[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] (51–60)
Anytime Anywheremilet
Introducing anime songs that suit the season of farewells and new beginnings is an exciting task.
In particular, milet’s “Anytime Anywhere” is definitely a track that should be on that list.
Also known as the ending theme of “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” this song gently and poignantly sings of deep bonds with loved ones.
Milet’s clear, airy vocals intertwine with delicate piano melodies, resonating deeply with listeners.
Why not let this moving track become part of your graduation memories?
Ominous yet sacredushiro kara haiyori tai
Please try listening to it with your friends.
Graduation ceremonies bring back so many memories that they make you cry, don’t they? When you listen to this song at times like that, the tears start flowing even more and just won’t stop.
It’s a track from the anime “Nyaruko: Crawling with Love!”
ReincarnateTerashima Takuma
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.
Song of DepartureShirahamazaka Koukou Seigakubu
A graduation song sung by the characters from the anime TARI TARI.
The drama CD that includes this track also features the days from the in-anime event “Shiro-sai” up to the characters’ graduation.
Among those days, the characters created this new song.
Filled with their feelings for their friends and the memories they’ve shared, it’s a perfect graduation song that says, “Let’s spread our wings and move forward from here.”
[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs You Want to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers] (61–70)
Dream LetterAiRBLUE
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.
THE GIFTHirai Dai
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.
Oz.yama
I think this will especially resonate with anyone who feels lonely being apart from friends, teachers, or family.
It’s a song by yama, a singer who rose to popularity through online activity, released in 2021.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Ranking of Kings.
The warm sound alone is soothing.
It’s great to listen to yourself, of course, but it’s also highly recommended as a song to send to someone important to you, like a close friend who’s moving far away.
Definitely check it out.