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A lovely graduation song

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

Memory movies made by stitching together lots of photos and videos are often given for moments overflowing with feelings for someone special.

There are memory movies that look back on travel memories or on a year spent with your partner for an anniversary, but the most commonly made memory movies are probably the ones that reflect on school life before graduation, right?

In this article, we’ll introduce songs that are perfect for memory movies that look back on student life!

Along with tracks themed around friendship, try using songs that sing about meeting someone important in your memory movie.

Songs to use for a memory movie. Let’s look back on our memories before graduation! (21–30)

MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「Magic」Official Music Video
MagicMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s “Magic,” released on June 13, 2023, is a song that feels like it mourns the end of summer while hinting at a new beginning.

Its up-tempo sound blends perfectly with Motoki Omori’s clear vocals, making it ideal for soundtracking a sparkling page of youth.

Chosen as the campaign song for Coca-Cola’s Coke STUDIO, the track achieved the remarkable milestone of surpassing 100 million streams.

Its message, nostalgic yet brimming with forward-looking energy, is a number I highly recommend to anyone embarking on a fresh start after graduation.

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in the end credits of your movieSUI

In Your Movie’s End Credits / sui [Official Video]
in the end credits of your movieSUI

A song by singer-songwriter sui, who keeps all personal details private except for revealing in May 2021 that they were 18 years old.

The track is filled with hooks throughout—memorable, image-evoking titles and a lively piano riding a shuffle beat.

While graduation songs are typically mellow, this one pairs lyrics that look back on school days with a brisk, pop-forward sound, creating a positive atmosphere that feels perfect for heading into graduation with a bright outlook.

It’s a graduation song that blows away the gloom, letting you enjoy your memory video with friends and plenty of laughter.

Hoshino Takashi
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allyGReeeeN

This work expresses gratitude for those who are always by our side and support us.

It was created by GReeeeN, a vocal group known for all its members holding dental licenses.

Written as the theme song for the 2022 film “Haw,” it’s included on the album “Rockin’ Beats.” Set to a warm, acoustic sound, it sings about the everyday moments and bonds shared with loved ones.

The lyrics, which portray the value of standing by someone’s side, make for a moving accompaniment to scenes reflecting on school memories before graduation.

Consider using it as BGM when creating a memory video that celebrates the bonds between friends and teammates.

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spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

This song delicately portrays the transience of youth and the emotions of adolescence.

It’s said that Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, wrote it the day after his high school graduation ceremony.

It’s a perfect track to listen to during graduation season.

The song was tied in as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial and became widely loved.

In March 2024, it surpassed 100 million cumulative streams on the Billboard JAPAN charts.

Why not give it a listen this spring, a season that evokes farewells and growth? Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody are sure to color your memories.

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Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Dash Through the Memories
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

This song was written by the rock band My Hair is Bad, from Joetsu City in Niigata Prefecture, for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary, released in August 2024.

It carries a warm message that looks back on the days gone by and affirms that even painful experiences connect to who we are now.

As the closing track on their album ghosts, released in July 2024, it’s a perfect fit for parting with friends who shared irreplaceable moments together—like the one unforgettable summer Shin-chan and his friends spent.

Any anxiety about stepping onto a new path will surely be transformed into courage by vocalist Tomomi Shiiki’s powerful voice.

It’s a song we hope you’ll listen to as you and your friends, who may be separated after graduation, cheer on each other’s futures.

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treasurewacci

wacci “Treasure” (Lyric Video)
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A wacci number that sings about the loneliness and anxiety you experience while chasing your dreams, and the importance of the friends who support you.

Included on the album “Kanjou Hyakkei,” released in August 2017, this song is appealing for its warm message that gently resonates with listeners.

Although it wasn’t an official tie-in, it drew significant attention when speed skater Miho Takagi named it as her “pump-up song” before competitions at the PyeongChang Olympics in February 2018.

It’s a perfect choice for a memory video featuring teammates from a school club who sweated together, or friends who worked toward the same goal.

If you string together photos of everyday smiles and memories of encouraging each other when you were close to giving up, you’ll surely be able to reaffirm those irreplaceable bonds.

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spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota

Featuring a melody that evokes both awe and bittersweetness, “Tsumugu” is a remarkable song highlighted by singer-songwriter Tata’s transparent, heartfelt voice.

Released in 2023, its emotive lyrics and gentle tones beautifully color scenes of memory.

A breeze-like freshness intertwines with a starlit, crystalline stillness, sure to resonate at the close of school days.

Why not add this song to your cherished pre-graduation memory video? Let music weave together feelings that connect across time.

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