Bye-Good-ByeBE:FIRST

BE:FIRST / Bye-Good-Bye -Music Video-

Parting isn’t an end, but also a beginning toward the future, isn’t it? That’s the uplifting message you get from “Bye-Good-Bye.” It was pre-released in March 2022 by BE:FIRST, the boy group from BMSG led by SKY-HI.

Its polished sound and the members’ uniquely expressive vocals are captivating.

The lyrics, which see “goodbye” as a starting line, gently encourage listeners forward.

Beloved as the theme song for the morning drama “Before We Say Goodbye: Fantastic 31 Days,” it became a hit with over 200 million streams.

Also included on the album “BE:1,” this track is perfect for a video looking back on memories with friends who are setting off on a new journey.

It’s a highly recommended number for creating videos filled with hope for the future.

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HANA / ROSE -Music Video-

This emotionally stirring song is infused with a strong will to bloom as your true self, even in the face of adversity.

Born from the audition show “No No Girls,” a collaboration between BMSG and Chanmina, it marks the major-label debut single of the girls group HANA, released in April 2025.

Even before their debut, they drew attention on social media and video platforms, sweeping many charts.

Like a rose with thorns, it brims with self-affirmation that transforms past wounds and hardships into one’s own beauty and moves forward.

The lyrics, which portray pressing on even when things get gritty, are sure to give a powerful push to anyone taking flight into a new world.

Why not use it as background music for videos filled with your resolve for the future or for cherished memory movies?

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Da-iCE / “Nonfictions” Music Video

Da-iCE is a five-member dance and vocal group known for their overwhelming vocal prowess, featuring twin vocals spanning four octaves.

Set to serve as the support song for the 107th National High School Baseball Championship in May 2025 and as the theme for “Netto Koshien,” this track was produced by members Taiki Kudo and Sota Hanamura.

Its exhilarating sound and lyrics peppered with baseball terminology mirror the image of players sprinting through a fleeting youth.

Sheet music for brass bands has also been released, likely to encourage everyone cheering from the sidelines.

Add it to a video as a shout-out to teammates retiring from club activities or friends embarking on new paths, and those fiery memories will spring vividly back to life.

It’s a moving anthem that stands beside anyone running toward their dreams.

exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Transcend (MV) (Anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” Season 1 Opening Theme)

“Koeru” by [Alexandros] is a fiery story about surpassing your limits and breaking through the wall of your former self.

Its rock sound, which expresses the determination to fight yourself and move forward, is sure to give a powerful push during graduation season as you dive into a new environment.

Released in April 2025 as an advance track from the album “PROVOKE,” it also drew attention for being chosen as the opening theme for the anime Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.

With a structure that intertwines tension and release, this song goes beyond a simple pep anthem, transforming even inner turmoil into strength.

It’s a perfect fit for retirement-from-club activities videos or reels that look back on memories with friends.

If you want the courage to take a new step forward, give it a listen!

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

This is a heartwarming song that accompanies the milestone of graduation.

Born from a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki, it was released as a digital-only single in December 2020 and is also included on the debut EP, THE BOOK.

Based on the original novel The Moon Prince, it tells a story from the perspective of a mug that watches over a girl’s growth, resonating more with the joy and gratitude of having met than with the loneliness of parting.

It’s recommended for those who want to celebrate a new chapter while reflecting on memories with friends they’ve shared time with.

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[Ado] Sunflower

This is a moving number that captures a single-minded desire to become as strong as someone you admire.

Released by Ado in July 2023, the song was written as the theme for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love, If We’re Together.” Using a flower that turns toward the sun as its motif, the lyrics depict the resolve to face forward by the side of someone important—perfect for the season of new departures.

The warm melody crafted by Miyuhan intertwines with Ado’s delicate yet powerful vocals to light a spark of courage in listeners’ hearts.

Paired with an Instagram Reel of cherished photos and videos, it’s sure to convey your gratitude to friends and mentors.

An inspiring track we hope everyone taking a new step will listen to.

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bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]

This song by bokula., a rock band from Hiroshima, is perfect for a scene where you part ways with a dear friend, smiles and all.

It’s included on their mini-album “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi.” released in May 2022, and it resonated especially with young people of the social media generation.

Set to a driving band sound, it sings about how every passing day becomes an irreplaceable memory.

It’s also noteworthy that the album earned solid recognition, including the Chugoku Block Award at the 15th CD Shop Awards.

The song carries a sentimental yet forward-looking message, making it a lovely choice for background music in a video shot after a graduation ceremony.

It’s a track you’ll definitely want to pair with a movie dedicated to someone you want to thank for everything so far.