Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026]
This time, we’re excited to present a comprehensive ranking of popular choral pieces! Choir singing isn’t just for school classes—you’ll also find opportunities as an adult, like at weddings, welcome parties, and farewell gatherings.
You might find this ranking helpful when choosing songs for those occasions.
Playlist
| Ranking of Popular Choral Songs [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation |
| 2 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A graduation song capturing youthful emotions, close to the heart |
| 3 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A grand, lo... that reexamines the relationship between self and others |
| 4 | BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | A classic graduation song, imbued with hope for the future |
| 5 | FateOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | The song by Of… that was the high school baseball cheer song in 2019 |
| 6 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that sings of youth's struggles and hopes |
| 7 | Time to Depart ~Asian Dream Song~sakushi: dorian suke kawa / sakkyoku: hisaishi jō |  play_arrow | A song of hope and courage, a melody that resonates in the heart |
| 8 | See?Sakushi: Itou Keiji/Sakki: Matsushita Kou |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece for disaster reconstruction support |
| 9 | ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | NHK’s set piece gently expresses the path of life. |
| 10 | skySakushi: SKY-HI / Sakkyoku: UTA, LOAR, SKY-HI |  play_arrow | Junior high school music contest set piece, a song of young people’s hope |
| 11 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | A song of parting with companions and a new departure |
| 12 | Kitearashi |  play_arrow | A moving song of hope and courage that transcends generations |
| 13 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays gratitude and friendship toward someone special. |
| 14 | 14-fourteen-Sakushi Sakkyoku: Yugeda Kensuke |  play_arrow | A gentle, moving choral piece that portrays the anxieties and hopes of middle schoolers in adolescence. |
| 15 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A classic song that portrays the bonds and warmth of friendship |
| 16 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Yuzu’s famous song filled with the emotion of graduation |
| 17 | Unchanging ThingsYamazaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | Tomoko Yamazaki’s “Unchanging Things” is a junior high school... |
| 18 | ChessboardFujiwara Satoshi |  play_arrow | Music that portrays life choices and diversity |
| 19 | ultramarineYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A YOASOBI masterpiece depicting the emotions of high school students |
| 20 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | Spitz’s iconic song of youth and hope, “Hakusen Nagashi” |
| 21 | horizonback number |  play_arrow | The 2020 All Japan High School Athletic Meet (Inter-High) ... |
| 22 | rainbowMoriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A graduation chorus song that depicts parting and new encounters |
| 23 | MiracleGReeeeN |  play_arrow | GReeeeN's “Kiseki” is perfect for a choir. |
| 24 | The Bell of PeaceNakasato Yukihiro |  play_arrow | A song that wishes for peace and never forgets the tragedy of war |
| 25 | Mela!Ryokushokushakai |  play_arrow | Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s hit song “Mela!” is perfect for choir performances. |
| 26 | Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | From my 15-year-old self to my future self, and beyond… |
| 27 | Precious thingssakushi sakkyoku: Yamazaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | A moving choral piece that conveys the importance of friendship |
| 28 | Hymn to the EarthSatō Makoto |  play_arrow | A moving masterpiece that sings of gratitude to the earth and growth |
| 29 | To tomorrowTomioka Hiroshi |  play_arrow | A choral song of youth that sings of hope |
| 30 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | An anthem of support for dreams that stands by the hearts of young people |
| 31 | BelieveLyrics and Composition: Sugimoto Ryūichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that sings of friendship and hope |
