[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!
Playlist
| [Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers] | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | SketchAimyon | play_arrow | Depicting the friendship between Nobita and Doraemon |
| 2east | in the pocketMr.Children | play_arrow | Graduation is the start of a journey on a new path, an encouraging song by Mr.Children. |
| 3east | my true selfYuika | play_arrow | A song that gently encourages you through the anxieties of starting a new life |
| 4east | So PreciousAsaka | play_arrow | Asaka’s new song for Laid-Back Camp is a heartwarming track. |
| 5east | ContrastTOMOO | play_arrow | A mid-tempo ballad that captures the complex emotions of youth |
| 6east | Song Not to ForgetMacaroni Enpitsu | play_arrow | Graduation season, songs of youth, engraving memories |
| 7east | bright and clearSugar. | play_arrow | The birth of a moving song filled with youthful feelings |
| 8east | A gaze is lightTatsuya Kitani | play_arrow | A song that sings of the impact of first love and the changes of the heart |
| 9east | Dwelling of LightRei Yasuda | play_arrow | A journey to discover your own brilliance, like a gemstone |
| 10east | MemoriesThe Quintuplets of the Nakano Family | play_arrow | One song that sings of friendship and growth at the moment of graduation |
| 11east | I touched an angel!After School Tea Time | play_arrow | A moving song about parting in youth and the hope that follows |
| 12east | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai | play_arrow | An anime theme song—a heartrending track about parting and hope |
| 13east | My greatest treasureGirls Dead Monster · LiSA | play_arrow | An inspiring theme song portraying the farewell of youth and a new beginning |
| 14east | Glimmering in incompletionOishikuru Melonpan | play_arrow | A melon-pan song that paints the glow of after-school |
| 15east | horizonMoeka Yahagi | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad about golf and growth, singing of self-belief |
| 16east | Wonderful World&TEAM | play_arrow | A moving song by &TEAM that depicts the emotions of youth |
| 17east | Et ceteraimase | play_arrow | A wistful song that evokes memories of youth |
| 18east | sealLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s ballads that color my memories from my school days |
| 19east | piece of youthChouCho | play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that sings of the hopes of graduation |
| 20east | promiseFriends | play_arrow | “Promise” with translucent vocals and warm guitar tones |
| 21east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook |
| 22east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | Lyrics that resonate with the heart, lamenting the parting at graduation |
| 23east | Hooray for love!μ’s | play_arrow | Graduation is the opening song for a brand-new future! |
| 24east | GarnetHanako Oku | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 25east | DiplomaShion Miyawaki | play_arrow | Irreplaceable memories to be engraved in the diploma |
| 26east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~Ai Kayano, Haruka Tomatsu, Saori Hayami | play_arrow | Summer songs of anime masterpieces covered by voice actors |
| 27east | MOMENT RINGμ’s | play_arrow | μ’s’s final song, singing about gratitude to their friends and the bonds they share. |
| 28east | The Season of See You Again…Inazuma All-Stars | play_arrow | A song that carries youth in its heart and celebrates the bonds with friends |
| 29east | From here, from hereMari Tamaki (CV: Inori Minase), Shirase Kobuchizawa (CV: Kana Hanazawa), Hinata Miyake (CV: Yuka Iguchi), Yuzuki Shiraishi (CV: Saori Hayami) | play_arrow | Graduation is a new beginning—anison of hope |
| 30east | Bond of PromiseYoumu Extermination Force | play_arrow | The desire to stay friends even after graduation and even when we're apart. |
| 31east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR | play_arrow | SPYAIR’s classic song that portrays encounters and farewells |
| 32east | KanadeKaori Fujimiya (CV: Sora Amamiya) | play_arrow | Graduation song, its gentle singing voice brings tears to your eyes. |
