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.
Playlist
| Japanese Graduation Song Rankings [2026] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | CorrectRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | An anthem cheering on an 18-year journey |
| 2 | March 9Remioromen |  play_arrow | A moving classic that portrays graduation and farewell |
| 3 | We againSG |  play_arrow | SG’s graduation song is a song of hope and friendship. |
| 4 | Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu |  play_arrow | A gentle support song that expresses the bonds forged after the earthquake disaster |
| 5 | YELLikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A hopeful song about embracing a breakup and stepping forward into the future |
| 6 | spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A graduation song that sings about feelings for cherished friends |
| 7 | HarukaYOASOBI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of growth and farewell between a girl and a mug |
| 8 | The happiest treasuresutopuri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season |
| 9 | far; distant; by farGReeeeN |  play_arrow | A moving ballad of gratitude to parents and setting off on a new journey |
| 10 | bookmarkkuriipuhaipe |  play_arrow | A song of farewell and hope, coloring graduation |
| 11 | Kitearashi |  play_arrow | A cheer for a colleague embarking on a new chapter |
| 12 | C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | Bonds and resolve with companions heading toward our dreams |
| 13 | Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks |  play_arrow | A 'song of gratitude' for the teacher warms the heart. |
| 14 | Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song depicting the bonds with a friend and a farewell |
| 15 | On the day of departure…Kawashima Ai |  play_arrow | Ai Kawashima’s graduation song is a memory of my youth. |
| 16 | road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE |  play_arrow | A moving EXILE classic that depicts precious everyday life |
| 17 | Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | A final single that portrays gratitude and farewell |
| 18 | About meMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song that depicts the beauty and cruelty of life |
| 19 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A graduation song filled with gratitude for farewells and new encounters |
| 20 | proofflumpool |  play_arrow | A classic song for graduation season: the lyrics of flumpool |
| 21 | I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu |  play_arrow | Timeless songs that color our youthful memories, lyrics that resonate with the heart |
| 22 | Cherry Blossom Rainhalyosy |  play_arrow | Vocaloid song “Sakura no Ame” sung at graduation ceremonies |
| 23 | Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A graduation song from Dai Hirai that resonates with the heart |
| 24 | OrangeSPYAIR |  play_arrow | A moving song that powerfully sings of parting and the hope of reunion |
| 25 | On the Day of Departure |  play_arrow | The moving graduation song “On the Day of Departure” |
| 26 | Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | Graduation songs color the brilliance of youth. |
| 27 | Bridge of Gloryyuzu |  play_arrow | Official Olympic theme song, a song of emotion and hope |
| 28 | My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship |
| 29 | cherry blossomKobukuro |  play_arrow | A timeless song that accompanies the season of farewells, filled with spring memories |
| 30 | To the futureKiroro |  play_arrow | Graduation song, an anthem cheering for farewells and new departures |
| 31 | DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A song about being yourself, gifted for graduation season |
| 32 | Us Again (Brass Band ver.)SG |  play_arrow | A cheering song that overcomes parting and hopes for a reunion |
| 33 | together; along with; bothWANIMA |  play_arrow | A passionate song that looks forward and gives the courage to live |
| 34 | Thank you · GoodbyeSakushi: Ide Takao / Sakkyoku: Fukuda Wakako |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic imbued with the sentiments of graduation |
| 35 | On the Day of DepartureSakushi: Kojima Noboru / Sakkyoku: Sakamoto Hiromi |  play_arrow | An emotional classic song for kindergarten graduation ceremonies |
| 36 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming AKB48 cheer song that delivers a positive, forward-looking feeling. |
| 37 | Letter ~To You, Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | A song that helps you face yourself and gives you courage for the future |
| 38 | Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu |  play_arrow | A classic graduation song that conveys moving emotion and hope |
| 39 | Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri |  play_arrow | Yuuri's moving graduation song, cheering on the start of a new chapter in life |
| 40 | Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki |  play_arrow | A letter from a 15-year-old to their future self, a moving song |
| 41 | StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | Support new challenges with a cheer song |
| 42 | Last SongOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | A melody that gently embraces the bittersweetness of parting and the hope that follows |
| 43 | Goodbyekariyushi 58 |  play_arrow | Season of farewells, feelings for someone dear |
| 44 | Thank youSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by the emotionally stirring rock band SUPER BEAVER |
| 45 | Full-Power BoySukima Suichi |  play_arrow | A masterpiece by Sukima Switch that gives you a push on the back |
| 46 | Sakura (2019)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | A moving Reiwa-era graduation song by Naotaro Moriyama |
| 47 | Thank youikimonogakari |  play_arrow | A song of departure filled with gratitude, toward a new step forward |
| 48 | Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN |  play_arrow | Song of friendship, even when apart our hearts remain connected |
| 49 | BELIEVESugimoto Ryuichi |  play_arrow | In 1998, on NHK’s “Ikimono Chikyū Kikō” (Life on Earth)… |
