Japanese Graduation Song Rankings [2026]
We’re excited to present the latest top 100 ranking of Japanese graduation songs, all in one go, ordered by most views! These tracks are perfect for the graduation season, so why not listen to them in early spring and reminisce about your youth? The playlist is updated every week.
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Japanese Graduation Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster76rank/position
It’s an emotional ballad that gently affirms the days spent single-mindedly chasing your dreams.
This track is included on the album “juice,” released in January 2018, and was selected as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
It carries a warm message that the tears shed in frustration and joy will one day become medals that make you shine.
It’s a song that stands by not only athletes living in the world of competition, but everyone striving toward their goals.
Sing it while looking back on the youthful days you spent with your friends.
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS77rank/position
An encouraging song by FUNKY MONKEY BABYS that gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
It’s the kind of track you’ll want to listen to at life’s milestones, such as graduation, starting school, or beginning a job.
Released in March 2008, it’s also known as the theme song for the film “The 700 Days’ War with the Police Officer.” Many people may have found encouragement in this song during tough times.
It gently pushes the backs of those trying to move forward despite anxiety and inner conflict.
If you’re about to take on something new, this is a song you should definitely listen to.
Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO78rank/position
A SHISHAMO song themed around graduation, depicting memories from student days and anxieties about the future.
Released in March 2018, it was also used as a commercial song for Calpis Water.
The lyrics carefully portray everyday moments and changes in relationships, likely resonating deeply with those approaching graduation.
Asako Miyazaki’s gentle vocals and the band’s refreshing sound evoke both wistfulness and hope.
It’s a perfect track to color a page of youth, ideal as background music when creating a graduation album.
SignalWANIMA79rank/position
It’s okay to be unfinished—let’s line up shoulder to shoulder and start running.
With that straightforward message that hits you right in the heart, this WANIMA song is one I’d love people at a turning point to hear.
Released in January 2018 on their major-label first full album “Everybody!!,” it was written specifically for NHK General’s large-scale project “18-sai Matsuri (18 Fes).” Born from the special experience of building a stage together with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds gathered from across Japan, the song vividly portrays the feelings of young people facing anxiety and uncertainty about the future, while its lyrics give you the courage to move forward.
It was also used in Lotte’s “Sou” commercial, reaching many people alongside a spot featuring Suzu Hirose.
At the milestone of graduation, it will gently nudge those who want to take a step forward in their own way.
Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone80rank/position
While commanding a solid presence as an actor, Mone Kamishiraishi is also highly acclaimed as an artist for her clear, translucent singing voice.
Released in January 2022, this work was written and composed by Naotaro Moriyama and was selected as the support song for the 100th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Specially written to mark the milestone 100th edition, it became a grand ballad that overlaps the images of youths sprinting through their limited time and the feelings of those who watch over them.
It carefully depicts not only victory and glory, but also the resolve to move forward despite doubt and vulnerability—sentiments that will surely resonate deeply with anyone facing the milestone of graduation.
It’s a perfect number for those who poured their all into club activities, or who are looking back on days spent with teammates as they take a new step forward.