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

Friend ~I’ll never forget you~AiM

AiM – Friend ~Itsumademo Wasurenai~

It’s the ending theme of the anime film Digimon Adventure 02: Revenge of Diaboromon.

AiM, the singer, is an alternate name used by Ai Maeda, who also participates in the film as the voice actress for Mimi Tachikawa.

After the intro, the first verse is quiet and calm, but the moment the chorus begins it opens up, and from there it proceeds with a refreshing feel into the latter half.

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ReincarnateTerashima Takuma

Takuma Terashima / “Reincarnate” Music Clip (“That Time I Got Reincarnated As a Slime” ED)

This song captures both the sadness of leaving a place where you’ve spent a long time and the determination to spread your wings toward the future.

Performed by Takuma Terashima, who is active as a voice actor, it was released in 2021 as his 11th single and chosen as the ending theme for season 2 of the anime That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime.

Its sound evokes an image of an endlessly stretching blue sky, and his resolute vocals stir the emotions.

It will make you feel like you want to live with strength.

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Araki Jakkan

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The continuation of the worldAdo

[Ado] The World’s Continuation (Uta from ONE PIECE FILM RED)

This is a grand, ballad-like piece by Ado, whose emotive, cathartic vocal style leaves a strong impression, conveying both power and warmth.

It also appears as an insert song in ONE PIECE FILM RED, notably used in a pivotal scene near the end.

Written by singer-songwriter Yuta Orisaka, the track’s sound—expressing a profound gentleness—is also captivating.

It portrays someone reflecting on their cherished memories and wishing continued happiness for the person they spent time with, making it a song imbued with a vast, prayer-like sentiment.

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Dream LetterAiRBLUE

Dream Letter

Yumedayori, a song that captivates with its beautiful harmony.

It’s used as the ending theme for the second cour of the anime CUE!, which is based on a smartphone training game.

The anime portrays the struggles of aspiring voice actors, and the song celebrates the importance of companions who support each other as they strive toward their dreams.

With call-and-response parts, it can be sung as a choral piece just as it is.

Please sing it with heartfelt gratitude—“thank you for everything up to now”—to your classmates or club mates with whom you’ve spent so much time.

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Yoimachi Jēn

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Teenage BlueEVE

Teenage Blue – Eve Music Video

If you ever feel like looking back on the memories of your youth, please give this song a listen.

Released in October 2024, it’s a work by Eve and was selected as the ending theme for the TBS anime “Aono Hako” (Blue Box).

Eve’s gentle vocals beautifully express a sense of nostalgia for days gone by.

The fragility of adolescence that you can only feel now that you’ve grown, and the irreplaceable nature of everyday life, will truly resonate.

For those approaching graduation, this might be a song that hits as deeply as anything could.

morning starLiSA

LiSA “Akeboshi” -MUSiC CLiP- (TV anime Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc opening theme)

It’s a powerful anime song that makes you feel like moving forward with passion.

Performed by LiSA, the rock heroine of the anisong world, it was released in 2021 as her 20th single and used as the opening theme for the anime Demon Slayer: Mugen Train Arc.

Its melodic, grand sound pairs perfectly with LiSA’s cool vocals.

Graduation is also the first step into a new world.

This emotional track will give you a push on your back.

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Araki Jakkan

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THE GIFTHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / THE GIFT (Music Video)

This song was chosen as the theme for the film Doraemon: Nobita’s Chronicle of the Moon Exploration.

It’s a piece by singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, released in 2019 as his second single.

The lyrics say, “We’re going our separate ways now, but we’ll meet again someday,” making it perfect for graduation ceremonies.

Listen to it while thinking of friends who are going to different schools.

And… Hirai’s gentle voice is truly wonderful—deeply soothing.

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