[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 | I touched an angel!Hōkago Tī Taimu | play_arrow | A moving song about parting in youth and the hope that follows |
| 2east | My greatest treasureGirls Dead Monster · Lisa | play_arrow | An inspiring theme song portraying the farewell of youth and a new beginning |
| 3east | my true selfYuika | play_arrow | A song that gently encourages you through the anxieties of starting a new life |
| 4east | A gaze is lightKitanitatsuya | play_arrow | A song that sings of the impact of first love and the changes of the heart |
| 5east | sealLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s ballads that color my memories from my school days |
| 6east | in the pocketMr.Children | play_arrow | Graduation is the start of a journey on a new path, an encouraging song by Mr.Children. |
| 7east | piece of youthChouCho | play_arrow | A heartwarming theme song that sings of the hopes of graduation |
| 8east | Sketchaimyon | play_arrow | Depicting the friendship between Nobita and Doraemon |
| 9east | MemoriesNakanoke no Itsutsugo | play_arrow | One song that sings of friendship and growth at the moment of graduation |
| 10east | bright and clearsatou | play_arrow | The birth of a moving song filled with youthful feelings |
| 11east | So PreciousAsaka | play_arrow | Asaka’s new song for Laid-Back Camp is a heartwarming track. |
| 12east | ContrastTOMOO | play_arrow | A mid-tempo ballad that captures the complex emotions of youth |
| 13east | Song Not to Forgetmakaroni enpitsu | play_arrow | Graduation season, songs of youth, engraving memories |
| 14east | Dwelling of LightYasuda Rei | play_arrow | A journey to discover your own brilliance, like a gemstone |
| 15east | Wonderful World&TEAM | play_arrow | A moving song by &TEAM that depicts the emotions of youth |
| 16east | Et ceteraimase | play_arrow | A wistful song that evokes memories of youth |
| 17east | horizonYahagi Moeka | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad about golf and growth, singing of self-belief |
| 18east | Recipe for HappinessHirai Dai | play_arrow | An anime theme song—a heartrending track about parting and hope |
| 19east | promisefurenzu | play_arrow | “Promise” with translucent vocals and warm guitar tones |
| 20east | Glimmering in incompletionoishikuru meronpan | play_arrow | A melon-pan song that paints the glow of after-school |
| 21east | The Story You Don’t Knowsupercell | play_arrow | Lyrics that resonate with the heart, lamenting the parting at graduation |
| 22east | exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros] | play_arrow | A powerful rock song about breaking limits by [Alexandros] |
| 23east | Hooray for love!μ’s | play_arrow | Graduation is the opening song for a brand-new future! |
| 24east | DiplomaMiyawaki Shion | play_arrow | Irreplaceable memories to be engraved in the diploma |
| 25east | GarnetOku Hanako | play_arrow | A classic song that sings of the bittersweet feelings of youth |
| 26east | secret base ~What You Gave Me~Chino Ai, Tomatsu Haruka, Hayami Saori | play_arrow | Summer songs of anime masterpieces covered by voice actors |
| 27east | Orange7!! | play_arrow | The heartbreaking ending of the anime Your Lie in April |
| 28east | MOMENT RINGμ’s | play_arrow | μ’s’s final song, singing about gratitude to their friends and the bonds they share. |
| 29east | My WingsNakashima Masami | play_arrow | The ending theme song of Ojamajo Doremi |
| 30east | From here, from hereTamaki Mari (CV: Minase Inori) Kobuchizawa Shirase (CV: Hanazawa Kana) Miyake Hinata (CV: Iguchi Yuka) Shiraishi Yuzuki (CV: Hayami Saori) | play_arrow | Graduation is a new beginning—anison of hope |
| 31east | Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR | play_arrow | SPYAIR’s classic song that portrays encounters and farewells |
| 32east | Bond of Promiseyoumu toubatsutai | play_arrow | The desire to stay friends even after graduation and even when we're apart. |
| 33east | The Season of See You Again…inazuma ōru sutāzu | play_arrow | A song that carries youth in its heart and celebrates the bonds with friends |
