[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]

It has come to goodbye.Chevon

It Became Goodbye / Chevon [Lyric Video]

An original track that rhythmically captures the bittersweet feeling that seeps in with the arrival of spring.

Created by Chevon, this single was released in March 2025, carrying on the tradition of annual spring-themed songs.

Its emotional vocals and a sound that fuses rock and pop leave a strong impression, while the sentimental guitar tones beautifully paint the scenery of spring.

Immediately after release, comments like “resonates with the heart” and “beautiful” spread across social media, striking a chord with many listeners.

Highly recommended for moments when you want to dwell on memories with someone special.

Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

Conton Candy – Around the Time of Sakura [Official Video]

A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.

It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.

Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.

The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.

A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.

Cherry Blossom Rainabsorb

absorb "Sakura no Ame" MV Full

This work, which describes the sight of cherry blossom petals fluttering down as “Sakura no Ame” (Cherry Blossom Rain), is a song by absorb that weaves together the bittersweetness of parting and the hope of a new departure under the theme of graduation.

After being released online in February 2008, it was issued as a single that November.

Its forward-looking take on farewells resonated with many listeners, and it has since become widely cherished as a graduation song.

As spring arrives and we all need the courage to step into new environments, why not let this song give you a gentle push forward?

proofflumpool

flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

This is a heartwarming song themed around parting with friends and embarking on new journeys.

Released in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the NHK National School Music Competition that year.

It is also included on flumpool’s third original album, “experience.” The song was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where it captured the hearts of many.

With lyrics that sing of hope for the future and bonds between friends, it especially resonates with students.

It is a song that many facing changes such as graduation or advancing to a new school can deeply relate to.

While expressing the loneliness of parting with friends, it also conveys a mutual respect for each other’s dreams, making it a piece that offers comfort to listeners.

It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy that resonates with many as an anthem giving you the courage to face forward.

Its refreshing melody and warm vocals are filled with a gentle push, as if someone is supporting you from behind.

Even when you feel like breaking, it conveys the importance of moving forward step by step while cherishing who you are, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2023, this piece was written for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” The refreshing song was also used in a TV commercial and is included on the album Candle.

It’s the perfect cheer song for spring, when new lives begin and people face anxieties about new environments.

Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō

Kimiryo Reitaro – “Spring Asura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)” Official Lyric Video

Reitaro Kimyo is a singer-songwriter who not only fronts Animations and Tensai Band but also works as a narrator for commercials.

Featuring Moeka Shiozuka of Hitsujibungaku, “Haru no Shura feat.

Moeka Shiozuka (Hitsujibungaku)” is a striking track that opens with a nostalgic melody and an airy ensemble.

The lyrics, woven with a distinctive worldview, excel in the way they make effective use of the sound of words.

It’s a pop tune full of wistful charm, perfect for a balmy spring day.

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SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

This song portrays the loss and rebirth of youth.

Released by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION in March 2010, it was written as the main theme for a film based on Inio Asano’s manga.

The lyrics depict the pain of parting and a forward-looking new beginning, making it a moving piece that resonates with many listeners.

It was also used as the ending theme for the film Solanin, which features a scene where the lead actors, Aoi Miyazaki and Kengo Kora, perform the song.

It’s highly recommended for those who feel the uncertainty and bittersweetness of their youthful days.