[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] (21–30)
The Story You Don't Knowsupercell

After graduation, you end up separated from the person you like and your friends… This is a song I recommend for anyone carrying that kind of bittersweet feeling.
The lyrics gently sink into your heart, making you realize that once you graduate, you won’t be able to spend time like this anymore.
It makes you want to do what you can now so you won’t have any regrets.
Hooray for love!μ’s

A song by μ’s, the school idol group from Love Live!.
It’s the coupling track to the single “Mogyutto ‘love’ de Sekkinchuu!”.
Graduation isn’t the end—it’s the start of a new future! This is a song that turns the anxieties felt at that new departure into positive feelings.
GarnetHanako Oku

The theme song of “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” Accompanied by the sound of piano, it’s a song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.
It’s the kind of student-days romance that almost everyone has experienced.
Even if you fall in love with someone else as an adult, you never really forget the person you loved in your youth, do you?
DiplomaShion Miyawaki

This is the insert song from episode 25 of the anime Assassination Classroom: Second Season.
A diploma only records that you have completed your school life.
Yet a diploma holds far more than those words—it is filled with countless memories.
As you receive your own single diploma, why not listen to this song while placing your own memories upon it?
secret base ~What You Gave Me~Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, Saori Hayami

The ending theme of “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” It’s a cover of ZONE’s classic hit, performed by the voice actresses who play the anime’s heroines.
Although it’s a summer song, its lyrics—singing about the fun memories with childhood friends and the sadness of parting—make it a perfect fit for graduation ceremonies as well.
MOMENT RINGμ’s

The final single from μ’s, born from Love Live!.
Even though it’s their last, it’s crafted with a bright and energetic melody that’s so very μ’s.
It expresses gratitude to the friends who stayed by their side, and the feeling that this isn’t the end—that their bond will continue from here on.
You can feel the thrill and excitement for the future.
The Season of See You Again...Inazuma All-Stars

It’s the theme song of the soccer-themed anime Inazuma Eleven.
The lyrics, woven around the theme of “youth,” will surely resonate with anyone about to graduate and make memories to last a lifetime! It’s a little sad to part ways with your friends after graduation, but isn’t it exciting to think about meeting again, each of you having grown so much?





