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Kaientai’s Graduation Songs, Entrance Ceremony Songs, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

Kaientai’s Graduation Songs, Entrance Ceremony Songs, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
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The music group Kaientai, with members Tetsuya Takeda, Toshio Nakamuta, and Kazutomi Chiba.

In this article, we present Kaientai’s graduation and school entrance songs in a popularity-based ranking!

Speaking of Kaientai’s graduation songs, the famous “Okuru Kotoba,” which became a huge hit as the theme song for the drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3B,” comes to mind!

This article introduces not only “Okuru Kotoba,” but also other Kaientai tracks perfect for the graduation and school entrance season.

Every song is filled with deep affection for graduates and new students alike—perfect choices for a fresh start!

Kaientai’s Graduation Songs, Entrance Ceremony Songs, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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A classic of the graduation season, this is a famous song by Kaientai that just about everyone in Japan has hummed at least once.

It carries not only the sadness of parting, but also a profound message that knowing sorrow can make us kinder—one that warms the heart every time you listen.

Released as a single in November 1979, it was used as the theme song for the first season of the drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3B,” starring Tetsuya Takeda, and it became a runaway hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon charts.

It was also included on the album “Wajin-den,” and has been loved for many years.

Though it’s actually a song about heartbreak, its bittersweet yet gentle words offer courage to anyone setting out on a new journey.

It’s truly a Japanese standard, a song passed down across generations.

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It’s a single by Kaientai released in 1995, which was also used as the theme song for the fourth season of the TV drama “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3B.” With its profound lyrics and moving melody, it captured the hearts of many fans and remains a timeless classic.

I believe its worldview—where endings lead to beginnings and sadness isn’t the whole story—encourages a forward-looking mindset!

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When it comes to the theme song of “Mr.

Kinpachi in Class 3-B” Season 2, this is probably the track many people think of.

Following their previous smash hit, this single by Kaientai was released in November 1980.

Much like the drama’s worldview, which tackled social issues of the time, it explores a profound theme: acknowledging human weakness and folly, yet choosing to love and live on.

The introspective lyrics by Tetsuya Takeda and the warm, heartfelt melody crafted by the members truly resonate.

It may not be a flashy anthem, but it’s a timeless classic you’ll find yourself wanting to listen to at life’s turning points—such as graduation—when you pause and reflect.

Now that we’re adults, why not listen to it again and see how it mirrors your own life?

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To New People — Kaientai (Theme Song of Mr. Kinpachi)
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Kaientai is a three-member folk group led by actor Tetsuya Takeda.

Known for hits like “Okuru Kotoba,” their song “Atarashii Hito e” is a hidden gem from the ’90s.

Its warm, folk-infused melody gently comforts the anxieties that come with graduation season.

Upbeat, hype-building anthems are great, but as a graduation song, I highly recommend a track like this—an encouraging tune that gradually fills you with courage as you listen.

Yuuki
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