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[2026] Graduation Songs That Move People in Their 20s

Do you remember that melody that echoed through the gym on graduation day? The song we sang with our arms around friends, holding back tears—the nostalgic BGM that played in the classroom.

Graduation songs are a special presence that distills youth itself, aren’t they? In this article, aimed at people currently in their 20s, we’ll deliver a rich selection of moving graduation songs that will bring back memories—focusing on tracks released during the 2010s through the pandemic era of the 2020s, when this generation experienced graduation.

Please enjoy to the end, soaking in the nostalgia as if you’re going back to meet your past self!

[2026] Graduation Songs That Move Millennials: Most Memorable Picks (51–60)

Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro

An emotionally moving ballad themed around graduation.

It skillfully captures both the sadness of parting and the anticipation of a new journey.

With a beautiful melody and resonant strings that touch the heart, this work was released digitally in March 2019.

It also drew attention as a SoftBank TV commercial song and resonated with many listeners.

The lyrics weave together memories spent with the changing seasons and hopes for the future, inspiring a positive outlook.

It’s a perfect song not only for graduates but for anyone about to take a new step in life.

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FlowerORANGE RANGE

A beautifully crafted song that captures the fragility of life and the strength of love has been delivered by ORANGE RANGE.

Released in October 2004 as the theme song for the film “Be With You,” it topped the Oricon charts for four consecutive weeks.

With total sales reaching approximately 999,000 copies, it became the band’s first million-selling hit.

The song sings of the preciousness of life and the importance of bonds with loved ones, resonating with many through its profound lyrics and moving melody.

It remains cherished by many as a track to listen to during graduation season and times of parting.

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Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Angela Aki - “Tegami: Haikei Jugo no Kimi e (2014)”
Letter ~To You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki

Among the many songs given as send-offs at the start of youth, Angela Aki’s “Tegami: Haikei Jugo no Kimi e (Letter: To My Fifteen-Year-Old Self)” stands out for the profound emotion it evokes.

Since its 2008 release, it has been chosen as a choral piece by many junior high schools and continues to be loved across generations.

The song is a message of encouragement to young people standing at a crossroads, where anxiety and hope intertwine.

Its concept of writing a letter to one’s fifteen-year-old self invites self-reflection while empowering you to move forward.

Simply listening to it can give you the courage to keep going, even amid uncertainty.

It’s the kind of experience that makes you recall that graduation day and, at the same time, feel a gentle push on your back as you live in the present.

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Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī

Chatmonchy – Farewell, Youth – Zepp Osaka 2008
Farewell, YouthChatto Monchī

This song delicately portrays the end of youth and a new beginning.

It carefully weaves everyday scenes and emotions, beautifully capturing the complex feelings of young people facing graduation.

Included on Chatmonchy’s debut mini-album, “chatmonchy has come,” it was released in November 2005.

In 2007, it was featured as a commercial song for Recruit’s graduation season campaign, resonating with many listeners.

This piece is perfect for students approaching graduation and for anyone standing at a turning point in life.

Each listen brings a warm sense of nostalgia and the courage to look ahead.

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In conclusion

Songs that accompany the milestone of graduation vividly revive the scenes and feelings of that time, even after many years.

The days spent in the classroom, the hours talking with friends, and the moment you take a new step forward—graduation songs gently embrace all of these, warming your heart each time you listen.

Find the one special song that’s yours, and carry it with you alongside your irreplaceable memories.