a piece by the musical duo Kobukuro, who have produced numerous classics, released as their 31st single in 2020.

As the title suggests, it carries the hope that everyone will sing it together on graduation day.

The sound and vocals make you feel as if you’re flipping through a photo album of memories, page by page—truly touching.

If you sing it at karaoke, be sure to do it as a duet.

We recommend practicing the beautiful choral parts in advance.

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In conclusion

Graduation songs are precious pieces that color both farewells and new beginnings. Songs delivered by male artists carry delicate emotions within their strength, resonating deeply in the hearts of listeners. Sing a graduation song at karaoke, and memories with your friends will come flooding back, while courage for the road ahead will well up inside you. May that one special song for you continue to illuminate irreplaceable moments.