For Your Karaoke Picks! Recommended Graduation Songs Sung by Male Artists [2026]

GraduationMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Graduation (Official Video)

In My Hair is Bad’s “Sotsugyo” (“Graduation”), the shift in the two people’s relationship is portrayed as a graduation from their respective roles.

Throughout the song, their relationship rapidly changes—friends, lovers, strangers.

The differences in how the surrounding scenery appears and how they think, depending on their changing positions, are depicted in a distinctive way.

My Favorite TeacherRC sakuseshon

Kiyoshiro Memorial: My Favorite Teacher

RC Succession’s “My Favorite Teacher” is a song about a cherished teacher who supported the band during their school days.

By listing the teacher’s distinctive traits, it conveys a straightforward feeling of affection—for both the parts that seemed teacher-like and those that didn’t.

It’s also a song of gratitude with a certain sweetness to it.

Best FriendSMAP

BEST FRIEND

A signature song by SMAP, an idol group loved not only in Japan but also abroad for its uplifting spirit and catchy melody.

The song expresses the feeling of “I’ll always be there for my best friend when they’re struggling,” making it a perfect pick for the spring graduation season.

Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai

ouenka

THE Inazuma Sentai’s “Ouengka” (Cheering Song) is a track that sings of the slightly worried yet heartfelt encouragement one feels when a dear friend decides to pursue their dream.

Because of the long time spent together, emotions like joy—as if it were one’s own achievement—overflow within the message of support.

My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi

My Good Friend – Hiroshi Kamayatsu

I recommend Hiroshi Kamayatsu’s “Waga Yoki Tomo yo” (“My Good Friend”)! You can sense its era in the student life portrayed in the lyrics, but it’s a gentle yet passionate friendship song that feels like a letter to a friend—simply reminiscing about student days and wondering what they’re doing now.

Doki itnaniwa danshi

Naniwa Danshi – Doki it [Official Music Video]

An uplifting song that captures the hopes and anxieties of young people heading into a new chapter, set to an exhilarating rock sound.

Combining the unique freshness and strength of Naniwa Danshi, the track was released in February 2025 as the CM song for AOKI.

Since their debut, the seven members have embraced various forms of expression, and here they encourage those taking a new step forward with down-to-earth lyrics.

Carried by a sleek, urban groove and a danceable beat, its warm message affirms your true self and resonates deeply.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone feeling nervous about starting a new life, or for livening up karaoke at spring welcome and farewell parties.

Departure Numberyuzu

Tabidachino Number

Yuzu’s “Tabidachi no Number” is a moving, heartfelt song.

Included on Yuzu’s third album, Sumire, it leaves a deep impression on listeners.

The piece beautifully portrays the anxiety of setting out on a journey and the surrounding scenery that supports a worried heart.

It resonates with those experiencing departures, farewells, and new beginnings, offering courage and hope.