| 32 | Peace on EarthSakushi: Tsurumi Masao / Sakkyoku: Ogikubo Kazuaki |  play_arrow | An inspiring choral piece filled with prayers for peace |
| 33 | ultramarineSakushi: Minamisōma Shiritsu Ogataka Chūgakkō Heisei Nijūyon Nendo Sotsugyōsei / Oda Miki / Sakkyoku: Nobunaga Takutomi |  play_arrow | A moving choral piece that portrays the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster |
| 34 | the world of dreamsHashimoto Yoshiji |  play_arrow | Singing of the beauty of music and hope for life |
| 35 | The world is smiling at you.Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A classic song that sings of positivity and smiles |
| 36 | Believesakushi:tanikawa shuntarō/sakkyoku:matsushita kō |  play_arrow | “Believing” is a choral piece assigned to junior high school students. |
| 37 | Precious thingsYamazaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | A song filled with gratitude and hope for the graduation ceremony |
| 38 | Eyes of the heartSakamoto Kyu |  play_arrow | Kyu Sakamoto’s love song, a moving work that resonates with the heart |
| 39 | ultramarineOda Miki |  play_arrow | After the earthquake disaster, a song of hope echoes in Minamisoma |
| 40 | COSMOS |  play_arrow | The graduation song 'COSMOS' resonates with the heart. |
| 41 | Country RoadHon’na Yoko |  | The Appeal of Studio Ghibli’s Graduation Songs |
| 42 | Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of friendship and departure |
| 43 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | Also highly popular as a choral piece for junior high and high school, A… |
| 44 | KanadeSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A song that portrays farewell and bonds with a precious person |
| 45 | Ballad of the MonstersTōkairin Osamu |  play_arrow | The music program broadcast on NHK in 1972, “... |
| 46 | Flowers will bloom.hana wa saku purojekuto |  play_arrow | A charity supporting the recovery from the Great East Japan Earthquake… |
| 47 | Please give me wingsMurai Kunihiko |  play_arrow | Give me wings, a wish for freedom, a back that walks through life |
| 48 | Smile AgainMari Nakayama |  play_arrow | A song of courage to overcome life's hardships |
| 49 | To You — A Message for Your DepartureSakushi Sakkyoku: Tsutsui Masako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral message for graduates |
| 50 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions |
| 51 | HikariSakushi: Seto Saori / Sakkyoku: Matsushita Kou |  play_arrow | A composition that expresses the creation of light through poetry and melody |
| 52 | WINDING ROADAyaka × Kobukuro |  play_arrow | An uplifting choral piece by Ayaka and Kobukuro |
| 53 | HEART BEATYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays the growth and hopes of an 18-year-old |
| 54 | If I put it into wordsGosuperāzu |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings of a bright future |
| 55 | Let’s search for tomorrowSakushi: Hori Tetsu sakushi, sakkyoku: Osawa Tetsunori |  play_arrow | One of the classic pieces for choir, ‘Let’s sear…’ |
| 56 | JourneyFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s graduation song, lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 57 | Cherry Blossom RainHatsune Miku |  play_arrow | A graduation song for the season when cherry blossoms dance |
| 58 | AldebaranAI |  play_arrow | Majestic, as if symbolizing cosmic vastness and hope... |
| 59 | RPGSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | An epic tale of bonds with companions and adventure |
| 60 | Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings about memories from student days |
| 61 | riversakushi: hirai tamiko / sakkyoku: ishigeta fuyuki |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that sings of life like a flowing river |
| 62 | Time Travelersakushi: Fukada Junko, sakkyoku: Hashimoto Shōji |  play_arrow | “The Time Traveler” is a work released in 1990, and... |
| 63 | Eyes of the heartMiki Takashi |  play_arrow | Kyu Sakamoto’s final work, a song of deep love and bonds |
| 64 | What connects to tomorrowTsugano Tomoko |  play_arrow | A song that conveys the fresh, moving emotions of graduation |
| 65 | skySKY-HI |  play_arrow | Gently embracing the various anxieties and conflicts of adolescence… |
| 66 | The Sea I Saw With YouWakamatsu Kan |  play_arrow | A heartwarming choral piece that sings of summer seaside memories |
