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[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors

I want to give a heartfelt gift to the senior who supported me! You were scolded many times, taught important things, and worked together toward your goals… Surely you, too, have someone like that in your life, don’t you? When a senior graduates or retires, many of us want to express our gratitude to the fullest, yet still feel embarrassed to say it directly.

So in this article, we’ll share plenty of songs that express gratitude to seniors.

Find the song that perfectly matches your feelings, and try conveying your thanks to your senior along with the music.

Playlist

[Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
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1eastTHANXWANIMA
THANXWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s iconic song of gratitude and encouragement, “THANX”
2eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
A classic graduation song by ONE OK ROCK
3eastpresentSEKAI NO OWARI
presentSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
Let's express our gratitude with a gift
4easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
A signature song by WANIMA—a motivating track that sings of friendship and gratitude.
5eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A poignant masterpiece that likens life to an adventure
6eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeNplay_arrow
An Anthem to Cheer You On in the Face of Adversity
7eastI’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
I'm glad I met you.Inoue Sonokoplay_arrow
Gratitude to my senior and the loneliness of parting
8eastfar; distant; by farGReeeeN
far; distant; by farGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s graduation song, a song of emotion and gratitude
9easttreasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
Expressing gratitude to a senior through a song by wacci
10eastBest friendSnow Man
Best friendSnow Manplay_arrow
Snow Man, the popular dance group, with heartwarming lyrics
11eastSong of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
Doraemon movie theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
12eastLetterback number
Letterback numberplay_arrow
Let's sing 'Letter' with gratitude in our hearts.
13eastlovin’Mrs. GREEN APPLE
lovin'Mrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
Expressing gratitude to a senior with a moving song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
14eastThank youRemioromen
Thank youRemioromenplay_arrow
A song of gratitude and growth by Remioromen
15eastSong of BeginningsGReeeeN
Song of BeginningsGReeeeNplay_arrow
Conveying gratitude and courage through GReeeeN’s “Hajimari no Uta”
16eastbudKobukuro
budKobukuroplay_arrow
A classic song filled with deep love and gratitude for my mother
17eastHarukaYOASOBI
HarukaYOASOBIplay_arrow
Express your gratitude with YOASOBI’s “Haruka.”
18eastDon’t bloom.WHITE JAM
Don't bloom.WHITE JAMplay_arrow
A gentle, piano-centered accompaniment with a beautifully sweet vocal…
19eastTo the futureKiroro
To the futureKiroroplay_arrow
Kiroro, which has become a classic graduation song, ...
20eastGray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masaki
Gray and BlueYonezu Kenshi + Suda Masakiplay_arrow
Two hugely popular figures, Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda…
21eastThank you, you idiot.Kishidan
Thank you, you idiot.Kishidanplay_arrow
Kishidan’s song of gratitude—its familiar words resonate in the heart.
22eastI should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu
I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsuplay_arrow
Spitz's smash hit becomes the theme song for Hakusen Nagashi
23eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Motohiro Hata’s famous song, a gentle singing voice that resonates in the heart
24eastA bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperflyplay_arrow
Love and gratitude conveyed in a bouquet
25eastIf you laugh at the skywacci
If you laugh at the skywacciplay_arrow
“I’ve been able to keep going because you were there, senpai!” So...
26eastThank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
Sing of gratitude and resolve to a senior
27eastDepartureGReeeeN
DepartureGReeeeNplay_arrow
Always staying by your side through the many moments of youth…
28eastCHARMWANIMA
CHARMWANIMAplay_arrow
An energetic and upbeat song introduction for a graduation ceremony
29eastThank youikimonogakari
Thank youikimonogakariplay_arrow
NHK’s morning drama GeGeGe..., starring Nao Matsushita
30eastA Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaru
A Bouquet for YouUtada Hikaruplay_arrow
Music for farewells is an important element for conveying emotions.
31eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
Popular as a graduation song, this track is often played at graduation ceremonies...
