Ketsumeishi Graduation Songs, Entrance Ceremony Songs, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026]

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Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

A heartwarming song themed around friendship and bonds has arrived from Ketsumeishi.

This work sings about the precious days spent with friends and the presence of companions who stand by you in tough times.

Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World,” it was released in April 2016.

The music video features the comedy trio Dachou Club, expressing their long-standing friendship.

The song is also included on the album “KETSUNOPOLIS 10.” It’s a perfect track for graduations, farewells with friends, or when you want to express gratitude to someone special.

Why not hum along while reflecting on the value of friendship?

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On graduation day, taking a moment to look back on the memories and bonds you’ve shared with friends is truly irreplaceable.

Released in April 2016, this song by Ketsumeishi is a perfect friendship anthem for just such a scene.

Written as the theme song for the animated film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World,” it resonates with vows to remain friends for decades to come and a message of supporting each other in tough times.

From its piano intro that builds with strings to a chorus that surges with feeling, the arrangement creates a sense of uplift worthy of a new beginning.

Even children anxious about parting ways will, upon hearing this song, find their feelings transform into a firm belief that “we’ll always be together from here on out.”

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Ketsumeishi “Tomodachi”

It’s a classic song about friendship and parting that I can’t help but want to listen to when graduation season arrives.

Released as a single by Ketsumeishi in February 2002, it’s included on their signature album Ketsunopolis 2 and was used as the ending theme for TV Tokyo’s JAPAN COUNTDOWN.

The message—wishing happiness for friends who are setting off on different paths—hits even harder when you listen to it as an adult.

If you play it on a night when an old friend suddenly comes to mind, it’s sure to bring those memories vividly back and move you to tears.

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Ketsumeishi “Nakama” Full Ver.

For those looking for songs focused on male friendship—especially passionate, brotherly bonds—I recommend “Nakama.” It’s a track by the hip-hop group Ketsumeishi.

Set to a sound that blends ballad and reggae, it sings about the importance of friends.

The latter half plays like a cheer song, making it a great choice to dedicate to a friend embarking on a new path.

One more thing to add: the music video.

It features a star-studded cast of actors and is produced in a drama-like style.

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Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

When graduation season arrives, there are many songs that evoke deeply moving memories.

Among them, “Sakura” is a particularly special track for people in their twenties.

Released by Ketsumeishi, this song is considered a timeless classic that colors the scenes of graduation ceremonies.

Its gentle melody and lyrics that depict fluttering cherry blossoms resonate with the heart at the milestone of graduation.

The intro, in particular, seems to symbolize both the joy and the sadness of graduating, stirring the listener’s emotions.

Since the group began their musical activities in 1993, the song has continued to be loved for a long time as an anthem that gives young people a push forward.

Still ranking high in karaoke today, this track can be seen as a message of encouragement to everyone facing graduation.