| 67 | threadNakajima Miyuki |  play_arrow | A beautiful portrayal of encounters and connections between people, … |
| 68 | Hymn to the EarthSakushi: Oki Atsuo / Sakkyoku: Sato Makoto |  play_arrow | A choral piece expressing gratitude to the earth, suitable for a graduation ceremony. |
| 69 | hometownarashi |  play_arrow | Furusato is a heartwarming graduation ceremony cheer song. |
| 70 | To You — A Message for Your DepartureMasako Doi |  play_arrow | Lyrics written by Masako Tsutsui, released in 2006... |
| 71 | dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo |  | The simultaneous terrorist attacks in the United States that shocked the world in 2001... |
| 72 | The Door to TomorrowI WiSH |  play_arrow | I want you to sing while thinking of someone dear to you close by... |
| 73 | GiftsSuperfly |  play_arrow | Shiho Ochi’s powerful, soaring singing voice... |
| 74 | BeginningSakushi: Kudō Naoko / Sakkyoku: Kinoshita Makiko |  play_arrow | A musical depiction that feels the breath of the Earth |
| 75 | determinationSakushi: Kataoka Akira / Sakkyoku: Suzuki Norio |  play_arrow | A choral piece of messages to the future by Ryotaro Shiba |
| 76 | rainbowNaotaro Moriyama · Kaito Okachimachi |  play_arrow | It's a song where the back-and-forth between the parts feels really good to sing... |
| 77 | bondYamazaki Tomoko |  | Graduation song, a song of friendship and hope |
| 78 | A Little Love SongMONGOL800 |  play_arrow | A youth song filled with feelings for someone dear |
| 79 | Futabaaimyon |  play_arrow | A song of growth and hope for the future, for the start of a new journey |
| 80 | sparkleFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s “Kirari” is the brilliance of youth. |
| 81 | On the Day of Departure |  play_arrow | The moving graduation song “On the Day of Departure” |
| 82 | To the next sky |  play_arrow | Graduation ceremony songs: timeless masterpieces that convey emotion and hope |
| 83 | Love’s Form feat. HIDEMISIA |  play_arrow | The theme song of “Stepmom and Daughter Blues,” a moving love song |
| 84 | Beyond the tearsShingu Auto |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age anthem that overcomes past sorrows and moves positively toward the future. |
| 85 | Blue BirdSakushi: Yasuoka Yuu / Sakkyoku: Kitayama Youichi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song that portrays growth and setting out on a new journey |
| 86 | At any timeYugeda Kensuke |  play_arrow | Expressing ten years of gratitude on a gentle melody |
| 87 | Philosophy[Alexandros] | ![Philosophy[Alexandros]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/jIysnJZewLQ/default.jpg) play_arrow | An event created together with 18-year-olds across the country, the 18 Festival... |
| 88 | Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s uplifting classic |
| 89 | We againSG |  play_arrow | A song of hope that overcomes parting and believes in reunion |
| 90 | budKobukuro |  play_arrow | Kobukuro’s heartwarming classic that portrays the bond with his mother |
| 91 | GiftShiho Ochi · Koichi Tsutaya |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that empathizes with adolescent anxieties |
| 92 | Cheer of StarlightGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A heartwarming cheer song that celebrates life and friendship |
| 93 | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | A moving song that supports people pursuing their dreams |
| 94 | footprint(s)Little Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song |
| 95 | Song of Fresh Green LeavesSakushi: Komori Kōko / Sakkyoku: Kumagai Ken’ichi |  play_arrow | How to sing the challenging choral piece “Aoba no Uta” |
| 96 | presentSEKAI NO OWARI |  play_arrow | The 82nd NHK National School Music Festival in 2015... |
| 97 | I want to become the wind.THE BOOM |  play_arrow | A classic that sings of joy and freedom through samba rhythm. |
| 98 | All of the YouthFujifaburikku |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song that depicts the end of summer |
| 99 | I can hear (it)Sakushi: Iwama Yoshiki / Sakkyoku: Niimi Tokuhide |  play_arrow | A moving choral piece that depicts the feelings of young people |
| 100 | Believesakushi: tanikawa shuntarō, sakkyoku: matsushita kō |  play_arrow | Poet Shuntaro Tanikawa wrote the lyrics, and Ko Matsushita… |