[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: tear-jerking masterpieces of spring

When April arrives, some people are fired up for a new chapter in life, while others are surely still feeling the lingering glow of graduation, setting off on new journeys, or the sadness of parting.

At the start of a new season, a mix of emotions—anxiety, butterflies, excitement—bubbles up, doesn’t it? In this article, I’ll introduce some moving songs that will stay close to your life this April.

Every track has lyrics that sink in and tug at your heartstrings.

These wonderful classics—the encouragement of music—are sure to give you strength!

Playlist

[Spring Songs] Moving tracks to hear in April: tear-jerking masterpieces of spring
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	spring breezeShimizu Shota		The legendary lost song that Shota Shimizu wrote and composed at 16
2	Spring personAYANE		A ballad that layers heartbreak with spring and a starry sky
3	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A famous BUMP ballad depicting friendship and farewell
4	Spring ~Destiny~Uru		Uru’s new song that resonates with the emotions of spring
5	Bloom, oh bloomEGOIST		Cheering on new beginnings with a festival song of traditional Japanese instruments
6	Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48		AKB48’s spring songs that depict youth and hope
7	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A cheering song that portrays farewell and hope in youth
8	proofflumpool		flumpool's Ballad of Bonds and Farewell
9	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Expressing the complex emotions of the seasonal transition in spring
10	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s song of farewell and new departures
11	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Cheering song of Little Glee Monster
12	Spring is a gradientSuperfly		Overcoming spring anxieties with Superfly’s new song
13	Spring ThiefYorushika		A song that brings back memories of cherry blossoms
14	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		A song that heals the heart with memories of cherry blossoms and my hometown
15	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		A bittersweet unrequited love among cherry blossoms on a spring night
16	Waiting for springWANIMA		A hopeful message of enduring winter and waiting for spring
17	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		Signature songs of Awesome City Club
18	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		CreepHyp’s spring farewell story
19	Philadelphia fleabaneBUMP OF CHICKEN		The charm and importance of the flower called fleabane (harujion)
20	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A signature EXILE song has been adopted for a station melody.
21	one’s true feelingssumika		An encouraging song that gives strength in difficult times
22	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		A ballad song reminiscent of Yuuri's parents
23	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		A love cheer song that gives you courage for unrequited love
24	Song of Springsupittsu		Spitz’s signature song “Haru no Uta”
25	cherry blossomberii guddoman		An uplifting farewell song that captures the warmth of spring
26	Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro		A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
27	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		Mika Nakashima’s underrated cherry blossom song
28	Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie		A poignant masterpiece about graduation and setting off on a journey
29	Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb		Sakura no Ame is a popular song sung at graduation ceremonies
30	seasonikimonogakari		A gentle ballad by Ikimonogakari that accompanies the anxieties and loneliness of spring
31	periodIshizaki Hyuui		Introduction to Huwie Ishizaki’s spring breakup song “Period”
32	Sakura AleAdachi Kana		A cheer song released before graduating from high school
33	April windElefanto Kashimashi		A song that makes you feel you can do your best in the April breeze
34	cherry blossoms drifting awayUtada Hikaru		A sad yet warm song by Hikaru Utada
35	Song of SpringFujihara Sakura		A moving song that expresses hope and farewell in a spring melody
36	Indigo squaredYorushika		Yorushika releases a song that questions the meaning of music
37	BuddiesSakurazaka46		Expressing the bonds with friends in a Sakurazaka46 support song
38	YELLikimonogakari		Ikimonogakari “YELL” Cheer Song
39	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s love theme song, a masterpiece that heals the heart
40	Spring Dayaimyon		Standing by your anxieties with Aimyon’s “Harunohi”
41	KaleidoscopeFurukawa Makoto		Makoto Furukawa’s song themed around springtime meetings and farewells
42	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A heartwarming song that portrays farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
43	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
44	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada: A poignant cherry blossom tale of heartbreak
45	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		A moving, heartwarming ballad about parting and setting off on a journey
46	SakuraMyuk		A bittersweet love song of spring, moved by a mystical singing voice
47	existenceWANIMA		A heartwarming Mother's Day song filled with thoughts for my grandmother
48	gardenFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s soul-stirring songs
49	Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo		A poignant song of farewells and new beginnings in the cherry blossom season
50	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
51	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
52	sailing dayBUMP OF CHICKEN		Courage and hope to face destiny
53	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		DISH//'s Exam Cheer Song
54	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
55	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
56	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
57	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A song with a wistful voice that makes you feel the arrival of spring
58	Growing UpMachico		Sing the real, down-to-earth feelings of youth chasing their dreams
59	A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n		A tale of dreams and growth born from the courage of cherry blossoms
60	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A heartwarming song that reflects the anxieties and hopes of youth
61	YOAKENiziU		NiziU’s hopeful new song sings of springtime growth.
62	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A coming-of-age song that portrays bonds with friends and courage
63	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		A HIGEDAN support song that depicts the growth and changes of a new life
64	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
65	We againSG		A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
66	Before the departureWANIMA		WANIMA's cheer song: a new-life support track
67	CHE.R.RYYUI		A heartwarming classic by YUI that portrays a springtime love
68	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		The charm and popularity of aiko’s spring love songs
69	Winter and Springback number		back number’s heartbreak songs, hope heading toward spring
70	Sing of springback number		The bittersweet sorrow and hope of a broken heart swaying in the spring breeze
71	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
72	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A spring graduation ballad, a song of farewell and hope
