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[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers]

A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

When it comes to graduation songs, there are all kinds—classic choir pieces and popular J-pop hits alike.

But if you’re an anime fan, you’ll probably want to listen to anime songs that are perfect for graduation!

In this article, we’ll introduce plenty of anime tracks that we highly recommend for reflecting on graduation.

Alongside staple songs that every anime fan will think of, we’re also featuring tracks that aren’t originally “graduation songs” but evoke the feeling of graduation.

We hope you find a new favorite!

[Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs You Want to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers] (81–90)

After feelings, clear skiesAoi (CV: Yuka Iguchi), Hinata (CV: Kana Asumi)

TV anime “Encouragement of Climb: Next Summit” Non-telecredit OP

After the feelings, clear skies - Aoi (CV: Yuka Iguchi), Hinata (CV: Kana Asumi)

This is the opening theme for the fourth season of the series about girls who go mountain climbing, Yama no Susume: Next Summit.

Its light sound and buoyant vocals strongly evoke a bright, forward-looking mood.

It portrays the girls pressing on along difficult paths with the experiences and memories they’ve accumulated in their hearts, conveying a sense of hope for the future that extends beyond mountaineering.

The song also powerfully expresses gratitude for the things that support you, making it a fitting choice for a graduation setting.

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Crown of DropletsWake Up Girls!

Wake Up, Girls! / Crown of Droplets

Crown of Droplets Wake Up, Girls!

Looking back on our school days, we all have both good and bad memories, don’t we? This song, which was used as the ending theme for the anime about idols, “Wake Up, Girls!,” was released in 2017 under the same-name group, Wake Up, Girls!.

It’s a delicate, ephemeral ballad with sounds that seem to gently seep deep into your ears.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to reflect on all the time that’s passed and everything that’s happened along the way.

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TomoshibiSuara

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Tomoshibi Suara

A track by Suara that was used as the ending theme for the anime ToHeart2.

It’s a song that likens one’s dreams and hopes to a small guiding light.

Dreams and hopes never truly disappear, but after graduating and facing various uncertainties, those dreams can start to fade.

This is a song that cheers you on in those moments, telling you to keep going.

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In conclusion

We’ve introduced plenty of anime songs that are perfect for graduation.

Was the song you thought of when you heard “anime graduation songs” on the list? If not, please let us know! Among the songs we featured were bittersweet farewells and tracks themed around youth.

I hope this article helped you find a song that adds a special touch to your memories.