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!

Playlist

For Your Karaoke Picks! Recommended Graduation Songs Sung by Male Artists [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A powerful anthem that celebrates the preciousness of life
2	Dear，Snow Man		A ballad filled with Snow Man’s heartfelt gratitude
3	18imase		A hopeful song that encourages the first step into adulthood
4	Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST		An anthem to help you positively overcome a breakup
5	Primal.THE YELLOW MONKEY		A rock song perfect for graduation season
6	I won’t let you say goodbye.B’z		A timeless song that leads you toward a positive mindset in graduation season
7	Sparkle, sparkle!Kishidan		Cheer them on with Kishidan’s graduation song
8	When I turn around…Janne Da Arc		A memorable graduation song, a heart-stirring tune
9	If I Could Become a StarMr.Children		A song of the courage to chase dreams and the bonds of comrades
10	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		A song of growth that likens life to a game board
11	Bye, my friendbokula.		A moving rock song that depicts the youth of bokula.
12	Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi		Naniwa Danshi’s youth-cheering song
13	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A moving ballad that colors the graduation season
14	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A moving song in which Yuuri warmly sings about graduation
15	We againSG		Unchanging friendship, a singing voice that resonates in the heart
16	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Memories with friends, and hope and courage for the future
17	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s graduation song becomes a big hit
18	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song that sings about the complex emotions of graduates
19	OrangeSPYAIR		A Song of Bonds and Hope in Limited Time
20	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Singing of hopes and anxieties for the future on the eve of graduation
21	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song about being yourself, gifted for graduation season
22	Words of FarewellGReeeeN		A passionate anthem of support for comrades, infused with bonds and hope.
23	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected
24	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell
25	Dropkick&TEAM		A high-energy rock song by the debut group &TEAM
26	Sakura RoadKyūshūdan		An inspiring spring song by a reggae-style singer
27	GraduationMatsuyama Chiharu		Chiharu Matsuyama’s classic song “Mado” resonates with the heart.
28	See you again.THE FRANK VOX		From Kansai, a graduation song praying for a reunion
29	youthichou BOYZ		The songs of Ging Nang BOYZ resonate with the youthful heart.
30	CorrectRADWIMPS		There is no answer in life; sing of freedom.
31	WHEREABOUTTHE SKIPPERS		An anthem for a punk rock band: Be yourself
32	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring song that portrays the efforts and bonds of youth.
33	Song of CompanionsZa Masumisairu		A classic youth punk anthem that sings of friendship and positivity
34	Sakura ~Graduation~Shōnan no Kaze feat. MINMI		Shonan no Kaze’s graduation song, with its message of self-affirmation, resonates deeply.
35	MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu		The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation
36	The happiest treasuresutopuri		A graduation song by the six-member group Sutopuri, who are active on YouTube
37	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		Bittersweet unrequited love, feelings of spring alongside the cherry blossoms
38	Tsubasaandāgurafu		The moving masterpiece “Tsubasa” by Under Graph
39	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A graduation song that sings of bonds with friends and moving forward
40	Song of DepartureMr.Children		A heartwarming song that encourages a new departure
41	YellKobukuro		A cheering song that gives hope and courage, toward the future
42	cherry blossomKobukuro		A song of feelings at graduation, with cherry blossom petals falling
43	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A pleasant coming-of-age song by Road of Major
44	Words of FarewellKaientai		Graduation song by Kaientai: Courage for life’s milestones
45	GraduationKobukuro		Kobukuro’s famous song that passionately sings about the emotion of graduation
46	Be the soil that makes flowers bloom, rather than the flowers themselves.berii guddoman		A heartwarming song that celebrates the value of those who support from behind the scenes
47	GraduationTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yu’s music that sings of the emotions of graduation
48	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		EXILE ATSUSHI’s graduation song sings of youthful memories.
49	FRIENDSHIPH Jungle with T		A poignant graduation song that portrays friendship and youth
50	GraduationMy Hair is Bad		A song depicting changing relationships and graduation
51	My Favorite TeacherRC sakuseshon		A song that straightforwardly sings of gratitude and love for a teacher
52	Best FriendSMAP		A classic SMAP cheer song that portrays friendship
53	Cheering songTHE Inazuma Sentai		A song that wholeheartedly supports a friend's dreams
54	My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi		Song of Friendship, Nostalgic Memories of Student Days
55	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A refreshing cheer song to encourage a new life
56	Departure Numberyuzu		A moving song that portrays the anxiety and hope of setting out on a journey
57	Goodbye, graduation.haji→		A moving song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of graduation
58	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		The graduation song “Sakura Sake” cheers you on as you set off on your journey.
