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