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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The reason for deep breathingAqua Timez
It’s a warm, uplifting rock tune.
Aqua Timez’s “The Reason to Breathe Deeply” was written specifically for NHK’s Minna no Uta to be aired in February and March 2025.
The song conveys the importance of stepping away from the hustle and bustle when you’re tired and taking time to face yourself.
It’s a gentle yet powerful track that feels like a reset button for the heart when you’re walking a difficult path.
Please give this emotional number a listen—it’s sure to resonate with those striving through their everyday lives.
sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN
A work depicting the courage and hope to face destiny was released in March 2003.
Even mistakes and failures, like beloved treasures, may be unique riches that belong only to each person.
Filled with a cheer for foolish dreamers who chase their dreams, it delivers the united hearts of all the members.
This gem of a song is included on the album Yggdrasil and was also chosen as the theme song for the film ONE PIECE THE MOVIE: The Dead End Adventure.
It reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and marked the band’s first-ever 100,000 copies sold in its debut week.
It’s a track that warmly embraces your back as you take a new step forward.
As many times as you likeDREAMS COME TRUE
This is a powerful message song that gives you the courage to rise again and again when faced with trials and setbacks.
With DREAMS COME TRUE’s pop yet grand sound, it’s a track that radiates dazzling hope.
Released in February 2005, it drew attention as the theme song for Fuji TV’s drama “Emergency Room 24 Hours (Season 3).” With a powerful vocal performance that underscores the importance of an “unyielding heart,” it reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
In 2011, thanks to its strong, uplifting message, it became the most-played Japanese song on radio stations nationwide.
When your heart feels like it’s about to break, or when you need the courage to move forward, listening to this song will help you take a new step.
Beloved tomorrow, a moment and a lifetimeGReeeeN
GReeeeN is a four-member vocal group shrouded in mystery.
They’ve released many pop songs brimming with youthful energy—tracks like “Aiuta” and “Kiseki” that especially resonate with younger listeners.
Their song “Aisubeki Ashita, Isshun to Isshō o” carries a powerful message: as long as you cherish each day and keep moving forward, you’ll be okay.
Their songs are generally high in key, but this one is particularly high.
Listening to those piercing high notes, you can’t help but feel your worries blow away!
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
A heartwarming song that expresses the feelings of a refreshing new beginning through music has been delivered by Hey! Say! JUMP.
Created by members of sumika, the piece warmly encourages those striving in new environments, using the image of swallows returning in spring.
Also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Love All Play,” the song is included as one of the tracks on the triple A-side single released in May 2022.
It’s a song for anyone feeling anxious about a new setting, and for those who want to cherish their bonds with friends.
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A story of dreams and growth that begins with a small courage like cherry blossom petals is woven through striking lyrics and a pop melody.
The gap between admiration and reality, the challenge and abandonment of dreams, and the resolve to take a new step forward are gently conveyed by Maica_n’s translucent voice.
This work is a pep song that embraces the anxieties and doubts everyone feels while giving you the courage to take that first step.
Released in February 2025, it is packed with the unique charm of Maica_n, who has worked on numerous tie-ins.
A heartwarming track perfect for the season of facing new beginnings and changes in your environment.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is an uplifting song that gently conveys the importance of facing forward and living on.
Its message-rich lyrics blend beautifully with a driving sound, resonating deeply with listeners.
Released by WANIMA in August 2016, the track was featured in Nivea Kao’s 8×4 commercial and captured the hearts of many.
Influenced by the Kumamoto earthquake that occurred during production, the lyrics also weave in thoughts of home and the preciousness of life.
It’s a song to hear when you feel close to losing your way, when you’re ready to take a new step, or when you want to keep moving forward alongside cherished friends.