73	You know what,are-kun &『yuika’}		A spring love song that depicts youthful romance
74	Azure Swimnishina		A song of resolve to reexamine my own path
75	Bring it on, spring.non		The arrival of spring, a song of hope and courage
76	It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink		A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
77	Taiwan cherryren		A bittersweet love song about overcoming the pain of parting
78	cherry blossom colorAnjura Aki		A moving ballad that intertwines cherry blossoms with life
79	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern's new song is a hopeful song with a cherry blossom theme
80	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
81	cherrysupittsu		Spitz’s classic: springtime hope and moving forward
82	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Signature songs of Spitz, theme songs for dramas
83	It’s okayMarushii		Marcy’s cheer song, a positive message
84	dogwood (flowering dogwood)Hitoto Yo		Hitoto Yo’s song of prayer for peace and love
85	Let the cherry blossoms bloomYoshida Yamada		A song that depicts hope and growth from winter buds to spring
86	Happinessarashi		An exhilarating classic imbued with courage and hope for the future
87	cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto		Makoto Kawamoto’s heartwarming graduation song
88	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
89	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A masterpiece that depicts the gentle light of spring and a wish for reunion
90	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
91	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
92	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		A lyrical song that likens first love to spring thunder
93	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A classic of youth and memories, painted with a gentle singing voice
94	JourneyFuji Kaze		A ballad in which Fujii Kaze warmly sings about the journey of life
95	SAKURA. I love you ?Nishino Kana		A song by Kana Nishino that portrays the feelings of a woman torn between a past love and a new one
96	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		GReeeeN’s “Haruka,” a song that longs for one’s hometown
97	Best FriendKiroro		A song that gently sings of thinking about a distant friend
98	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		WHITE JAM sings of a cherry blossom farewell
99	HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver		hide's single depicting the arrival of spring
100	SAKURAikimonogakari		A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
101	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A spring song that expresses youthful memories and hope
102	Song of SpringUkasukaji		A unit song to support a new life in spring
103	BeginningChekikko		Youth songs that color the graduation season
104	Cherry blossom seasonFujifaburikku		Fujifabric Spring Farewell Theme Song
105	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A graduation song that heralds spring, the bittersweet melody of youth
106	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		A youth song of farewells at graduation and moving forward
107	cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo		A sentimental song that expresses the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms
108	Sakuraayaka		A song that sings about memories of the graduation ceremony and gratitude
109	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A moving graduation song about friendship and farewell
110	No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		Asian Kung-Fu Generation, a masterpiece that sings of springtime hope
111	March of the PetalsAimer		Farewells in spring, the bittersweet memories of graduation
112	Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks		Graduation song, a famous piece by CHiCO and HoneyWorks
113	Light of Hope: Believing in MiraclesDream		A song of setting out with hope to move forward before the dream
114	Dreams HesitateMr.forute		A cheering song that delivers the hopes of spring
115	LullabyRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’s Spring Cheer Song Lullaby
116	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A song about tender feelings for a senior who is graduating
117	my graduationSPEED		A graduation song that won’t forget memories of SPEED
118	Good Bye, Good LuckTOTALFAT		A farewell song with friendship and hope for reunion
119	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI’s “Haruka” is a song that cheers on graduation.
120	GraduationZONE		ZONE's moving graduation-theme song
121	springreGretGirl		reGretGirl’s moving spring song
122	Goodbye Memoriessupercell		Supercell’s moving song is a spring cheer song
123	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A moving song about sakura’s budding love, sung by tuki.
124	Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		Momoiro Clover Z's coming-of-age travel-themed song
125	Goodbye Busyuzu		A song that offers comfort to the anxieties at the start of spring
126	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		A graduation song filled with the emotions of youth
127	Letter ~Dear You at Fifteen~Anjura Aki		Angela Aki’s message song for the future
128	When spring is overkepura		Kepla’s coming-of-age song that portrays spring’s new beginnings
129	cherry blossomKobukuro		Kobukuro’s moving graduation song
130	Graduation Photohaifaisetto		A page of youth I remember in spring
131	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s hopeful spring song
132	March 9Remioromen		Remioromen’s graduation song. An emotional track about moving forward while holding memories in your heart.
133	graduationKato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s friendship gratitude song
134	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		In the season when the cherry blossoms bloom, Dai Hirai’s songs resonate with my heart.
135	The parting path hidden by cherry blossomsHirakawachi Icchōme		Feelings for the one I love as we part at graduation
136	the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki		A composition that expresses the sentiment of spring through haiku aesthetics
137	spring calmMainosora		A moving song that portrays parting and a new beginning
138	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		Kaf’s spring graduation song expresses both parting and hope.
139	Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi’s Graduation Theme Song
140	spring songamasaki annainin		A spring song that sings of cherry blossom scenes and feelings for dreams
141	Sakura SongTakahashi Yuu		Vividly living with the memories of youth and the present
142	GraduationTakahashi Yuu		Determination to graduate from childhood to adulthood
143	On the Day of Departure		The moving choral song “On the Day of Departure” sung at graduation ceremonies
144	Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue		Graduation season, the joy of a new beginning
145	Heralding springyama		A classic that sings of urban loneliness and the hope of spring, for the milestones of life
146	SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL		As you can tell from the title, it's themed around graduation…
147	When spring comesmiwa		As miwa’s fifth single, in 2011…
148	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Singing of farewells in the cherry blossom season and the hope of reunion
149	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		Determination to succeed for the sake of my friends back home
150	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Sakurazaka” is a classic cherry blossom-themed song.