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

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Sakura Usagi, gaining attention as a new graduation song of the Reiwa era, is characterized by a melody that deeply resonates with the heart.

Takaya Kawasaki’s clear, transparent vocals gently embrace the poignant emotions of graduation as a turning point.

The warm tones of the acoustic guitar and strings also feel like they encourage each step toward a new beginning.

When it plays in the background of a graduation ceremony, it will lend strength to carry hope into the future.

Takaya Kawasaki’s “Sakura Usagi” — a highly recommended track for the new journeys that lie ahead.

Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei

[MV] A Classroom in Blue / Suisei Hoshimachi (hololive × HoneyWorks) [#HoloHani Original]

A youthful song released in February 2024 by Suisei Hoshimachi, who radiates an overwhelming presence as hololive’s songstress.

Born from the collaboration project “HoloHani” with HoneyWorks, the piece depicts the sparkle of days spent in the classroom and the emotional stirrings brought about by meeting friends.

Centered on a band sound layered with strings, its refreshing arrangement blends beautifully with her resolute vocals, leaving a warm afterglow in the listener’s heart.

In addition to being featured in a Google Pixel | au commercial, it was also loved as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s “What’s So Wrong With Being Azato?” A memorable number that gently lends you the courage to take a step onto a new path.

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Aogeba Aozora Music Video

A song by Motohiro Hata that portrays the transience of life and the preciousness of each moment.

It expresses shifting emotions through the four seasons and the deepening of human relationships, with striking scenes of parting and new departures.

The lyrics convey hope and a forward-looking spirit, emphasizing the importance of connection.

It was released digitally in March 2019, written for SoftBank’s music project TV commercial “Graduation.” In the commercial, Kaya Kiyohara plays a graduating student and Kei Tanaka plays a teacher.

With a moving voice and a warm message, it accompanies graduation ceremonies and those taking their next steps.

one’s true feelingssumika

sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

An encouraging song by sumika that sings about the importance of laying bare the weakness and uncertainty you keep hidden in your heart.

Included on the single released in January 2021, the track was written as the official support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Built around piano and band sounds, its arrangement is striking: it unfolds dramatically from verses that feel like a quiet self-questioning into a chorus where resolve solidifies.

Rather than a simple “keep going” anthem, it resonates because it first acknowledges one’s own weakness and then portrays the determination to move forward.

It’s a perfect song for those stepping into a new environment at graduation or anyone who wants to face themselves when they feel like giving up.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

The spring-themed song crafted by Non fills you with hope and courage for the start of a new season.

It captures the many feelings that come with the arrival of spring, and its lyrics—gently encouraging listeners—leave a lasting impression.

Released digitally in January 2025, the track had long been a fan favorite, with frequent requests for an official recording after live performances.

In the music video, Non portrays a student band, expressing the sparkle of youth and radiating an energy that lifts your spirits just by watching.

It’s a perfect pick for anyone about to embark on a new chapter or looking to refresh their mindset.

Prologue.Yuika

Prologue. / “Yuika” [MV]

A moving song that powerfully captures graduation and the start of a new life.

Woven from Yuika’s clear, translucent vocals and lyrics that resonate with the heart, this piece heralds the arrival of spring to every listener.

Released in March 2023 to coincide with Yuika’s own high school graduation, the song’s words are filled with friendship, memories, and hope for the future, offering comfort to anyone facing graduation.

Perfect for ceremonies and parting moments alike, it brings solace both to those setting out on a new path and to those seeing them off.

orangeMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Orange [LIVE from Zenjin Mito to Weltraum ~Meimei Edition~]

Now that we’re adults, we can finally embrace our past selves.

This perspective resonates deeply in this number by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Featured on the album “ANTENNA,” released in July 2023, the song stands out for its lyrics that look back on youthful days.

Its message—affirming everything as a treasure, from the nights we cried to the days we laughed together—truly moves the heart.

In August 2024, it was also chosen as the theme song for an Asahi Kasei Real Estate Residence commercial, reaching an even wider audience.

It’s a track that will resonate not only with those approaching graduation, but also with anyone for whom school days are already a distant memory.