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

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Murasaki Ima – Class Diary / Murasaki Ima – School Diary (MUSIC VIDEO) / TV Anime “Blue Exorcist: The Shimane Illuminati Saga” Ending Theme

This song was released digitally in January 2024 as the ending theme for the anime Blue Exorcist.

Written, composed, arranged, and performed by Shikon, it’s a sweeping ballad that depicts memories of youth and bonds with friends.

Midway through, it features a section reminiscent of a student choir, conveying the warmth and bittersweetness of younger days.

It’s a recommended track not only for students approaching graduation, but also for adults who want to revisit their school days with nostalgia.

DiplomaShion Miyawaki

Assassination Classroom Season 2 Insert Song: Graduation Certificate (Full Version)

This is the insert song from episode 25 of the anime Assassination Classroom: Second Season.

A diploma only records that you have completed your school life.

Yet a diploma holds far more than those words—it is filled with countless memories.

As you receive your own single diploma, why not listen to this song while placing your own memories upon it?

Hooray for love!μ’s

[Love Live!] 4th single c/w “Aishiteru Banzai!” preview video

A song by μ’s, the school idol group from Love Live!.

It’s the coupling track to the single “Mogyutto ‘love’ de Sekkinchuu!”.

Graduation isn’t the end—it’s the start of a new future! This is a song that turns the anxieties felt at that new departure into positive feelings.

GarnetHanako Oku

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Acoustic Performance)

The theme song of “The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.” Accompanied by the sound of piano, it’s a song that sings of the bittersweet love of youth.

It’s the kind of student-days romance that almost everyone has experienced.

Even if you fall in love with someone else as an adult, you never really forget the person you loved in your youth, do you?

lapsHomecomings

Homecomings – Lapse (Official Music Video)

The anime Insomniacs After School depicts a romance between students, and its ending theme is known as Lapse.

Written specifically for the series by the rock band Homecomings, the song is based on the original manga and is included on their album New Neighbors.

If you’ve watched the anime, you’ll recognize what it’s singing about; even if you haven’t, you can still enjoy its wistful atmosphere.

With its gentle sound, it’s also perfect for creating a calm, relaxed space.

GiftyHimari Kino (CV: Hana Shimano)

TV anime Whisper Me a Love Song Non-Credit ED — Himari Kino (CV: Hana Shimano) “Gifty”

The emotionally rich vocals of Himari Kino and Hana Shimano resonate with listeners’ hearts.

Released in April 2024, this work was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Whisper Me a Love Song.

Its gentle melodic lines are perfectly matched with a pop sound arrangement.

The lyrics vividly depict the process of deepening a relationship with someone special and how everyday life becomes something extraordinary, leaving you with a warm feeling.

Give it a listen when you want to look back on memories with your friends.

a straight roadAoba Nishi High School Judo Club

a straight road

The anime Mō Ippon! portrays girls devoted to judo, and its ending theme is Ipponmichi.

It’s performed by the Aoba West High School Judo Club from the anime, sung by the voice actors of each character.

The song is a pop tune that layers the judo term ippon with the path leading into the future.

Since it’s about the excitement of life after graduation, even those who haven’t seen the anime or don’t practice judo can relate.