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 you want to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (11–20)
Song of Springsupittsu
When you hear “Spring Song,” do you think of that famous Mendelssohn piano piece? For Spitz fans, of course, it’s Spitz’s “Haru no Uta.” Masamune Kusano’s lyrics are exquisite: “When spring comes, I remember you, the one I parted with.
But spring is the season for new beginnings…” You can feel the delicate nuances of the season running through the words, the necessity of it being spring, and Kusano’s love for spring.
It’s so frequently used in commercials and TV program BGM that it hardly feels like a song released in 2005.
The short break right before the chorus is cool, too—highly recommended!
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
It’s a song that lifts your spirits on a spring-bright morning.
Released by Aqua Timez in July 2006, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the anime film “Brave Story.” Its lyrics, which sing about the importance of envisioning your dreams, offer a gentle message to a modern society that often seeks perfection.
The single became a major hit, surpassing 200,000 CD sales and recording 1.2 million ringtone downloads.
It’s the perfect track for those starting a new chapter or chasing dreams in their own way.
Its warm, comforting vocals are sure to give you courage.
Song of BeginningsRyokushokushakai
Here’s a song I’d like to gift for the start of a new chapter: “Hajimari no Uta” (“Song of Beginnings”).
It’s performed by Ryokuoushoku Shakai, a four-piece co-ed rock band, and it’s a fan favorite that’s become a live staple.
With a melody that captures the thrill of standing at the starting line and a radiant vocal that makes the world before you suddenly light up, the entire track sparkles.
It’s a song you’ll want to replay in your heart when you feel anxious.
It will turn that foggy feeling into a hopeful, positive one!
We’ve gotta do what seems impossible.Sambomasutā
This song delivers a powerful cheer carried on a refreshing spring breeze.
It’s perfect for anyone who wants to support someone or is stepping into a new environment.
Released in February 2010, it was also used in a Nissan commercial.
The lyrics are filled with the kind of passionate message characteristic of Sambomaster, and the energetic performance truly resonates.
It’s recommended not only for those starting a new chapter or facing a challenge, but also for anyone who needs encouragement in everyday life.
It’s sure to give you courage.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
It’s a cheer song that instantly fills you with energy.
Released by Elephant Kashimashi in November 2007, the track was written and composed by Hiroji Miyamoto.
With lyrics infused with hope and a forward-looking spirit and a powerful melody, it gently nudges those stepping into a new environment.
Chosen as the commercial song for House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara,” it has been loved by a wide audience.
It’s a perfect pick not only for those starting a new chapter in spring but for anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
Give it a listen—you’re sure to feel encouraged.
Young SongKawasaki Takaya
Here’s a wonderful song that makes you think, “A fun life is sure to begin in spring—and even more so if it’s a youth-filled campus life”: ‘Young Song.’ The breezy, youthfully toned lyrics—“Let’s move forward in search of fun.
If we’re together, we can keep going”—are delivered with Kawasaki’s characteristically gentle touch.
If you’ve already moved past your school days, it will surely bring back your own fond memories.
The music video, too, is refreshingly put together, as if splicing together a reel of youth.
Even if you’re short on time, give it a try!
Cheer songs to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (21–30)
IdeaHoshino Gen
It’s a song filled with hopeful, uplifting messages.
Released in August 2018, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the NHK morning drama “Half, Blue.” Created by Gen Hoshino with the wish to make it “a song that supports every morning,” the piece centers on the theme of finding “ideas” to overcome hardship.
It features a distinctive blend of a light, catchy melody and electronic elements.
It’s perfect for those starting a new chapter or facing a major turning point in life.
Listen to it before heading out in the morning or before taking on something new, and it’s sure to give you courage.