Back Number’s Graduation Songs, School Entrance Songs, and Popular Song Rankings [2026]

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back number – Horizon

A gem of a track by back number that gently stays close to your heart whenever you hit a wall in life.

Even amid the despair that feels like your dreams and hopes are collapsing, the lyrics portray the journey of looking inward and eventually finding light—sure to move you deeply.

This song is also known for being created in August 2020 for high school students after the Inter-High Championships were canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

While affirming frustration and sorrow, it gives a sense of the view that awaits beyond overcoming them.

As you step into a new world at graduation, you may feel anxiety or loneliness.

In those moments, this song will wrap your pain in its embrace and give you the quiet courage to take that first step.

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back number – Until the Day It Becomes Unrememberable (full)

A back number song about lost love and memories, and the journey of moving forward.

Even when someone precious is gone, life goes on—a reality expressed through winter’s chill and the changing seasons.

The belief that the happy days spent together and the joys shared have become part of oneself conveys a deep bond.

Released in October 2011 as their third single, it is also included on the album “Superstar.” This is a song that offers empathy and comfort to anyone grieving the loss of a loved one.

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back number – Letter (full)

If you want to express your gratitude to a teacher who has always watched over you, how about singing “Tegami” by back number? Released in 2015 as their 13th single, it was featured in an NTT Docomo commercial and reached No.

4 on the Oricon singles chart.

“Tegami” was originally a song about family love.

However, the gratitude for being raised and supported can just as well apply to a teacher who has guided you.

Put the thanks you haven’t been able to say into “Tegami” and sing it from the heart!

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Hamada Takuya

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back number – Koi (full)

Many people struggle over whether to confess their feelings to someone they like before graduation.

That’s exactly when “Koi” by back number is perfect.

Once you graduate, it becomes hard to see the person you cared about so much.

You feel you have to convey your feelings before that happens, but… The song expresses, in true back number fashion, that indescribable frustration right before a confession.

The lyrics feel as if they mirror your own wavering heart, making them highly relatable.

To make your daydreams come true, you have to start by confessing—nothing begins otherwise.

This song might be the push you need to take that first step!

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SAKI

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back number – Heroine (full)

Back Number’s “Heroine” is a beautiful love song that ties feelings for an unrequited love to wintry scenes.

Shimizu Iyori’s calm, gently delivered vocals sink deeply into the heart.

The band’s performance supports the vocals without overpowering them, and the strings that enter at just the right moments to match the song’s progression are another highlight.

It’s easy to sing, so it’s a top recommendation as a song to convey your feelings at karaoke with someone you like!

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Yuuki

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back number – Winter and Spring

This is a back number ballad about bittersweet love that you’ll want to listen to as the winter chill begins to ease.

Released as a digital single in January 2024, it was produced by Masanori Shimada, who also teamed up with the band on the hit “Suiheisen.” It also drew major attention for marking vocalist Iyori Shimizu’s first time directing a music video, with actress Anna Ishii appearing in it.

With total streams surpassing 100 million, the song has resonated with many listeners.

Its portrayal of relationships shifting with the seasons and emotions that overflow beyond words is sure to offer deep comfort during this time of graduations and farewells.

Why not take a moment to listen closely while reflecting on your cherished memories?

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

Speaking of student life, it’s all about youth—so give back number’s “Aoi Haru (Blue Spring)” a listen.

It’s a piece packed with their own take on youth, and just listening to it will lift your spirits.

With the entrance ceremony, it’s only natural that some people feel more anxious than excited, but even then, this song will help you stay positive.

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Saitō Ayumu

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