Songs to use in the memory movie. Let’s look back on our memories before graduation!

Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Farewell, Youth – Zepp Osaka 2008

Formed in 2000, Chatmonchy achieved great success as a girls’ trio and, in their later years as a duo, pursued a unique musical style while paving the way for subsequent all-girl bands.

Sadly, they brought their activities to a “conclusion” in 2018.

Among the many classics they left behind, the song I’m introducing today is Saraba Seishun, included on their memorable major-label debut mini-album chatmonchy has come, released in 2005.

It’s a fan favorite, and it was also the final song performed at their last one-man show at Nippon Budokan in July 2018.

True to its title, the lyrics look back on days of youth and make a perfect BGM for a montage of memories, but lines that express the bittersweet realization—only now—of how precious ordinary days are are especially poignant.

I hope you’ll make a video using this song, infused with the wish not to forget even the little episodes.

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Hey, my friendMr.forute

Mr. Fōrute – Hey, My Friend [Official Music Video]

A song perfect for the milestone of graduation is “Naa, My Friend” by Mr.

Fōrte.

Released in 2021, this track is upbeat yet features a melody that evokes the bittersweetness of friendship, making it ideal for farewell moments.

Capturing unforgettable school days, the song is sure to inspire and move not only graduates but everyone who listens.

I recommend “Naa, My Friend” as background music to enhance a graduation video.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

A signature song by Remioromen that has now become a staple for graduation.

It’s well known that the track was originally written as a celebration for a friend’s wedding.

Still, its seasonal feel—where farewells and new beginnings overlap—and its lyrics of gratitude make it a perfect fit as a graduation song too.

Released as a single in March 2004, it was later featured in the drama “1 Litre of Tears,” which is how many people came to know it.

The idea that closing your eyes brings to mind someone precious whose presence made you stronger—and the wish to be that person for them as well—tightens the listener’s chest.

It’s also a popular choice for graduation ceremony choruses and fits perfectly for memory videos.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]

If you don’t want a somber, sentimental memory movie, this bright, up-tempo song is highly recommended! Just like its title, “Seishun Photograph,” the lyrics zoom in on youth, making it a perfect fit.

With a song like this, I hope everyone takes smiling photos together at the end of the graduation ceremony! There are many eras of Little Glee Monster that live in my heart, and the freshness from this period is wonderful too.

For a memory movie, it’s a great idea to insert cuts that really capture the atmosphere of school—like the blackboard, uniforms, and behind the school building.

Amazingly, the music video for this song itself is structured like a memory movie.

Editors, be sure to use it as a reference!

Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu

Yuzu “Friend ~The Time of Departure~”

The hardest part of graduation season is saying goodbye to the close friends you’ve made, isn’t it? When you think back on the tough club practices and the days you got through entrance exam study together, your chest tightens with emotion.

A song I recommend that gathers those precious memories into one album is “Yū ~Tabidachi no Toki~” by Yuzu.

Its lyrics are filled with gratitude for the past and a message that we’ll stay friends from here on out, making it a perfect track for a graduation movie’s BGM.

With this song, all those dazzling memories will keep your bond with your friends connected forever.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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To the days without a nameyama

yama “To the Nameless Days” MV

This is the seventh digital single by yama, a singer who keeps their profile private and made a striking major debut in 2020 after working as a vocalist and in bands.

The track was provided for episode 2 of Seven-Eleven’s original anime, and its graduation-themed lyrics paired with a breezy, floating arrangement feel so refreshing.

The lyrics, which look back on youth, might make you feel both joy and loneliness when you listen while flipping through photos full of memories.

It’s a number that blends pop brightness with a touch of melancholy—perfect as BGM for a graduation memory video marking a new chapter.

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Hoshino Takashi

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GraduationKobukuro

Kobukuro “Graduation”

This is a graduation song that looks back on memories one by one.

It’s a track by the duo Kobukuro, who have produced numerous masterpieces like “Wadachi” and “Tsubomi,” released in 2020 as their 31st single.

It truly feels like the quintessential graduation song, with beautiful sound and choral work that stirs the emotions.

The memories of school life last a lifetime.

It’s a memorable ballad that makes you want to never forget your classmates or your school, no matter how much time passes.

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Araki Jakkan

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