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

It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

In March 2023, Marcy released an encouraging song whose warm message about facing forward and moving ahead resonates deeply.

Written specifically for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now,” the track features Marcy’s characteristically delicate word choice and a driving band sound.

Included on the album “Candle,” it gently supports those carrying setbacks and anxieties as they strive to overcome them.

It’s a song that stands by anyone feeling uneasy before a new beginning or trying their best in a new environment.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / The Way Home in March (Lyric Video)

This song by Dai Hirai, a leading figure in surf music, sings of youthful memories and new departures set against the season of March.

Released in February 2022, it features an impressive, simple sound built around piano and strings.

Created as part of the ongoing distribution project themed “Sunday Goods,” the track is a perfect ballad for graduation season.

Carried by Hirai’s warm vocals, it gently paints the scenes of March, where farewells and encounters intersect.

It’s a song that quietly stays by the side of anyone feeling a mix of anxiety and anticipation before stepping into a new environment.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Tomorrow, when spring comes

A memorable J-pop song with a breezy pop feel and wistful melody, it gently encourages those stepping into a new life with the arrival of spring.

It conveys feelings for “you,” who are devoted to baseball, by entrusting them to the arc of a white ball, tenderly enveloping precious memories and farewells.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice soothes the anxieties deep within the heart.

Released as her debut single in March 1997, it reached No.

8 on the Oricon chart and was also featured in an NTT commercial.

A decade later, a version with new lyrics was released, adding greater depth to the work.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone standing at a crossroads in life or about to take a new step forward.

Vermillionsumika

Vermillion

Sumika presents a song that captures the arrival of spring in vivid vermilion.

Singing of forward-looking challenges and new beginnings, the track gently embraces the mixed colors of hope and anxiety that the season brings.

While Kenta Kataoka admits he “used to struggle with spring,” he reveals that his feelings have changed through his experiences as a musician.

The song is featured on the album “Vermillion’s,” set for release in March 2025, and has also been chosen as the theme for Duskin Co., Ltd.’s new TV commercial, “Connecting Our Feelings.” Carried by a refreshing melody that conveys the joy of walking alongside someone, this piece will surely offer a gentle push to everyone ready to take their first new step.

BOW AND ARROWYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – BOW AND ARROW

Crafted by Kenshi Yonezu, this song was released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Medalist,” which portrays the world of figure skating.

The lyrics are compelling for their delicate yet powerful expressions—depicting the bond between mentor and pupil through the motif of bow and arrow in the title, as well as the radiant resolve that emerges from overcoming setbacks.

Coupled with a driving, high-tempo melody, the piece vividly captures the emotional nuances of those who take on challenges, gently encouraging anyone striving toward their goals.

When you need the courage to charge toward your dreams, this song is sure to be a reassuring ally.

Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi

Season of Beginnings

A duet by Noriyuki Makihara and Hanaregumi that beautifully captures the conflicting emotions of spring—anticipation and unease, fluttering excitement and impermanence.

Released digitally on April 30, 2025, it received an exclusive early airplay on FM COCOLO starting April 1 of the same year.

With their rich vocals blending seamlessly, the song is a gem that seems to sonically paint the very scenes of spring.

Makihara’s melody and lyrics, paired with Hirokazu Ogura’s gently expressive guitar arrangement, are exquisite.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when early spring leaves you unsettled, or when nostalgia and hope set your heart trembling.

We AreONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK: We Are [OFFICIAL VIDEO]

This heartwarming rock number by ONE OK ROCK carries a message that empathizes with the anxieties and struggles of young people.

Garnering attention as NHK’s soccer theme song, the track is included on the album “Ambitions,” released in January 2017, and in December 2016 it achieved a collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds on NHK’s “18-Fes.” Blending the powerful energy of rock with pop elements, its exhilarating sound underscores the importance of living true to oneself and calls for the empowerment of youth.

Advocating that we can become beacons of hope, this song will gently encourage those seeking to boost their self-esteem or take that first step forward.