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

My greatest treasureGirls Dead Monster · LiSA

My Most Precious Treasure ~Yui final ver.~

The theme song of Angel Beats!.

The lyrics—about how those days filled with constant fights were actually irreplaceable—evoke memories of youth.

They convey a powerful resolve to part from someone precious and to start walking forward alone without being defeated by the reality of their absence.

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LiSA 'Shirushi - MUSIC CLIP short ver. -'

This is the ending theme of Sword Art Online II, sung by LiSA, who has worked on numerous anime songs.

Though she’s known as a rock heroine, this is a beautiful ballad with a slightly more relaxed tempo than her usual style.

It’s a song I especially want those who spent time with someone they loved during their school days to listen to.

piece of youthChouCho

ChouCho – piece of youth (Acoustic ver.) (Girls und Panzer: The Movie theme song)

A moving number featuring ChouCho’s gentle vocals, used as the theme song for the anime film Girls und Panzer: The Movie.

Every day up to graduation was so intense that we could hardly think about tomorrow—tough, yet full of joy.

This is a song that lets you believe those days will shape the future starting tomorrow.

I touched an angel!After School Tea Time

Tried performing K-On!'s 'Touched by an Angel!' with the band [Gestalt Collapse] [Anime Song] [Ho-kago Tea Time]

An insert song from K-On!!.

The lyrics—likely possible precisely because it’s a slice-of-life anime—are striking for how they bring back memories of sparkling youth.

The passionate message to friends, “Graduation isn’t the end; we’ll still be comrades from here on,” blows away the sadness of parting and hints at a dazzling future.

promiseFriends

Friends “Promise” (TV anime Horimiya ending theme)

“Yakusoku” captivates with the warm tones of its guitar and Emi Okamoto’s crystal-clear vocals.

It was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Horimiya.

The lyrics trace a promise shared with a precious person who is now far away, painting the feelings that linger.

Delicate arrangements—piano, guitar, and layered chorus—gently accompany listeners as they set out on a new journey.

Its bittersweet yet forward-looking message makes it a perfect fit for the milestone of graduation.

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TV anime “Nanare Hananare” Ending Theme Music Clip | PoMPoMs “with”

Listening to PoMPoMs’ “with” fills you with a heartwarming feeling.

Chosen as the ending theme for the anime “Nana re Hana re,” the song was released in July 2024.

Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu wrote and composed it.

This medium-tempo number expresses gratitude to the important people who helped you grow.

If you listen to it before parting ways with friends, teachers, or family, it’s sure to resonate deeply.

Anytime Anywheremilet

milet “Anytime Anywhere” MUSIC VIDEO (TV anime “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End” ending theme)

Introducing anime songs that suit the season of farewells and new beginnings is an exciting task.

In particular, milet’s “Anytime Anywhere” is definitely a track that should be on that list.

Also known as the ending theme of “Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End,” this song gently and poignantly sings of deep bonds with loved ones.

Milet’s clear, airy vocals intertwine with delicate piano melodies, resonating deeply with listeners.

Why not let this moving track become part of your graduation memories?