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

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

A popular song that poignantly portrays graduation and new encounters has been delivered by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Set at a medium tempo, it candidly sings about precious memories and farewells with friends.

The song carries the straightforward feelings of vocalist Motoki Omori, who wrote it the day after graduating high school, and it was also chosen as the theme for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.

While sensing how quickly student life passes, it depicts the realization that everyday repetition was actually a treasure, weaving in awkwardness when facing friends and the inner conflict of yearning and aspiration.

As spring arrives and the seasons change, the protagonist’s emotions—anxious about the future yet striving to look ahead—are carefully rendered alongside delicate melodies.

It’s a track we especially hope elementary school students working hard at their studies and club activities will listen to.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

Official Hige Dandism’s “Parabola” opens with scenes of a new life unfolding.

Released in 2020, it was used in a commercial for a lactic acid beverage.

Within its refreshing melody that signals something is about to begin, you can feel a delicate wobble between anxiety and anticipation—perfectly matching the feelings of someone starting anew.

The lyrics sketch out a path toward a future that’s uncertain yet radiant.

It’s a song that can serve as a guidepost for anyone taking their next steps forward.

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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.

Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi

Elephant Kashimashi – “The Road Where Cherry Blossoms Dance Up”

It’s a beautiful, lyrical piece that captures the scene of cherry blossoms soaring into the air.

Elephant Kashimashi breathes new life into songs about sakura, delivering a positive and powerful message.

Its delicate yet grand worldview sings of life’s renewal and hope for the future alongside the changing seasons.

Released in March 2008 as their 36th single, the song was also used in a Tokyo Shimbun commercial.

Carefully crafted by Hiroji Miyamoto over about a year and produced by Seiji Kameda, it’s a tour de force.

Perfect for listening to during the season when spring’s arrival can be felt, it also makes a great anthem to encourage those embarking on a new start or reaching a milestone in life.

A view I’ve never seen beforeSuda Masaki

Masaki Suda “A Scenery I’ve Never Seen”

This is one of Masaki Suda’s signature songs, powerfully expressing the courage and determination to take a new step forward.

Its driving guitar-rock sound and passionate, straight-to-the-heart vocals give listeners a push from behind.

Just as the lyrics say, it’s a pep song that affirms moving forward even if you’re not perfect.

Released in June 2017, the track became widely known as the tie-in song for au’s “au BLUE CHALLENGE” commercial supporting Japan’s national soccer team.

It had actually been used in the commercial since November 2016, and it also drew attention at the time because the singer’s name wasn’t initially revealed.

It’s a song I’d love people heading into new phases of life—like moving, starting school, or starting a job—to hear.

Even while carrying anxiety or loneliness, it will give you the courage to step forward into unknown scenery.

Dear, boyHump Back

Hump Back – “Dear, Boy” Music Video

This is Hump Back’s major-label debut song, an anthem that sings of challenging your dreams and holding onto hope.

With a powerful sound and lyrics that resonate, it gently gives a warm push to those facing setbacks and anxieties.

Created with thoughts of the bandmates from their high school days, the track was featured as the ending theme for Nippon TV’s “BUZZ RHYTHM 02” in June 2018 and as the theme song for Kumamoto Asahi Broadcasting’s coverage of the 102nd National High School Baseball Championship Kumamoto Tournament, capturing the hearts of many.

If you listen to it in moments when life in a new environment wears you down, or during times when motivation is hard to find, you’ll feel the energy to face tomorrow welling up inside.

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.