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)
FRIENDS!!!imase
A track by imase that rides a sprightly beat to sing about that perfect sense of distance with friends.
Released in February 2025, this piece was written for “Minna no Ensoukai,” a collaborative project between the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha.
The dazzling brass and strings arranged by Shingo Kubota make your heart leap just by listening! In March 2025, a video was also released featuring imase performing together with over 120 general participants, capturing the joy of connecting through music.
It’s perfect for when you want to get hyped with new friends you’re about to meet or when you’re thinking of friends far away.
Be sure to give it a listen as a song to color the encounters of spring.
Happy New DayKaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece band based in Osaka, winning support with down-to-earth lyrics.
Released digitally in April 2024, this track rides on a high-velocity rock sound that feels like a fresh breeze through the heart.
It was chosen as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s Mezamashi 8, brimming with the freshness perfect for starting your morning.
The song is also included on their mini-album “To Us Who Don’t Live in Yesterday,” released in January 2025.
Its lyrics and melody, which give you the courage to face a new day, are sure to boost that holiday refresh mood even more.
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!
usual membersriria.
Lilia’s song vividly captures the precious time spent with the usual crew and the sparkle of youth.
It’s a warm, emotional track that reminds us of the irreplaceable friendships built in the everyday moments.
You can’t help but feel that wishful ache—if only those times laughing with friends could last forever.
Released in October 2022, the song was featured in Universal Studios Japan’s “Escape the Usual Tonight” commercial.
Ryo Nagano’s slightly mature sound design amplifies Lilia’s down-to-earth lyrics.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to in spring—when you’re meeting new companions and hoping to make many memories—while thinking of the dear friends who mean so much.
Before the departureWANIMA
Telling you who are standing at a brand-new starting line from April, WANIMA’s cheering song “Before the Departure.” This piece was written specifically for “Fight! Kyushu,” an initiative by the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks to support disaster recovery from the Kumamoto and Oita earthquakes.
Rather than trying to force your spirits up, it’s a gentle rock number that stands by your side and gives you a supportive push.
Its message of “Do your best” comes straight at your heart.
The subjectively told music video is also highly relatable, so when you’re feeling down, give it a watch and let it lift you up!
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.
Cheer songs to listen to in April: uplifting spring anthems (21–30)
AdventureYOASOBI
A YOASOBI number that captures the thrill of stepping from everyday life into a special day with a breezy, springlike melody.
Released in February 2023, this piece was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu.” When you move to a new city for school or work, anxiety often mixes with your excitement, doesn’t it? This song likens that fluttering feeling to an adventure, giving you a light push forward.
Listen when you’re tired from preparing for a new life, or when you want to feel the excitement of meeting new friends in the days ahead.
You’ll find the courage to take that first step—and feel the fresh breeze of spring.