32eastJust, thank you.MONKEY MAJIK
Just, thank you.MONKEY MAJIKplay_arrow
A classic, all-time favorite thank-you song just like the title suggests. You…
33eastrainbow-coloredayaka
rainbow-coloredayakaplay_arrow
Celebrating the new journey of a senior with a wonderful smile…
34eastThank you to youWachi Hinako
Thank you to youWachi Hinakoplay_arrow
A heartfelt song filled with gratitude
35eastThank YouAAA
Thank YouAAAplay_arrow
A song filled with gratitude and encouragement for a senior
36eastTime View ~The Road That Continues Forever~naniwa danshi
Time View ~The Road That Continues Forever~naniwa danshiplay_arrow
I want you to give this to the senior who’s setting off toward the future…
37eastGrateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashi
Grateful, thrilled, and overwhelmed like a stormarashiplay_arrow
Appreciation to my senior and congratulations on graduation
38eastFriend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzuplay_arrow
The senior I spent so many hours with every day...
39eastSTAND BY MEMONGOL800
STAND BY MEMONGOL800play_arrow
'Chiisana Koi no Uta' is becoming a standard song for graduation ceremonies...
40eastPrecious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaaplay_arrow
Road of Major’s signature song filled with youth and passion
41eastThank youSUPER BEAVER
Thank youSUPER BEAVERplay_arrow
A moving song that expresses gratitude to a senior
42eastThank you beyond wordsAYA
Thank you beyond wordsAYAplay_arrow
A spring graduation song that makes you feel the bond with your seniors
43eastThank you ~Voices at the Departure~berii guddoman
Thank you ~Voices at the Departure~berii guddomanplay_arrow
A thank-you message song by Berry Goodman
44eastSmall palmAqua Timez
Small palmAqua Timezplay_arrow
A drama theme song that expresses gratitude for a senior’s support
45eastBecause you’re my hero.LiSA
Because you're my hero.LiSAplay_arrow
Upperclassmen or seniors from clubs or circles, seniors at part-time jobs, and so on…
46eastGoodbyeBULE ENCOUNT
GoodbyeBULE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
The 2017 film “LAST COP …”
47eastThank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takaya
Thank you, thank you.Kawasaki Takayaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with gratitude and love for my senior
48eastCheering songShonan no Kaze Feat. MOOMIN
Cheering songShonan no Kaze Feat. MOOMINplay_arrow
A cheering song by Shonan no Kaze that exudes a gentle warmth…
49eastThank youHY
Thank youHYplay_arrow
Introduction to a song that depicts gratitude to a senior and personal growth
50eastYouth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
We spend a lot of time together every day, and my friend...
51eastMy friend—now and forever.Ketsumeishi
My friend—now and forever.Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A song of gratitude that sings of a deep bond with a senior
52eastAt all times.Makihara Noriyuki
At all times.Makihara Noriyukiplay_arrow
No matter what happens, let’s never forget to be ourselves…
53eastEvery single minute and second, you and IHoneyWorks meets Sufia
Every single minute and second, you and IHoneyWorks meets Sufiaplay_arrow
Every HoneyWorks song is packed with youth...
54eastHarukaLACCO TOWER
HarukaLACCO TOWERplay_arrow
The ending theme of the TV anime Dragon Ball Super...
55eastThank You ~Infinite Cheers~℃-ute
Thank You ~Infinite Cheers~℃-uteplay_arrow
A heartfelt cheer song filled with gratitude for my senior
56eastOur stepwacci
Our stepwacciplay_arrow
'Our First Step' is a touching song that feels like youth.
57eastGoodbye, thank you.chanyu i
Goodbye, thank you.chanyu iplay_arrow
A popular singer on TikTok sings a song of gratitude for a breakup.
58eastthreadBank Band
threadBank Bandplay_arrow
The person whom Miyuki Nakajima released in 1998, ...
59eastThank youDew
Thank youDewplay_arrow
Dew is a female two-person musical duo. Currently, …
60eastThank youSun Set Swish
Thank youSun Set Swishplay_arrow
Is this how I show my gratitude to the person who was my role model?
61eastThank youHOME MADE kazoku
Thank youHOME MADE kazokuplay_arrow
Let's honestly express our gratitude to our seniors.
62eastHeroAmuro Namie
HeroAmuro Namieplay_arrow
From a junior’s perspective, a senior who can handle anything...
63eastSenpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySail
Senpai.HoneyWorks meets TrySailplay_arrow
A narrative-style song that expresses gratitude to an unrequited senior and wishes for their happiness.
64eastYubeshi-senpaiShibata Satoko
Yubeshi-senpaiShibata Satokoplay_arrow
If I make it my go-to song for a senior colleague’s farewell party, it’ll be a hit...
