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Cheer songs to listen to in April. Uplifting tunes that color the spring.

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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!

Cheer songs to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (101–110)

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indigo la End 'Spring Melts'

Spring meltsindigo la End

This song, woven with a bittersweet yet forward-looking message, is a track by indigo la End.

Their appeal lies in the emotion embedded in their lyrics, which ride on the spring breeze and resonate deeply in the heart, conveyed through gentle, warm tones.

Released as a single in March 2022, the piece was written as a campaign song for FM802 and Hanshin Expressway, reflecting the band’s wish to “bring energy to those welcoming a new season.” It’s a springtime cheer song recommended for anyone starting a new chapter or taking a fresh step forward.

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reGretGirl “Spring” Official Music Video

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Set against the backdrop of a springtime filled with dancing cherry blossoms, this song vividly portrays change and parting.

Released in April 2020 as reGretGirl’s first single, it features poignant lyrics and a catchy melody that deftly capture the complex emotions of those stepping into new environments.

Also included on the album “Curtain Call,” the track resonated with many listeners.

It can be felt as a cheer for people taking a new step with the arrival of spring, making it a perfect song for anyone about to start a new chapter in April.

Let your thoughts ride on the warm breeze—it will gently give you a push forward.

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Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

This song, themed around cherry blossoms that symbolize graduation and the arrival of spring, portrays a bittersweet longing for love.

Tuki.’s clear, translucent vocals gently embrace the complex emotions of young people on the verge of graduation.

Released in January 2024, the track resonates with those facing spring farewells and new beginnings.

Paired with the warm tones of acoustic guitar, it has a poignant charm that sinks into the listener’s heart.

It’s a song we hope those embarking on a new life with the coming of spring will listen to.

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YELL – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

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You strike up a conversation with someone you don’t know, get to know them little by little, spend different moments together, and finally become friends.

I think that takes a lot of courage.

And of course, there’s the heartache of being separated from dear friends… Ikimono-gakari’s “YELL” speaks for everyone’s bittersweet feelings.

The lyric “Farewell words are cheers that push each of us forward” is also perfect for the spring season.

Although it was released in 2009, it’s a song you always hear when spring comes around.

If you come down with the May blues, listen to this song and let it lift your spirits!

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to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka

Sumika – Hanaemu (Official Music Video) – co-creation project –

to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka

Watch on YouTube: “to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower. sumi ka”

Released in March 2022, this song is characterized by its clear, translucent vocals and melodies that resonate with the heart.

It carries a hopeful message that gently encourages people taking their first steps forward with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics celebrate the importance of living true to yourself and the beauty of cherishing bonds with those around you.

It’s a recommended track not only for those starting a new chapter in life, but also for anyone standing at a crossroads.

Listening to it will surely make you feel as though a bright future is waiting.

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Cheer songs to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (111–120)

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Maidenly Stalking – Narumiya

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Narumiya’s music delivers delicate emotions wrapped in electronic sounds.

This work portrays the bittersweet stirrings of love that blossom with the arrival of spring, and many listeners may relate to the one-sided feelings of admiring someone from afar.

Released in January 2024, the song is packed with the charm that has made Narumiya popular on TikTok and YouTube.

It’s a perfect track for those facing the mix of excitement and anxiety before a new chapter in life, or anyone experiencing a sweet-and-sour romance.

How about listening to it on a spring night while gazing at a row of cherry blossoms?

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Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Yuzu “Eikou no Kakehashi” Music Video

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Yuzu’s “Eikou no Kakehashi,” released in 2004 and used as the official theme song for the Athens Olympic broadcasts, is a piece you want to listen to when you’ve accomplished something.

From April, you’re standing at a new starting point, but I’m sure there was a lot of hardship on the way here—entrance exam studies, job hunting, and more.

As you listen to this song, remember those days, think of this place as one you finally grasped through great effort, and keep moving forward toward the next step.

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Kado(guchi) Shichigatsu

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