59	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A heartwarming song by Dai Hirai for graduates
60	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		The classic song “Sakura” that colors the graduation season
61	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of a new life
62	Starting lineKaientai		A classic hit by Kaientai became the theme song for 3rd Year Class B, Mr. Kinpachi.
63	Graduation song, friends’ song19		A warm song of youth that wraps our graduation memories
64	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		Cody・Lee, a sentimental youth song
65	GraduationDEEN		I feel friendship and hope in the graduation song.
66	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		A song to cheer on the exam and graduation season
67	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		EXILE’s “Michi” is a moving song dedicated to the graduation season.
68	Departure GraffitiFLOW		A song of youthful memories and a new departure
69	Just a little longer until graduationGLAY		The youth and parting emotions in GLAY’s “Sotsugyo (Graduation)”
70	Full of memoriesH₂O		A heartwarming classic that colors the memories of youth
71	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the farewell and departure of youth
72	classmateKALMA		A graduation song infused with youthful emotions
73	Line 4KOTORI		A moving song about parting in youth and vowing to meet again
74	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Moving music to send to a distant friend
75	By My SideOmoinotake		A graduation song that portrays appreciation for music and friendship
76	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A moving graduation song that portrays the struggles of youth
77	oneselfTani Yuuki		A moving song that sings of the anxieties and hopes of graduation
78	From hereWANIMA		An uplifting classic that encourages the sadness of graduation
79	Song Yellyuzu		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
80	Bridge of Gloryyuzu		Yuzu’s moving song that gives you the courage to look ahead.
81	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A hot rock song by Elefankashi that gives you courage
82	Graduationgagaga supi		A youth song about graduation and parting with someone you love
83	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Creephype’s moving youth song
84	When spring is overkepura		Kepla’s youth song “When Spring Has Passed”
85	Graduation DaySasuke		A heartwarming song that gently embraces the feelings of graduation
86	Path of HopeSambomasutā		The courage to face forward, a powerful anthem cheering on our dreams
87	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		A Spitz song that expresses gratitude for youth and friendship
88	cherry blossomberii guddoman		A graduation song full of cherry blossoms and memories of growing up
89	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A heartwarming song that cherishes a fleeting moment of youth
90	south windLyrics・Composition: Hiroshi Tomioka		A refreshing song that depicts the south wind and hope, resonating in the heart.
91	Departuretaiyozoku		A warm friendship song befitting the graduation season
92	Kitearashi		A song of farewell and hope for the future, delivered with Arashi’s music
93	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		A heartwarming ballad to give during graduation season
94	cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro		A classic song of cherry blossoms and farewells: Moriyama Naotaro’s moving anthem
95	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s heartwarming song: the beauty of parting and bonds
96	Goodbye, baby.Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s rock song to cheer on new beginnings resonates with the heart
97	JourneyFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s song for someone unforgettable
98	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		An anthem for life, encouraging a new step forward
99	GraduationNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A bittersweet youth song for graduation season
100	FriendKanjani∞		The friendship song “Tomo yo” by Kanjani Eight is memorable.
101	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		Singing of hope and anxiety on the path to post-graduation dreams
102	Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism		A moving song that sings of parting at graduation and of hope
103	The Never-Ending SongTHE BLUE HEARTS		The will to overcome society’s contradictions
104	proofflumpool		The bittersweet sorrow and hope of a moment escaping the everyday
105	End and Beginningkariyushi 58		A song about living life to the fullest before graduation
106	Petals, heralding the beginningsakura shimeji		An inspiring song that sings of Sakura Shimeji's youth
107	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A coming-of-age song that portrays growth into adulthood and the anxieties that come with it
108	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s classic song celebrating male friendship, “Nakama.”
109	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
110	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		A song portraying the beauty of friendship and the longing for reunion
111	SignalWANIMA		A cheer for the future we will walk together with friends