65eastarigatouAmuro Namie
arigatouAmuro Namieplay_arrow
Expressing gratitude to a senior with Namie Amuro’s “arigatou”
66eastgiftJapa Hari Netto
giftJapa Hari Nettoplay_arrow
Disbanded in 2007 and reunited in 2015...
67eastThe season of farewellSHISHAMO
The season of farewellSHISHAMOplay_arrow
One of SHISHAMO’s charms is that young peo...
68eastcompanion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
The drama “Woman of Steel” starring Michiko Kichise...
69eastAt dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
If they’re a senior from my club, we can work together toward a single goal...
70eastPHANTOM ~Promise~GReeeeN
PHANTOM ~Promise~GReeeeNplay_arrow
A theme park called Tokyo One Piece Tower, based on the nationally beloved manga '...'}
71eastMarch 9Little Glee Monster
March 9Little Glee Monsterplay_arrow
LGM cover of Remioromen's “March 9th”
72eastWhen saying goodbyeSakaguchi Ami
When saying goodbyeSakaguchi Amiplay_arrow
To straightforwardly say to the senior who helped me grow, "...
73easthometownTominaga Yusuke
hometownTominaga Yusukeplay_arrow
If you're looking for background music for an elementary school graduation ceremony, …
74eastGlowing Storm!otome sutoomu!
Glowing Storm!otome sutoomu!play_arrow
A song expressing gratitude for the memory of being helped by a senior on stage.
75eastBeginningBLUE ENCOUNT
BeginningBLUE ENCOUNTplay_arrow
Cheering song for the 94th All Japan High School Soccer Championship…
76eastTo meKAZUKI UJIIE
To meKAZUKI UJIIEplay_arrow
Expressing gratitude through music
77eastKizunazundare
Kizunazundareplay_arrow
The three-member unit Zundare from Tsushima City, Nagasaki Prefecture…
78eastBond.haji→
Bond.haji→play_arrow
Even if they're your senior, as long as you're both still students, your ages are...
79eastHomeward Road in MarchHirai Dai
Homeward Road in MarchHirai Daiplay_arrow
I strongly feel that I will never forget the days I spent with my senior.
80eastA Poem for YouDUFF
A Poem for YouDUFFplay_arrow
MBS 'Everyone’s Koshien' theme song, D...
81eastsparklewacci
sparklewacciplay_arrow
wacci’s so—that gently stays close to the listener’s heart…
82eastLet’s go back to my hometown.GMT
Let's go back to my hometown.GMTplay_arrow
Gratitude to my local seniors and memories of how they helped me...
83eastcomrade-in-armstaiyozoku
comrade-in-armstaiyozokuplay_arrow
The first mini released in 2002…
84eastThank youSMAP
Thank youSMAPplay_arrow
If you want to express your gratitude, it’s best to do it straightforwardly...
85eastbouquetNakajima Mika
bouquetNakajima Mikaplay_arrow
There are also those who are moved to tears by the sorrow of their seniors leaving...
86eastshuttle runKanoerana
shuttle runKanoeranaplay_arrow
While expressing my gratitude to my seniors and teachers, from here on, the battle...
87eastSTAND BY MEGOING STEADY
STAND BY MEGOING STEADYplay_arrow
An unexpected tone, yet it gradually builds up
88eastFrom tomorrow, only the shadow of memoryYamaki Risa/Morito Chisaki/Ozeki Mai/Yanagawa Nanami/Funaki Musubu (Kantorii Gaaruzu)
From tomorrow, only the shadow of memoryYamaki Risa/Morito Chisaki/Ozeki Mai/Yanagawa Nanami/Funaki Musubu (Kantorii Gaaruzu)play_arrow
Momoko Tsugunaga 15th Anniversary Idol Album…
89eastIt’s okaywacci
It's okaywacciplay_arrow
The warm, comforting messages in wacci’s songs that stay close to the heart
90eastSong of ThanksV6
Song of ThanksV6play_arrow
V6’s song of gratitude, a track filled with feelings for their comrades
91eastThank youTakamoto Yosuke
Thank youTakamoto Yosukeplay_arrow
A number by Yosuke Takemoto, dedicated with gratitude to his senior.