| 34east | KanadeFujimiya Kaori (CV: Amamiya Sora) | play_arrow | Graduation song, its gentle singing voice brings tears to your eyes. |
| 35east | Aurora DaysSanshū Chūgaku Yūsha-bu | play_arrow | A timeless song that sings of the bonds of friendship, resonating in the heart. |
| 36east | Please give me wingsHayashibara Megumi | play_arrow | An insert song from Evangelion, sung by Megumi Hayashibara. |
| 37east | signpostChihara Minori | play_arrow | Minori Chihara’s soothing anime song, a heartwarming piece |
| 38east | Where Farewells LeadTakigawa Arisa | play_arrow | A bittersweet memory of love from my school days |
| 39east | My friendMiyuhan | play_arrow | A graduation song that sings about the bond with a best friend from our youth |
| 40east | To the lightfuranshushu | play_arrow | The graduation song from the anime “Zombie Land Saga” |
| 41east | Rise up!Wake Up Girls! | play_arrow | An anthem of support for a new stage—let’s move forward. |
| 42east | A world without wordssana | play_arrow | A song that lifts your spirits and gives you courage |
| 43east | flameLiSA | play_arrow | A heartrending yet powerful LiSA song, a moving piece that resonates with the heart. |
| 44east | Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad | play_arrow | A song that expresses gratitude to friends and a positive outlook |
| 45east | graduation albumGakuen Seikatsu-bu | play_arrow | An inspiring song about memories of school life |
| 46east | The Sky of FarewellQwai | play_arrow | Gintama-themed song about the feelings of graduation and parting |
| 47east | Faint yet certainDIALOGUE+ | play_arrow | “Faint yet certain”: a song of feelings at graduation |
| 48east | Innocent StarterMizuki Nana | play_arrow | Song of the Magical Girl, a Poem of Love Bringing Salvation and Hope |
| 49east | Asahioka Branch School SongMiyauchi Renge (CV: Koiwai Kotori) Ichijou Hotaru (CV: Murakawa Rie) Koshigaya Natsumi (CV: Sakura Ayane) Koshigaya Komari (CV: Asumi Kana) | play_arrow | Image song for an anime depicting everyday life at a rural school |
| 50east | Unchanging ThingsOku Hanako | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that colors the memories of youth |
| 51east | Teenage BlueEVE | play_arrow | Eve’s moving song that speaks of youthful memories |
| 52east | Song of DepartureShirahamazaka Koukou Seigakubu | play_arrow | A moving song celebrating the graduation in the anime “TARI TARI.” |
| 53east | FlowerTakagi-san (CV: Takahashi Rie) | play_arrow | An iconic masterpiece: Takagi-san’s version of “Hana” |
| 54east | morning starLiSA | play_arrow | LiSA’s powerful, forward-driving anime song |
| 55east | withPoMPoMs | play_arrow | PoMPoMs’ heartwarming “with,” a song of gratitude |
| 56east | Little Busters!Rita | play_arrow | The cheer song from Little Busters!, Hope |
| 57east | Friend ~I’ll never forget you~AiM | play_arrow | Explanation of the ending theme of Digimon 02 |
| 58east | Anytime Anywheremilet | play_arrow | milet’s iconic song that colors farewells and encounters |
| 59east | Ominous yet sacredushiro kara haiyori tai | play_arrow | Memories of the graduation ceremony and a tearful song |
| 60east | ReincarnateTerashima Takuma | play_arrow | A song that sings of the loneliness and hope of departure |
| 61east | Dream LetterAiRBLUE | play_arrow | A Song of Bonds and Gratitude Among Companions Chasing Their Dreams |
| 62east | THE GIFTHirai Dai | play_arrow | Theme song by Dai Hirai portrays parting and reunion |
| 63east | Oz.yama | play_arrow | A timeless song that heals the loneliness of being away from friends and family |
| 64east | Higher Groundsumika | play_arrow | A pop-rock song brimming with hope for the future |
| 65east | Goodbye to goodbyeKaientai | play_arrow | A song of hope from parting to new encounters |
| 66east | A Winter DaySasaki Eri | play_arrow | A friendship song that we became close to before we knew it |
| 67east | secret baseTakahata Kozue | play_arrow | Kozue Takada’s moving song of growth |
| 68east | The continuation of the worldAdo | play_arrow | Ado’s powerful yet warm ballad, a deep prayer |
