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

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

It’s a grand ode to life that portrays both its brilliance and its cruelty as they are, yet still sings of the preciousness of living.

Released in January 2019 as the eighth single by the rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, it is also included on their fourth album, “Attitude.” The song was written as the support anthem for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament and also drew attention as a Calorie Mate commercial song.

Its powerful message, which affirms not only days that aren’t all good but even efforts that go unrewarded, is sure to resonate deeply with graduates taking their next step.

It’s perfect for times when you want to face yourself or celebrate each other’s hard-fought efforts with friends.

Belt out the chorus, and you’ll definitely feel energy welling up for tomorrow!

Dear，Snow Man

Dear,

Snow Man, who captivate fans with performances that blend high-level dance skills and acrobatics.

This is a heartwarming ballad included on their first best-of album, “THE BEST 2020 – 2025,” released in January 2025, written as a message of gratitude to their fans.

It’s filled with feelings for the people who have supported them over the five years since their debut, and its gently spoken melody really resonates in your heart.

The lyrics overflow with straightforward words of thanks, making it perfect for expressing your feelings to teachers and friends during graduation season.

With a comfortable mid-tempo that’s easy to sing, it’s ideal when you want to perform with sincerity.

Choose it as the closing song at karaoke with your closest friends, and you’re sure to end the night wrapped in a warm, heartfelt atmosphere!

18imase

【imase】18（MV）

A song by imase that speaks in down-to-earth words to a generation taking its first steps into adulthood.

Written in April 2023 as the theme for Suntory’s web video “Otona Jan・Koko kara dane 04,” this track is a gentle cheer for those whose youth didn’t go as they’d hoped during the pandemic.

It’s also included on the May 2024 album Bonsai, and its comfortable beat and melody will blow away your anxieties.

With a brightness that makes you feel the real show of life starts now, it’s perfect for getting together and singing after graduation.

Let’s imagine a future full of hope and celebrate with smiles!

Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-

BE:FIRST’s “Bye-Good-Bye” overflows with positive energy that turns the loneliness of parting into fuel for a new step forward.

Its lyrics reframe “goodbye” not as an ending, but as the starting line to a brilliant future—sure to give you courage! Released in May 2022 as their second single, the song also became beloved as the theme for NTV’s morning drama on ZIP!, “Before We Say Goodbye: Fantastic 31 Days.” By September 2022, it had surpassed 100 million total streams, cementing its overwhelming popularity.

Its bright, refreshing pop melody makes it perfect for singing with smiles at karaoke after a graduation ceremony!

Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY

THE YELLOW MONKEY – Primal.

Do you know a rock track perfect for graduation season, where a hint of melancholy drifts beneath a glamorous sound? It’s a song by THE YELLOW MONKEY, one of Japan’s leading rock bands.

Released in January 2001 as their 24th single just before the band went on hiatus, it had no tie-in at the time, yet became a long-running hit thanks to its timeless appeal.

It’s included on releases such as the album “GOLDEN YEARS Singles 1996-2001.” During their 2016 reunion tour, it was performed as the opening number, serving as a bridge between the end of the past and a new beginning.

With its rich, layered production featuring Tony Visconti, just singing it will give you a rush of exhilaration.

Why not channel Kazuya Yoshii’s sultry style and sing it for a friend embarking on a new chapter?

I won’t let you say goodbye.B’z

I won't let you say goodbye.

This is the song that blows away the sadness of farewells during graduation season and fills you with a positive spirit.

Though it’s not a single but an album track by the nationally beloved B’z, it has remained a cherished classic among fans for many years.

The lyrics, which refuse to make parting eternal and convey a strong will that “we’ll meet again,” resonate deeply through Tak Matsumoto’s melodies and Koshi Inaba’s powerful vocals.

Included on the album RUN released in October 1992, it even ranked 8th in the 2008 fan-voted best-of list—proof of its unquestionable popularity.

It’s not just for quiet reflection; it’s perfect for the moment when you want to move on to the next stage with your friends, smiling—so belt it out with all your heart!

Sparkle, sparkle!Kishidan

Kishidan – Kira Kira!

Kishidan is a band performing in their own unique style called Yank Rock.

Released in February 2004, this song has long been loved as a graduation-season staple.

While painting scenes of classrooms and desks, it doesn’t just dwell on memories—it’s infused with a strong will to charge into the future.

Rather than a somber farewell, its fiery message makes you want to raise your voice and sing with your friends, giving powerful support to anyone setting off on a new path.

Also included on the album “TOO FAST TO LIVE TOO YOUNG TO DIE,” the track features parts perfect for group singing, making it ideal for livening up a karaoke session.

When you want to blow away anxiety and loneliness and graduate with a smile, link arms with your friends and sing it together!