| 50 | Best FriendKiroro |  play_arrow | “Churasan” theme song: a song of gratitude to a friend |
| 51 | Song of LifeTakeuchi Mariya |  play_arrow | The Song of Life is a heartwarming graduation song. |
| 52 | bondYamazaki Tomoko |  | Graduation song, a song of friendship and hope |
| 53 | Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | Motohiro Hata’s moving ballad gently portrays a farewell. |
| 54 | JourneyFuji Kaze |  play_arrow | Fujii Kaze’s moving theme song, heartwarming |
| 55 | GraduationKobukuro |  play_arrow | Memories from my school days and hopes for the future |
| 56 | CHARMWANIMA |  play_arrow | WANIMA's cheer song, a masterpiece depicting friendship |
| 57 | Dream Deliverynaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | Naniwa Danshi’s youth-cheering song |
| 58 | Precious friendSakushi: Itsumi Ryūichirō / Sakkyoku: Furukawa Tatsuya |  play_arrow | A graduation song’s tale of emotion and growth |
| 59 | LaughterOfisharu Higedan Dism |  play_arrow | Be brave and spread your wings on a new path! |
| 60 | Best FriendNishino Kana |  play_arrow | Celebrate friendship with Kana Nishino’s “Best Friend.” |
| 61 | Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro |  play_arrow | Noratao Moriyama’s masterpiece that resonates with spring farewells |
| 62 | Until we meet againHirai Dai |  play_arrow | A moving song of farewell and hope with warm vocals |
| 63 | parallel linesEve × suis from Yorushika |  play_arrow | Singing of the end of youth and a new beginning |
| 64 | Bye, my friendbokula. |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song by the Hiroshima band bokula. |
| 65 | Sakura, Bloom!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s “Sakura Sake” is a spring cheer song. |
| 66 | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad |  play_arrow | A song of summer’s end and the warm farewell of friendship |
| 67 | Sakura SongKANA-BOON |  play_arrow | A bittersweet rock song of memories and farewells in cherry blossom season |
| 68 | Daphne (winter daphne)DISH// |  play_arrow | A moving support song that accompanies graduation |
| 69 | Song of DepartureMr.Children |  play_arrow | A graduation song by Mr.Children—a track that resonates with the heart |
| 70 | My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi |  play_arrow | A friendship song filled with the emotion of graduation |
| 71 | Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī |  play_arrow | The sparkle of memories and the bittersweetness of farewell before graduation |
| 72 | Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that views parting as a new beginning |
| 73 | Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that supports graduation |
| 74 | Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster |  play_arrow | An inspiring ballad of youth striving toward their dreams |
| 75 | DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS |  play_arrow | An uplifting anthem that gives you courage at life’s turning points |
| 76 | The season of farewellSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the bittersweet unrequited love of a graduation ceremony |
| 77 | Sky-blue DaysSHISHAMO |  play_arrow | A bittersweet yet hopeful coming-of-age song about graduation |
| 78 | Nostalgic FutureKamishiraishi Mone |  play_arrow | Portraying the moving emotions of a high school soccer cheering song |
| 79 | Words of FarewellKaientai |  play_arrow | The deep meaning of the graduation song “Okuru Kotoba” |
| 80 | rainbow-coloredayaka |  play_arrow | The moving moment of dedicating Ayaka’s “Nijiiro” at the farewell ceremony |
| 81 | The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP |  play_arrow | SMAP’s classic hit, a song that cheers you on in life |
| 82 | SignalWANIMA |  play_arrow | A song of courage to move forward, even if it's unfinished |
| 83 | Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa |  play_arrow | A classic rock band song that portrays the passion and bonds of youth |
| 84 | THANXWANIMA |  play_arrow | A classic that powerfully sings of gratitude and farewell |
| 85 | Endless JourneyMr.Children |  play_arrow | Mr.Children’s classic song “I Want to Hold You” |
| 86 | GraduationOzaki Yutaka |  play_arrow | A universal masterpiece that portrays Yutaka Ozaki's youth |
| 87 | A graduation song, a song of friends.19 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation memories and hopes for the future |
| 88 | Graduation PhotoArai Yumi |  play_arrow | A time-transcending song gazing toward graduation |
| 89 | Tomoë GakuenFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | Theme song of the Tetsuko Kuroyanagi drama, a moving track |
| 90 | I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko |  play_arrow | A youthful song that feels the arrival of spring |
| 91 | Precious thingsYamazaki Tomoko |  play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving choral classic for graduation ceremonies by Tomoko Yamazaki |
| 92 | LullabyRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | A touching masterpiece from RADWIMPS 2 that sings of graduation |
| 93 | Sakuraayaka |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song of farewell and growth painted with cherry blossoms |
| 94 | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song that sings of the subtleties of youth |
| 95 | spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira |  play_arrow | Graduation song of the virtual singer Kujira |
| 96 | Helloyama × bocchiboromaru |  play_arrow | The new Pokémon opening theme by yama and Bocchi Boromaru |
| 97 | When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku |  play_arrow | The Light of Hope Conveyed by Anime Theme Songs |
| 98 | Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki |  play_arrow | A song about thinking of one’s hometown and friends, and chasing one’s dreams |
| 99 | To the days without a nameyama |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays the fleeting nature of youth and the journey of growth |
| 100 | Full of memoriesH₂O |  play_arrow | A heartwarming classic that colors the memories of youth |