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] (41–50)
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
When we think of graduation, besides farewells and loneliness, I think there’s also anxiety and a vague sense of hope.
Hearing Yu Takahashi’s sincere way of singing about that hazy hope and the sadness of the moment makes me want to belt it out at karaoke.
It’s not just for graduation—since the song also suits times like moving house or even at a small live gig, it’s a great choice when you want to let your feelings out.
Goodbye, graduation.haji→
A graduation-themed song by singer-songwriter Haji→.
The lyrics resonate deeply, fitting not only school graduations but also various farewells and transitions like love, job hunting, and changing careers.
The message—“It’s lonely, but let’s smile and each move forward on our new paths”—strikes a straightforward chord of sympathy.
Being apart and walking a different road alone can be scary and make you feel isolated.
Even so, this is a cheer song that encourages you to face forward, believing you’ll meet again.
Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman
A heartwarming message song that sings the value of those who support others and work hard behind the scenes.
Rather than glamorizing the people who shine on center stage, it brilliantly captures the spirit of those who keep supporting from the shadows.
Its lively sound—melding pop and R&B—stands out alongside a melodic progression.
Written by the three members of Beverly Goodman for broadcast on NHK’s “Minna no Uta” starting in December 2024, the song’s powerful energy and warm vocals resonate with everyone facing life head-on.
It’s a track meant for those who worry about going unnoticed at school or work, and for those who keep dedicating themselves to someone else.
Until we meet againHirai Dai
Perfect for a time of taking the first step into a new life, Dai Hirai’s “Mata Au Hi Made” is a special song for graduates.
The interweaving tones of ukulele and piano, along with his clear voice, turn the sadness of parting into warm hope.
The words woven into the lyrics seep into the heart as a cheer for the future ahead.
The gentle sound of waves subtly accompanying the music also suits a moving graduation ceremony scene.
Dai Hirai’s tender voice encourages everyone to do their best on their new path, together with their memories.
Graduation song, friends’ song19
This song by 19 features warm lyrics that gently embrace the feelings of students on the verge of graduation.
Set to a comfortable folk-style melody, it conveys both the end of school days filled with memories and the anticipation of a new beginning.
Released in March 1999 as the B-side to “Ano Kami Hikōki Kumorizora Watte,” it was also included on the album 19 BEST●Ao (Blue).
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations, reunions, or moments of parting with friends—perfect for those who want to reminisce.
While looking back on your youth, it’s a wonderful song that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future.
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.
Line 4KOTORI
The season depicted in the lyrics of this song by the rock band KOTORI is the end of summer, but its theme is a promise of parting and meeting again someday, making it perfect for graduation season too! The first half is a mellow, slow-tempo rock ballad, but in the latter half it picks up the pace and unfolds into a driving rock sound.
It’s a song that pierces straight into the heart, as if youth itself were turned into music.
The “Route 4” in the title refers to the national highway that runs through their hometown of Koshigaya City in Saitama Prefecture, and the message that you’ll surely meet again even if you’re separated is truly moving.
