Popular and recommended graduation songs on YouTube Shorts: a special feature of memorable classics

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

This song, which shines with tuki.’s pure sensibility, portrays a bittersweet love that comes to an end with the arrival of spring.

Using the beauty of cherry blossoms as its motif, the lyrics capture the fleeting brilliance and fragility of youth, resonating deeply with teenagers experiencing graduation or parting.

The transparent vocals and gentle acoustic guitar beautifully express the resolve to move forward while cherishing memories.

Released in January 2024, the track is known as an insert song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.

Graduation Edition 2024,” and its animated music video by Posuka Demizu of “The Promised Neverland” also drew attention.

It’s a perfect song not only for students facing spring farewells, but for anyone who wants to look back on precious moments with someone special.

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back number – Horizon (SCENT OF HUMOR TOUR 2022 Ver.)

Back Number’s “Suiheisen” (Horizon) was created to encourage students who lost their chance to compete in the Inter-High during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Not only students—many people have felt this song give them a push.

The unadorned vocals and emotional, beautiful lyrics really resonate, don’t they? It’s also a great choice if you’re thinking of a moving performance for a graduation ceremony.

Even after graduation, you may hit walls, struggle, and shed tears.

In those moments too, I’m sure this song you listened to back then will become a source of comfort for your heart.

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Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)

Choosing the right song for a graduation ceremony—one that marks a fresh start—is never easy.

Among the songs that can truly move an audience, I recommend “Urei-zakura” by the band Atarayo.

This ballad, set against the backdrop of fluttering cherry blossoms, features lyrics that portray parting and hope, resonating deeply.

Its message and sound arrangement convey a bittersweet feeling while also offering forward-looking energy.

It’s the perfect song to color such an important day in life as graduation.

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Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

As if symbolizing the arrival of a new season and the farewells it brings, Aimyon’s “On Nights When the Sakura Fall” is a richly emotional song perfectly suited to the milestone of graduation.

While delicately depicting encounters and partings, the song also carries a charm that inspires springtime hope.

Within the lyrics Aimyon weaves, anxiety and anticipation for the future coexist, adding color to graduation ceremonies while offering warmth to listeners’ hearts.

Listening to this track may help you prepare yourself for a new journey.

For this spring’s graduation, be sure to lend an ear to this beautiful melody crafted by Aimyon.

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

The graduation-themed ballad delivered by Suzukisuzuki brilliantly captures the mix of emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and delight—of youth.

With lyrics filled with memories of school days—chimes, tears, crumpled notebooks, and days spent under the spring sky—it’s sure to move your heart.

Released digitally in February 2022, the song also drew attention for its music video featuring three popular video creators.

As a track that resonates with the loneliness of those leaving their hometowns to start new lives, it stands as one of the most beloved graduation songs.