RAG MusicGraduation
A lovely graduation song

A graduation song that's trending and popular on TikTok. A perfect track for memory videos.

When spring arrives, it’s graduation season for students—a time of farewells, but also the beginning of new encounters.

Some of you might sing nostalgic songs at your graduation ceremony, or even create and post graduation videos.

So this time, we’d like to introduce some of the most popular graduation songs on TikTok! There are plenty of moving tracks that reflect on friendships and past memories.

These songs are perfect for graduation ceremonies—both for saying goodbye and taking a new step forward—so if you’re making a graduation video or choosing a choral piece for the ceremony, be sure to use this as a reference!

Graduation songs popular and trending on TikTok. Perfect tracks for memory videos (1–10)

Time ParadoxVaundy

Time Paradox (Theme Song of the Movie Doraemon: Nobita’s Earth Symphony) / Vaundy: MUSIC VIDEO
Time ParadoxVaundy

Vaundy, who handles everything himself from songwriting and composition to video production, is a multi-talented artist hugely popular especially among young people.

Written as the theme song for Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Earth Symphony, this heartwarming pop tune was released digitally in January 2024.

Despite its pared-down, minimal arrangement, its crisp, groovy sound really sticks in your ears.

The lyrics, which remind you that everyday life is a treasure, seem perfect for posting graduation-season memory videos on TikTok.

Beloved by many listeners—with over 200 million streams—this masterpiece gently accompanies new beginnings.

Thank youKagura SCOPE

Kagura SCOPE – Thank You [Official Music Video]
Thank youKagura SCOPE

If you want to express the gratitude you don’t usually say out loud at the milestone of graduation, “Arigato” is a great pick.

It’s a single released for streaming in December 2024 by Rapsinger Kagura SCOPE, whose street-performance acts have also drawn attention on social media.

Blending the punch of hip-hop-rooted lyricism with an approachable melody, this track delivers straight-from-the-heart emotions that overflow beyond a simple “thank you,” and sings of the miracle of meeting you.

Its down-to-earth message slips gently into the listener’s heart, warmly wrapping the sadness of parting.

It’s perfect as BGM for a memory video—gather photos with the important people who supported you, like friends, family, or mentors, and give it a try.

My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi

A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship.

Released in April 2016 by Ketsumeishi, it was written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” The music video features the comedy trio Dachou Club and delivers a moving portrayal of their long-standing friendship.

It’s a perfect track to listen to at graduations or when parting with friends, so consider using it to look back on memories with close friends or as background music for a graduation video.

Thank youikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari 'Arigatou' Music Video
Thank youikimonogakari

An immortal masterpiece by Ikimono-gakari, imbued with bonds nurtured in warm everyday life and gratitude toward loved ones.

Released in 2010, this song became widely beloved as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo, starring Nao Matsushita.

The gentle yet powerful melody composed by Yoshiki Mizuno is cherished across generations—so much so that it was chosen as the entrance march for the 2011 National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.

There are few songs as fitting for conveying your feelings to the friends and family who have supported you at graduations and farewell gatherings.

It’s also perfect as background music for nostalgic look-back videos trending on TikTok or for moving slideshows.

As spring arrives and you take a new step forward, why not entrust your overflowing gratitude to this song?

March 9Remioromen

It’s a perfect song for graduation ceremonies and farewell season.

Released by Remioromen in March 2004, the track was originally created for a friend’s wedding, but later came to be widely loved as a graduation song.

With a moving melody and delicate lyrics, it gently embraces feelings of parting and new beginnings.

The song was also used in the TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” and has become a piece that resonates with many people.

It’s highly recommended for those embarking on a new chapter or experiencing a farewell with someone important.

Try using it as background music for your graduation video.