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

Forget-me-notMarushii

Marcy – Forget-me-not (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy that delicately portrays the anxiety born with the arrival of spring and unwavering feelings for a loved one.

The lyrics convey the unease of entering a new environment.

While celebrating the other person’s growth, there’s a conflict over the fear that they might drift away—something many of us have likely experienced.

Released in March 2021 and included on their first album, “Memory,” this track resonates deeply with those in long-distance relationships or anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya

Takanori Kawasaki - Sakura Usagi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A heartwarming ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love during graduation season.

The timid protagonist, unable to express their feelings honestly, is likened to a “rabbit,” and the song gently sings of their immature feelings for someone they’ve loved for three years as cherry blossoms drift in the air.

Takaya Kawasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and delicate emotional expression leave a strong impression.

Released as a digital single in January 2021, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” In the music video, two leads selected through a LINE audition perform graduation scenes, further enhancing the song’s worldview.

It’s a perfect track for those who can’t bring themselves to share their heartfelt feelings, as well as students approaching graduation.

The song has resonated widely on social media and is cherished as a companion piece for the season of spring farewells.

tricolor violetSakurada Junko

Junko Sakurada - Tricolor Violet by jama

This is a song by Junko Sakurada, released in February 1974, that entrusts the tender feelings of first love to tricolor violets.

Singing of a fleeting romance, the track reached No.

10 on the Oricon chart and sold approximately 186,000 copies.

The fusion of Akuyu’s delicate lyrics and Taiji Nakamura’s evocative melody beautifully captures the aching innocence of a young girl’s love.

The work depicts the emotions of adolescence—where hope and anxiety intertwine—with elegance, while Sakurada’s clear, translucent voice adds depth to the story.

It is a gentle companion for anyone who holds close the longing of waiting and the poignancy of an unfulfilled love.

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]

We bring you a heart-lifting song for the cherry blossom season.

Sung by the members of =LOVE, this refreshing track captures the flutter of first love.

With lyrics penned by Rino Sashihara, the words strikingly overlap the blooming of sakura with the premonition of first love.

Included on the album “Zenbu, Naisho.” and released in May 2021, it expresses the world gradually filling with color at the arrival of spring through a melodious sound.

Perfect for the season of full-bloom cherry blossoms and for those embarking on new encounters and beginnings.

Why not enjoy a spring stroll with someone special while listening to it?

Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo

[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.

forget-me-notAwesome City Club

Awesome City Club / Wasurena (MUSIC VIDEO)

This work by Awesome City Club is marked by a sleek, urban vibe.

It was created as an inspiration song for the film “We Made a Beautiful Bouquet.” The lyrics, interweaving memories of love with hopes for the future, leave a strong impression, and the interplay between the male and female twin vocals further elevates the track’s appeal.

Released as an advance digital single in January 2021, it was later included on the album “Grower” in February of the same year.

It was also featured in the film’s teaser and on TV commercials, resonating with many listeners.

It’s the perfect song for anyone looking back on a past romance while getting ready to take a new step forward.

The warm, comforting vocals are sure to soothe your heart.

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

This song portrays a dreamlike world where cherry blossoms dance, along with precious moments shared with a loved one.

Its gentle yet bittersweet lyrics and melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in January 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

It’s a recommended track for looking back on memories with someone special while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

Be sure to give it a listen as the new season begins.