Cheer songs to listen to in April. Uplifting tunes that color the spring.
Starting in April, many people step out of the environment they’ve known and begin a new chapter—students change classes, advance to the next level of schooling, or start jobs.
As you face your days on a new stage, you might feel a complex mix of excitement and anxiety.
In this article, we’ll introduce a lineup of perfect cheer-up songs for April! We’ve picked plenty of tracks that sing of springlike scenery and focus on encouraging you in your new life.
You’re sure to find songs that match your feelings and situation, so go find a favorite.
It will surely be there to support your heart!
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Cheer songs to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (61–70)
swallowYOASOBI with Midorīzu
A heartwarming spring song born from the collaboration between YOASOBI and Midories.
Released in October 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series, this piece blends a gentle melody with a grand soundscape to convey the message that “small actions can bring about big changes.” The hopeful lyrics leave a strong impression, reminding us that even the smallest deeds can have a positive impact on the world around us.
It’s a perfect track for those feeling anxious about a new environment or looking for a boost of positivity.
As spring arrives, why not hit reset by listening to this song?
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
Wrapped in the spring sunlight that still carries the afterglow of graduation, the warm tones woven by Kaf and Kujira seep gently into the heart.
Their harmonized vocals—mingling wistfulness and hope—tenderly express the complex emotions of parting.
Released on March 23, 2022, this piece was created in celebration of Kaf’s high school graduation, with Kujira’s delicate sound production bringing out the clarity of her voice.
Its world, where refreshing melodies coexist with a pale, aching sadness, stays close to those about to take a new step forward, giving them a gentle push.
It’s a song you’ll want to sing at life’s turning points—graduation ceremonies, farewell gatherings, and spring welcome parties.
SunMy Hair is Bad
It’s a song by My Hair is Bad imbued with the freshness of a spring breeze.
Vivid depictions unique to high school baseball—pre-game nerves, the smell of mud on the field, the sound of the brass band—resonate deeply.
The members’ past and present feelings intertwine, resulting in a gem that fires up the hearts of its listeners.
Released in March 2024, the track was written as the official theme song for MBS for the 96th National High School Baseball Invitational Tournament.
At their show at Saitama Super Arena, they created a moving stage together with a full house of fans.
It’s a work that will resonate not only with those who have memories of the baseball club, but with anyone who threw themselves wholeheartedly into their youth.
The One and Only Flower in the WorldSMAP
A song that gently embraces people’s hearts was released by SMAP.
It warmly accepts the feelings shared by anyone troubled by competition or comparison with others, and carries a message that affirms living in a way that’s true to yourself.
Written and composed by Noriyuki Makihara in less than an hour, the piece has been cherished as an anthem that celebrates the beauty of each person’s individuality.
Since its release in March 2003, it topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and reached a total shipment of 3.23 million copies.
It was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Boku no Ikiru Michi” (The Way I Live), resonating with many.
It’s a timeless song to listen to when you feel you’re losing sight of your own worth or when you want to take a new step forward.
Rolling DaysWANIMA
A youthful rock tune that captures the quiet of early morning and the restlessness within.
WANIMA powerfully conveys young people’s anxieties, conflicts, and their strong determination to move forward, riding on a brisk, fast-paced melody.
It’s a warm song that feels like a close friend walking beside you—comforting troubled hearts and cheering them on.
Created as an anthem for high school students devoted to their clubs and studies and released in August 2024, this track gently supports those feeling tense or uneasy in new environments, as well as anyone striving toward their dreams.
Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu
Southern All Stars’ new song is themed around cherry blossoms, a symbol of spring’s arrival.
Set to a breezy sound that evokes the gentle spring wind, it layers hope onto the fragile yet beautiful sakura blossoms.
Released as a digital-only lead single from the album “THANK YOU SO MUCH” on January 1, 2025, the track was announced on the first anniversary of the Noto Peninsula earthquake, a timing believed to reflect sentiments for the disaster-affected areas.
With a finish that conveys the seasonality of spring and the sensibility of Japan, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to feel the arrival of a new season.
Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen
It’s a moving ballad perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.
Released in April 2025, this song is the theme for the season event “Sakura-Mau Start Line” in the game Gakuen Idolmaster.
The gentle harmonies of the trio—Liliya Katsuragi, Sayaka Shiun, and Saki Hanami—leave a lasting impression.
It’s as if the tender melody rides the spring breeze and soars into the sky.
The lyrics, which portray meetings, farewells, and irreplaceable friendship, will especially resonate with those graduating from school.
Be sure to give it a listen during cherry blossom season.