| 33east | My WingsMasami Nakatsukasa | play_arrow | The ending theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 34east | Please give me wingsMegumi Hayashibara | play_arrow | An insert song from Evangelion, sung by Megumi Hayashibara. |
| 35east | Orange7!! | play_arrow | The heartbreaking ending of the anime Your Lie in April |
| 36east | Aurora DaysSanzu Junior High Hero Club | play_arrow | A timeless song that sings of the bonds of friendship, resonating in the heart. |
| 37east | graduation albumSchool Living Club | play_arrow | An inspiring song about memories of school life |
| 38east | The Sky of FarewellQwai | play_arrow | Gintama-themed song about the feelings of graduation and parting |
| 39east | My friendMiyuhan | play_arrow | A graduation song that sings about the bond with a best friend from our youth |
| 40east | Unchanging ThingsHanako Oku | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that colors the memories of youth |
| 41east | flameLiSA | play_arrow | A heartrending yet powerful LiSA song, a moving piece that resonates with the heart. |
| 42east | Where Farewells LeadArisa Takigawa | play_arrow | A bittersweet memory of love from my school days |
| 43east | A world without wordssana | play_arrow | A song that lifts your spirits and gives you courage |
| 44east | signpostMinori Chihara | play_arrow | Minori Chihara’s soothing anime song, a heartwarming piece |
| 45east | Rise up!Wake Up Girls! | play_arrow | An anthem of support for a new stage—let’s move forward. |
| 46east | Little Busters!Rita | play_arrow | The cheer song from Little Busters!, Hope |
| 47east | Asahioka Branch School SongRenge Miyauchi (CV: Kotori Koiwai), Hotaru Ichijo (CV: Rie Murakawa), Natsumi Koshigaya (CV: Ayane Sakura), Komari Koshigaya (CV: Kana Asumi) | play_arrow | Image song for an anime depicting everyday life at a rural school |
| 48east | To the lightFranchouchou | play_arrow | The graduation song from the anime “Zombie Land Saga” |
| 49east | ReincarnateTakuma Terashima | play_arrow | A song that sings of the loneliness and hope of departure |
| 50east | Anytime Anywheremilet | play_arrow | milet’s iconic song that colors farewells and encounters |
| 51east | FlowerMs. Takagi (CV: Rie Takahashi) | play_arrow | An iconic masterpiece: Takagi-san’s version of “Hana” |
| 52east | Goodbye to goodbyeKaientai | play_arrow | A song of hope from parting to new encounters |
| 53east | Ominous yet sacredCreeping-up-from-behind Squad | play_arrow | Memories of the graduation ceremony and a tearful song |
| 54east | Friend ~I’ll never forget you~AiM | play_arrow | Explanation of the ending theme of Digimon 02 |
| 55east | A Winter DayEri Sasaki | play_arrow | A friendship song that we became close to before we knew it |
| 56east | Song of DepartureShirahama-zaka High School Vocal Music Club | play_arrow | A moving song celebrating the graduation in the anime “TARI TARI.” |
| 57east | Innocent StarterNana Mizuki | play_arrow | Song of the Magical Girl, a Poem of Love Bringing Salvation and Hope |
| 58east | Dream LetterAiRBLUE | play_arrow | A Song of Bonds and Gratitude Among Companions Chasing Their Dreams |
| 59east | Faint yet certainDIALOGUE+ | play_arrow | “Faint yet certain”: a song of feelings at graduation |
| 60east | withPoMPoMs | play_arrow | PoMPoMs’ heartwarming “with,” a song of gratitude |
| 61east | Believe like Singing.Healer Girls | play_arrow | A soothing song by a voice-actor chorus unit that conveys a sense of camaraderie. |
| 62east | Teenage BlueEVE | play_arrow | Eve’s moving song that speaks of youthful memories |
| 63east | morning starLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s powerful, forward-driving anime song |
| 64east | THE GIFTHirai Dai | play_arrow | Theme song by Dai Hirai portrays parting and reunion |
| 65east | NAKAMAZedd feat. AI | play_arrow | An anime theme song, a moving work of hope and bonds |
| 66east | Oz.yama | play_arrow | A timeless song that heals the loneliness of being away from friends and family |
| 67east | The continuation of the worldAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s powerful yet warm ballad, a deep prayer |
