[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers]
When it comes to graduation songs, there are all kinds—from classic choral pieces to popular J-pop hits.
But if you’re an anime fan, you probably want to listen to anime songs that are perfect for graduation! In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of anime tracks you’ll definitely want to hear as you reflect on graduation.
In addition to the timeless staples every anime fan thinks of, we’ll also feature songs that aren’t originally “graduation songs” but still fit the graduation vibe.
We hope you find a new favorite!
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[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs You Want to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers] (71–80)
a straight roadaoba nishi koukou jūdō bu
The anime Mō Ippon! portrays girls devoted to judo, and its ending theme is Ipponmichi.
It’s performed by the Aoba West High School Judo Club from the anime, sung by the voice actors of each character.
The song is a pop tune that layers the judo term ippon with the path leading into the future.
Since it’s about the excitement of life after graduation, even those who haven’t seen the anime or don’t practice judo can relate.
NAKAMAZeddo feat. AI
A much-talked-about track born from a dream collaboration between a world-renowned producer and a powerhouse Japanese singer.
It serves as the ending theme for the anime Dragon Ball DAIMA.
Zedd’s gentle yet grand electronic sound blends beautifully with AI’s soulful vocals, resulting in a moving piece.
The lyrics, which sing of unshakable bonds with friends and hope for the future, warmly embrace the listener’s heart.
It’s the kind of song that will set your heart ablaze when you need the courage to take a step forward.
From Me to YouTanizawa Tomofumi
This is a message song that encourages you to be honest with your feelings and to clearly convey what you want to say to others.
It’s a track by Tomofumi Tanizawa, a singer-songwriter from Gifu Prefecture, released in 2009 as his second single.
It was selected as the opening theme for the anime Kimi ni Todoke, based on a shoujo manga.
The fresh, light melody feels great to listen to.
Graduation is also a time for confessions, isn’t it? Why not take courage from this song and bare your innermost feelings?
[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs You Want to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers] (81–90)
Treasure BoxOkui Masami
This is a track by Masami Okui, who has worked on numerous anime theme songs.
It was used as the opening theme for the anime SHIROBAKO.
It’s a song that gently reassures those who have just graduated and feel anxious about the future, telling them it’s going to be okay.
Memories packed into your own treasure chest.
Let’s listen to this song and do our best so we can keep filling it with many more treasures from here on out!
See youDREAMS COME TRUE
A bright, poppy number that’s quintessentially DREAMS COME TRUE.
It was used as the theme song for the film “One Piece: Episode of Chopper Plus – Bloom in the Winter, Miracle Sakura.” When the sadness of graduation weighs on you, it can be surprisingly hard to say even a simple “You’ve got this” to your friends.
This is a song that transforms the loneliness of goodbye into a brighter feeling with the words, “Let’s meet again.”
Thanks.RSP
A track by the female vocal unit RSP, featured as an ending theme for the anime BLEACH.
The reason we’ve been able to reach the day of graduation safely is thanks to the support of so many people—family, friends, and more.
Why not take this opportunity at graduation to properly express your gratitude to those who have supported you? This song will give you that extra push!
Hika Re InochiKitri
Hikare Inochi is a song that makes you excited about moving forward into the future.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Komi Can’t Communicate.
The performers are Kitri, a sister piano-duo unit known for their clear, transparent sound.
The buoyant piano tone expresses the “anticipation” and “thrill” woven into the song, and just listening to it lifts your spirits.
Graduating and stepping into a new place can sometimes feel scary, but this song will help turn those feelings into something positive.
