Love songs to listen to in April. Spring love songs.

navel orangeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.

With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.

Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.

Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.

The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.

It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.

waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Michi Teyu Ku (Overflowing) / Official Video

A gem of a love song written by Fujii Kaze as the theme for the film “If April Could Come, She Would,” starring Takeru Satoh.

With delicate lyrics and an elegant piano melody, it portrays unconditional devotion to a loved one and the inner change that comes from letting go of attachment.

While it aligns with the film’s story, it also strongly reflects Fujii Kaze’s philosophical worldview, and his gentle vocals carry the message deep into the heart.

Released in March 2024, this work stands as one of Fujii Kaze’s signature songs amid his energetic activities at home and abroad.

It’s sure to resonate with those who wish to keep thinking of someone they love forever, as well as those striving to overcome a farewell with someone dear.

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.

Early summer rain&TEAM

&TEAM ‘Samidare’ Official MV

This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.

Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.

Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.

For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.

SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada – SAKURA Drops

A song that beautifully depicts the scenes woven by the four seasons and the transience of life.

Hikaru Utada’s delicate sensibility vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal through images of falling cherry blossoms.

Many listeners are captivated by this worldview where ephemerality and strength coexist.

Released in May 2002, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” The music video, directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, unfolds with dreamlike visual beauty.

A recommended classic for those who have experienced the joys of love and the sorrow of parting, or who are moved by the changing seasons.

Its profound poetic world and beautiful melodic lines leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.

Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako

Takako Matsu – When Spring Comes Tomorrow

A nostalgic coming-of-age song that begins with memories of a white ball tracing a parabolic arc.

Takako Matsu’s clear, translucent voice gently wraps around her feelings for “you,” who is devoted to baseball.

The bittersweet wish to reunite at a place of memories and the unwavering love for someone precious soak into the heart with the arrival of spring.

Released in March 1997, the song was featured in NTT’s “Exciting New Life” campaign commercial and was also performed on that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

In April 2007, marking the 10th anniversary of her debut, a new version was released on the album Cherish You.

It’s a warm song that gently encourages those graduating or embarking on a new chapter in life.

At the thawHatsuboshi Gakuen

Hatsuboshi Gakuen “At the Thaw” Official Music Video (HATSUBOSHI GAKUEN – Yukidokeni)

A moving work in which the elegant melodies of Japanese tradition and contemporary musicality are beautifully harmonized.

Released by Hatsuboshi Academy in February 2025, this piece takes “snowmelt,” a symbol of spring’s arrival, and the Hinamatsuri festival as its motifs to portray the unfulfilled love between the Emperor doll and the Empress doll.

It expresses the frustration of hearts that remain distant despite their physical closeness with a refreshing melody.

Recommended for those who want to savor the feeling of first love while sensing the coming of spring.