92eastSong of ThanksMirai Akari
Song of ThanksMirai Akariplay_arrow
A Virtual YouTuber’s Song of Gratitude
93eastI’m home. Welcome back. Thank you — our future.erica
I'm home. Welcome back. Thank you — our future.ericaplay_arrow
A moving song by Erica from Yamanashi, a song of departure
94eastDepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
DepartureFUNKY MONKEY BABYSplay_arrow
The music unit FUNKY that adds color to our youth…
95eastBackstage☆RegularTsuchida Satoshi (Inoue Tsuyoshi) · Koganei Shinji (Eguchi Takuya)
Backstage☆RegularTsuchida Satoshi (Inoue Tsuyoshi) · Koganei Shinji (Eguchi Takuya)play_arrow
From the TV anime Kuroko's Basketball, ...
96eastThe title of the fastest and strongestNaruko Akira Kichi (Fukushima Jun) & Tadokoro Jin (Itō Kentarō)
The title of the fastest and strongestNaruko Akira Kichi (Fukushima Jun) & Tadokoro Jin (Itō Kentarō)play_arrow
Senior and junior, yet the best of rivals, and close friends...
97eastThanksCHEHON
ThanksCHEHONplay_arrow
A song by CHEHON that expresses gratitude to a senior to whom he caused trouble.
98eastSoldier, run.B’z
Soldier, run.B'zplay_arrow
Toward my senior, just as I wish, the goal...
99eastpaprikaYonezu Kenshi
paprikaYonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
Kenshi Yonezu self-covers Paprika—a song that conveys gratitude as a cheering anthem.
100eastPassionate soulB-DASH
Passionate soulB-DASHplay_arrow
Just as my senior was a source of emotional support for me...
101eastbondhaji→
bondhaji→play_arrow
This is a song I want to duet on with a close senior colleague.
102eastWonderful DaysFire Ball
Wonderful DaysFire Ballplay_arrow
A song with a unique worldview that sings gratitude for encounters to a reggae-style rhythm.
103eastCallingAAA
CallingAAAplay_arrow
Feelings penned at the moment of parting with someone dear...
104eastBeauty Looking BackMōningu Musume ’14
Beauty Looking BackMōningu Musume '14play_arrow
Perfect for the drama club. A senior who has played the lead role many times...
105eastClimb the staircase of dreams!kenkyuusei (SKE48)
Climb the staircase of dreams!kenkyuusei (SKE48)play_arrow
Turning our admiration for the dream stage where our seniors shine into S...
106eastThank youOKAMOTO’S
Thank youOKAMOTO'Splay_arrow
A birthday song from OKAMOTO’S filled with gratitude and love
107easthow beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumi
how beautiful you areHamasaki Ayumiplay_arrow
A ballad that sings gratitude to my mother
108eastMuch appreciatedchīmu shachihoko
Much appreciatedchīmu shachihokoplay_arrow
Inducted into the Hall of Fame by the Japan Local Idol Revitalization Association…
109eastPride feat. BESDOZAN11
Pride feat. BESDOZAN11play_arrow
This is a song I’d like a senior and junior to sing as a duet...
110eastSakura AleAdachi Kana
Sakura AleAdachi Kanaplay_arrow
As a cheer song to send to my senior, sung by Kana Adachi…
111eastSong of ParentsGReeeeN
Song of ParentsGReeeeNplay_arrow
GReeeeN’s classic song that portrays love and gratitude toward one’s parents
112eastpurplejoōbachi
purplejoōbachiplay_arrow
An inspiring song by Queen Bee that portrays gratitude and bonds
113eastbouquetieiri reo
bouquetieiri reoplay_arrow
A heartwarming love song that bundles gratitude into a bouquet
114eastDon’t give up!PETER MAN
Don't give up!PETER MANplay_arrow
A message song in which juniors cheer on a graduating senior’s resolve to pursue their dream.
115eastMy DreamTakagi Miki (Takahashi Nozomi)
My DreamTakagi Miki (Takahashi Nozomi)play_arrow
Appearing in the TV anime “School-Live!” is…
116eastA gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzu
A gift from GodSazan Ōrusutāzuplay_arrow
A famous Southern (SaZaN) song filled with thoughts for parent and child
117eastGo for it!!Urufuruzu
Go for it!!Urufuruzuplay_arrow
Senpai, just do your best! Cheering for you with all my might…
118eastThe First Steprakkuraifu
The First Steprakkuraifuplay_arrow
New students—and especially new members of the workforce—don’t know their way around at all...
119eastSong of Springsupittsu
Song of Springsupittsuplay_arrow
I want to express my gratitude to a senior colleague who has always been supportive...
120eastroad; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)UNIONE​
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)UNIONE​play_arrow
A vocalist who made their major debut in 2016…