[Latest] Reiwa-Era Graduation Songs | Check Out the Most Popular Tracks!

After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata

After the Sakura [MV] - Tani Yuuki, Ryo 'LEFTY' Miyata, cross-dominance

An encouraging song delicately depicting the shift from winter to spring has been born from the collaboration between Tani Yuuki and cross-dominance.

Through familiar scenes in everyday life—like the north wind, shadows, and a bus stop—it gently embraces moments of farewell and departure, becoming a warm and comforting piece.

The song was presented as the official theme for SAKURA MUSIC FES.

2025, held in March 2025, delivering a message perfectly suited to the spring season to many listeners.

Tani Yuuki’s clear, translucent vocals blend beautifully with the elegant melody produced by Ryo ‘LEFTY’ Miyata, offering gentle solace to the heart.

It’s a track that quietly gives you a nudge—whether you’re seeking to soothe a work-weary soul or are about to take a new step forward.

sentimentalculenasm

culenasm “Sentimental” (Official Music Video)

Culenasm’s song delivers sentimental feelings with raw emotion.

It’s a shoegaze number where roaring guitars resonate beautifully.

Released digitally on February 5, 2025, the track centers on themes of regret over past relationships and the bittersweet wish to return to those moments.

Through its guitar sound, it expresses both the beauty of memories and the ache of regret.

In December 2023, they also provided the theme song for director Hideki Noda’s film “Futari no Kizuato” (The Scars of Two).

It’s a recommended listen for anyone looking to confront past memories and emotions as graduation season approaches.

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】

A heartwarming graduation-themed track from Suzuki Suzuki, a sibling duo known for their clear vocals and beautiful harmonies.

The lyrics carefully capture memories from school days and irreplaceable friendships, offering comfort to those facing the complex emotions of graduation season.

As a new life filled with both anxiety and anticipation approaches, this bittersweet yet powerful cheer song gently encourages courage and determination to move forward.

The song is included on the album “313,” and its music video—created in collaboration with a popular video creator—has also drawn attention.

It’s a moving piece that we hope you’ll listen to as a message of encouragement to yourself and your cherished friends in this season of parting that everyone experiences.

pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 “Footbridge”

An ambitious work by Nogizaka46 that delicately portrays the emotions of standing at a crossroads in life.

Set against the season of cold, wintry winds, the protagonist’s hesitation and resolve as they try to take a step toward the future are striking.

While burdened by worries about their path and dreams, the image of a young person attempting to take a new step forward, as if guided by the view from atop a pedestrian bridge, is something anyone can relate to.

Released in December 2024, the work features 4th-generation member Sakura Endo as center and includes a new song by the 5th generation.

It comes in multiple editions from Type-A to Type-D, and also contains footage from the Hong Kong concert.

Highly recommended as a song that gently nudges forward those who hold both hope and anxiety for an unseen future.

Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46

Sakurazaka46 'Sakuzuki'

This work overlays the heartbreak of youthful farewells with the way cherry blossoms fall, weaving a message that is both refreshing and bittersweet—perfect for the feelings that come with a new school term.

Sakurazaka46’s piece wraps you in a warm sense of emotion, like a graduation album filled with cherished memories on a single page.

Released in February 2023, the song drew attention as Rena Moriya’s first center performance, sold 349,000 copies on the Oricon Weekly Single Ranking, and debuted at No.

1.

With lyrics that resonate in a season of new meetings and partings and a beautiful melody, it will surely stay close to the hearts of elementary school students facing graduation or moving up a grade and gently give them a push forward.