| 69east | Believe like Singing.Hiirā Gāruzu | play_arrow | A soothing song by a voice-actor chorus unit that conveys a sense of camaraderie. |
| 70east | SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION | play_arrow | The main theme song of 'Solanin,' a song of hope and farewell |
| 71east | the ends of the earthSuzuki Minori | play_arrow | A moving ending that expresses determination and hope |
| 72east | GONGWANIMA | play_arrow | An anthem cheering on the departure toward dreams, a song of youth |
| 73east | Mitsuba knotyanaginagi | play_arrow | An inspiring song that sings about the courage to face forward and move on. |
| 74east | Tomorrow as wellMUSH&Co. | play_arrow | A song that gives you courage while feeling anxious about the future |
| 75east | Hika Re InochiKitri | play_arrow | Infuse the thrill of facing forward and moving ahead into the sound. |
| 76east | Spring Songikimonogakari | play_arrow | Anisong masterpieces that boost a fresh spring start |
| 77east | Best friendsonā poketto | play_arrow | A spring anime theme song that sings of friendship and bonds |
| 78east | Humming and DetoursAida Rikako | play_arrow | Sing about positive feelings in an anime theme song |
| 79east | a straight roadaoba nishi koukou jūdō bu | play_arrow | The coming-of-age song from the judo anime resonates with my heart. |
| 80east | Kiss: A Love Song on the Way HomeTegomasu | play_arrow | A sweet love song of youth, a heartwarming tune |
| 81east | Treasure BoxOkui Masami | play_arrow | Anime theme songs convey encouragement for the future |
| 82east | lapsHomecomings | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime 'In' |
| 83east | From Me to YouTanizawa Tomofumi | play_arrow | A song of courage to convey one’s feelings |
| 84east | NAKAMAZeddo feat. AI | play_arrow | Sing about hope in a collaboration song between Zedd and AI |
| 85east | Leaves of Words, Green LeavesWake Up Girls! | play_arrow | The path to our dreams, a hopeful journey walked with companions |
| 86east | The happiest treasuresutopuri | play_arrow | An inspiring graduation season anthem |
| 87east | See youDREAMS COME TRUE | play_arrow | Graduation’s hope and farewell depicted in a DREAMS COME TRUE song |
| 88east | Thanks.RSP | play_arrow | A graduation song that conveys gratitude |
| 89east | Growing UpMachico | play_arrow | Sing the real, down-to-earth feelings of youth chasing their dreams |
| 90east | Beyond the timbreKitauji Karutetto | play_arrow | A heartwarming and moving song to celebrate graduation |
| 91east | to clear up (weather)Yorushika | play_arrow | Yorushika’s song that portrays seasonal changes and hope |
| 92east | aimlesslyAimer | play_arrow | A heartwarming song that supports growth and courage |
| 93east | ShineMindaRyn | play_arrow | An inspiring graduation song by a Thai YouTuber |
| 94east | FireYamato(.S) | play_arrow | An exhilarating rock song that lights the courage for the future |
| 95east | lightHanbureddāzu | play_arrow | A youthful glow: a high-energy, fast-paced song by Humbreaders |
| 96east | Hitominakachō | play_arrow | A gentle, heartwarming song that weaves hope and connections |
| 97east | Beautiful DreamerEzoshika Gourmet Club | play_arrow | Departure toward dreams—cheering you on with an uplifting song! |
| 98east | Spring Notesmiwa | play_arrow | A moving song that resonates in the graduation season |
| 99east | After feelings, clear skiesaoi (CV: Iguchi Yuka) hinata (CV: Asumi Kana) | play_arrow | An upbeat theme song for a girls' mountain-climbing anime |
| 100east | BatonAshita Komichi (CV: Murakami Manatsu) | play_arrow | The ending theme song of the anime “Ashita-chan.” |
| 101east | GiftyKino Himari (CV: Shimano Hana) | play_arrow | Anime ED theme, a warm singing voice resonates in the heart |
| 102east | Crown of DropletsWake Up Girls! | play_arrow | A coming-of-age ballad that sings of school memories |
| 103east | Class journalmurasaki ima | play_arrow | The bittersweetness and bonds of youth depicted through anime music |
| 104east | TomoshibiSuara | play_arrow | A song that likens dreams and hope to a guiding light |


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