| 68east | Kiss: A Love Song on the Way HomeTegomasu | play_arrow | A sweet love song of youth, a heartwarming tune |
| 69east | the ends of the earthMinori Suzuki | play_arrow | A moving ending that expresses determination and hope |
| 70east | Higher Groundsumika | play_arrow | A pop-rock song brimming with hope for the future |
| 71east | secret baseKozue Takada | play_arrow | Kozue Takada’s moving song of growth |
| 72east | Tomorrow as wellMUSH&Co. | play_arrow | A song that gives you courage while feeling anxious about the future |
| 73east | GONGWANIMA | play_arrow | An anthem cheering on the departure toward dreams, a song of youth |
| 74east | Leaves of Words, Green LeavesWake Up Girls! | play_arrow | The path to our dreams, a hopeful journey walked with companions |
| 75east | Mitsuba knotyanaginagi | play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings about the courage to face forward and move on. |
| 76east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | The main theme song of 'Solanin,' a song of hope and farewell |
| 77east | Hika Re InochiKitri | play_arrow | Infuse the thrill of facing forward and moving ahead into the sound. |
| 78east | Spring SongIkimonogakari | play_arrow | Anisong masterpieces that boost a fresh spring start |
| 79east | Best friendSonar Pocket | play_arrow | A spring anime theme song that sings of friendship and bonds |
| 80east | Humming and DetoursRikako Aida | play_arrow | Sing about positive feelings in an anime theme song |
| 81east | a straight roadAoba Nishi High School Judo Club | play_arrow | The coming-of-age song from the judo anime resonates with my heart. |
| 82east | The happiest treasureStrawberry Prince | play_arrow | An inspiring graduation season anthem |
| 83east | ShineMindaRyn | play_arrow | An inspiring graduation song by a Thai YouTuber |
| 84east | FireYamato(.S) | play_arrow | An exhilarating rock song that lights the courage for the future |
| 85east | From Me to YouTomofumi Tanizawa | play_arrow | A song of courage to convey one’s feelings |
| 86east | lightHumbreaders | play_arrow | A youthful glow: a high-energy, fast-paced song by Humbreaders |
| 87east | Treasure BoxMasami Okui | play_arrow | Anime theme songs convey encouragement for the future |
| 88east | lapsHomecomings | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime 'In' |
| 89east | Beyond the timbreKitauji Quartet | play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song to celebrate graduation |
| 90east | See youDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | Graduation’s hope and farewell depicted in a DREAMS COME TRUE song |
| 91east | Thanks.RSP | play_arrow | A graduation song that conveys gratitude |
| 92east | aimlesslyAimer | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that supports growth and courage |
| 93east | Hitominakablock | play_arrow | A gentle, heartwarming song that weaves hope and connections |
| 94east | Growing UpMachico | play_arrow | Sing the real, down-to-earth feelings of youth chasing their dreams |
| 95east | Beautiful DreamerEzoshika Gourmet Club | play_arrow | Departure toward dreams—cheering you on with an uplifting song! |
| 96east | Spring Notesmiwa | play_arrow | A moving song that resonates in the graduation season |
| 97east | After feelings, clear skiesAoi (CV: Yuka Iguchi), Hinata (CV: Kana Asumi) | play_arrow | An upbeat theme song for a girls' mountain-climbing anime |
| 98east | BatonKomichi Akebi (CV: Manatsu Murakami) | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Ashita-chan.” |
| 99east | to clear up (weather)Yorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s song that portrays seasonal changes and hope |
| 100east | GiftyHimari Kino (CV: Hana Shimano) | play_arrow | Anime ED theme, a warm singing voice resonates in the heart |
| 101east | Crown of DropletsWake Up Girls! | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad that sings of school memories |
| 102east | Class journalpurple now | play_arrow | The bittersweetness and bonds of youth depicted through anime music |
| 103east | TomoshibiSuara | play_arrow | A song that likens dreams and hope to a guiding light |





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