[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers]

From Me to YouTomofumi Tanizawa

Tomofumi Tanizawa – Kimi ni Todoke [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]（Anime「Kimi ni Todoke」Opening song）

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?

lightHumbreaders

Humbreaders “Hikari” Music Video

A high-velocity rock tune, “Hikari” (“Light”).

It’s a song by Humbreaders, a four-piece rock band from Osaka, released in 2022.

The track was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Shinobi no Ittoki.

It captures the essence of youth—moments of joy and hardship alike—that flashed by at the speed of light.

The playful melody tinged with a sudden sense of wistfulness makes the song even more emotional.

Recommended for those who want to greet graduation day with a refreshing feeling!

Treasure BoxMasami Okui

Treasure Box

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!

lapsHomecomings

Homecomings – Lapse (Official Music Video)

The anime Insomniacs After School depicts a romance between students, and its ending theme is known as Lapse.

Written specifically for the series by the rock band Homecomings, the song is based on the original manga and is included on their album New Neighbors.

If you’ve watched the anime, you’ll recognize what it’s singing about; even if you haven’t, you can still enjoy its wistful atmosphere.

With its gentle sound, it’s also perfect for creating a calm, relaxed space.

Beyond the timbreKitauji Quartet

TV Anime 'Sound! Euphonium 3' Non-Credit Ending Video

Here is a gentle song that stands beside everyone celebrating graduation.

It’s the ending theme of the TV anime “Sound! Euphonium 3,” released in June 2024.

The voices of the Kitauji Quartet beautifully capture the flow of time like the wind.

The lyrics cherish past experiences while singing of hope for the future, gently encouraging those who are about to set off on their journey.

Why not listen as you reflect on memories with your friends and the life that lies ahead? It will surely give you the courage to take a new step forward.

See youDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – See You Again (from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

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

Anime Expo 2010 – RSP – Kansha

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!