Japanese Graduation Song Rankings [2026]

spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira99rank/position

[Suite] KAFU × Kujira #97 “Spring Sunlight” [Original MV]

It’s a captivating track with shimmering synthesizers and guitar that sparkle like gentle spring sunshine! Virtual singer Kafu teams up with Kujira, a creator who got his start as a Vocaloid producer.

Without any explicit words of farewell in the lyrics, it vividly depicts fleeting inner landscapes and memories just before graduation, tenderly overlapping with the listener’s own recollections.

This upbeat, breezy song was released in March 2022 as the sixth installment of the project commemorating Kafu’s third anniversary.

Holding a touch of bittersweetness yet guiding you forward with a bright, pop melody, it’s perfect as BGM for a smile-filled graduation video—an ideal tune to share with cherished friends!

Helloyama × bocchiboromaru100rank/position

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

This heartwarming collaborative piece by yama and Bocchi Boromaru is filled with courage and hope for taking a step toward the future.

It carries a message of strong determination to move forward and of valuing one’s true self, gently encouraging those heading into new environments.

It has been aired as the opening theme for the TV anime Pokémon since October 2023, and a CD single was released in December 2023.

Its transparent vocals and warm tones blend beautifully, resulting in a song that truly resonates with listeners.

It’s a highly recommended track for anyone feeling anxious about a new life or changing circumstances, or for those striving toward their dreams.