Memories come flooding back! Graduation songs recommended for the Yutori generation
Speaking of graduation, it’s a major event that could be called a turning point in life.
When the everyday you took for granted comes to an end and you stand at a crossroads to leap into a new world, a variety of emotions well up—joy and anticipation, as well as anxiety and bittersweet feelings.
This time, we’ve put together a list of classic J-pop songs to color your graduation, tailored for the yutori generation.
It’s a wide-ranging list from upbeat tracks to sentimental numbers, so be sure to check it out to the end!
Playlist
| Memories come flooding back! Graduation songs recommended for the Yutori generation | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | A gentle support song that expresses the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster |
| 2 | The season of farewellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of a graduation ceremony |
| 3 | I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A youthful song that feels the arrival of spring |
| 4 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming AKB48 cheer song that delivers a positive, forward-looking feeling. |
| 5 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | A classic song for graduation season: the lyrics of flumpool |
| 6 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that supports life |
| 7 | FriendKetsumeishi |  play_arrow | A Ketsumeishi classic that portrays friendship and farewell |
| 8 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person |
| 9 | Goodbye Memoriessupercell |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of a graduation ceremony |
| 10 | I’ll be by your side no matter what.erica |  play_arrow | A song that stays close to the heart of someone you cherish |
| 11 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A song of departure filled with gratitude, toward a new step forward |
| 12 | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | A classic BUMP OF CHICKEN song that portrays friendship and bonds |
| 13 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A moving song that powerfully sings of parting and the hope of reunion |
| 14 | spring skySuzuki Suzuki |  play_arrow | A heart-touching song that sings the emotions of graduation |
| 15 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of growth and farewell between a girl and a mug |
| 16 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Springtime of youth, a music of hope and anxiety |
| 17 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A moving ballad that colors the moment of graduation and new beginnings |
| 18 | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | Fast-paced rock that depicts the emotions of parting |
| 19 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | EXILE’s graduation song expresses friendship and farewell. |
| 20 | Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet hopeful coming-of-age song about graduation |
| 21 | GOOD BYE MY SCHOOL DAYSDREAMS COME TRUE |  play_arrow | A song that connects the memories of youth to the future |
| 22 | Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | The sparkle of memories and the bittersweetness of farewell before graduation |
| 23 | On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai |  play_arrow | A moving song that depicts memories of graduation and bonds |
| 24 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN’s moving ballad: determination and gratitude at graduation |
| 25 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's 'JUICE UP!!' is a song of youth. |
| 26 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays graduation and a new beginning |
| 27 | cherry blossomMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | One of Naotaro Moriyama’s signature songs. A classic spring song themed around cherry blossoms. |
| 28 | Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of anxiety and hope for the future |
| 29 | graduation tripNMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends |
| 30 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | RADWIMPS' graduation song resonates with the hearts of young people. |
| 31 | SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL |  play_arrow | An early signature work by SCANDAL that portrays graduation |
| 32 | sentimentalculenasm |  play_arrow | A guitar piece that beautifully portrays the past and regret |
| 33 | Graduationgagaga supi |  play_arrow | A love song that likens a breakup with a lover to a graduation |
| 34 | S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu |  play_arrow | Expressing a graduation theme through a Japanese-style dance |
| 35 | GraduationOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom |
| 36 | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai |  play_arrow | In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart. |
| 37 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46 |
| 38 | GraduaterShiina Hekiru |  play_arrow | A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth |
| 39 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | Cherry blossom petals, graduation memories, and hopes for the future |
| 40 | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A popular single that sings of the emotion of graduation |
| 41 | Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb |  play_arrow | Cherry blossoms and youth: Hatsune Miku’s graduation song |
| 42 | Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Theme song of a film depicting a hopeful farewell at graduation |