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

Please give me wingsHayashibara Megumi

Chris Hart – “Tsubasa o Kudasai”

This is an insert song from the animated film Evangelion: 2.0 You Can (Not) Advance, which is popular across generations.

It was used during a shocking scene near the end, so many who have seen the movie probably remember it well.

It’s a classic choral piece often sung at graduation ceremonies.

It’s performed by Megumi Hayashibara, who voices the character Rei Ayanami.

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Hane Keisuke

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Where Farewells LeadTakigawa Arisa

Alisa Takigawa “The Whereabouts of Goodbye” Music Video (Short Ver.)

A refreshing number by Arisa Takigawa, used as the ending theme for the anime Owarimonogatari.

It sings about the delicate romances of student days.

The love you experience as a student is filled with a heart-pounding excitement you can’t quite feel once you’re an adult—and you get hurt all the more because of it.

This is a song that makes you look back on those bittersweet memories of love leading up to graduation.

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SAKI

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My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Boku no Friend” - TV Size - (TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’ Ending Theme) MV

A refreshing graduation song used as the ending theme for the anime Kemono Friends.

During your youth, you may meet friends who last a lifetime.

This is a song that lets you feel that the bond with such a best friend will never fade, even after graduation.

Please be sure to listen to it together with that special person you met!

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SAKI

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signpostChihara Minori

Minori Chihara “Michishirube” MV Full Size — Violet Evergarden Ending Theme / “Violet Evergarden” Ending Theme Michishirube

I’m healed beyond measure by its incredibly gentle sound.

It’s sung by Minori Chihara, a popular voice actress who has appeared in numerous anime works, and was released in 2018 as her 24th single.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the anime Violet Evergarden.

Chihara’s clear vocals shine against the grand, unhurried arrangement.

It has a touch of nostalgia—a wonderful piece.

Please give it a listen while thinking about your hometown and the precious person who’s always been by your side.

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Araki Jakkan

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To the lightfuranshushu

TV anime “ZOMBIE LAND SAGA” Ending Theme ‘To the Light’

How about an anime song that’s the perfect fit for graduation? It’s the ending theme from the anime ZOMBIE LAND SAGA, which made waves with its idol-meets-zombie concept.

Released as a single in 2018 under the name of the in-story idol group Franchouchou, the song’s lyrics say farewell to memories and set off toward a new place—quintessential graduation material.

The choral style of the arrangement is another nice touch.

It’s great to listen to, of course, and I also recommend singing it with friends.

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Araki Jakkan

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Rise up!Wake Up Girls!

Wake Up, Girls! “Tachiagare!” (WonFes 2014 Winter)

It was selected as the opening theme for Season 1 of the anime Wake Up, Girls! produced by avex.

Life is a stage where each person is the star.

This song is a cheer for you as you graduate and step onto a new stage! Even if you feel discouraged, it gives you the encouragement to stand up again and again and keep doing your best.

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SAKI

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A world without wordssana

sana/HoneyWorks 'A Promise Beyond Words'

I felt it’s a song that encourages the anxiety of graduating and turns it into a positive mindset.

The vocals are beautiful and the lyrics are great, so it moves me every time I listen.

When your thoughts start to turn negative, please give it a listen.