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