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

YELLikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

This is a song by Ikimono-gakari packed with youthful memories.

Released in September 2009, it sings about looking ahead with strength, with themes of parting and dreams.

Chosen as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s middle school division, it resonated with many students.

Its melodic tone and profound lyrics make it perfect for graduations and farewells.

It’s a supportive anthem that gently nudges those taking a new step forward, and a great pick if you’re looking for a song to enjoy in the spring season.

I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “I Hate Spring” Music Video

A new masterpiece that resonates with the spring season has been born.

Released by Regal Lily in February 2024, this work delicately portrays the complex emotions surrounding spring.

Honoka Takahashi’s vocals convey a heart unsettled by the season’s arrival with a clear, translucent tone.

The lyrics, sprinkled with dreamlike imagery—such as “Leyline Soldier” and “the song of April on a white map”—leave a strong impression.

The sound, with a beauty like a wavering flame, is quintessential Regal Lily.

It’s a song that offers comfort to those who feel uneasy about spring’s arrival or struggle to adapt to new environments.

As the cherry blossoms come into full bloom, why not pause for a moment and give it a listen?

SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

Senbonzakura, the smash-hit Hatsune Miku number covered by Wagakki Band, is included on their debut album Vocalo Zanmai, a collection of Vocaloid song covers.

It’s a perfect spring tune that conjures vivid images of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

While the original Hatsune Miku version already conveys the traditional Japanese elegance of sakura, Wagakki Band’s extensive use of traditional instruments heightens the sense of classic Japanese atmosphere even more.

It also makes ideal background music for cherry-blossom viewing—lively and uplifting—letting you fully enjoy the sakura while feeling the spirit of wa.

Truly a representative Japanese cover number.

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SAKI

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Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi

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

Sakura no Hana, Maiagaru Michi o depicts the resolve to walk forward with a loved one as spring arrives and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.

Released in 2007 by Elephant Kashimashi, a rock band known for its unique sound infused with blues and rock, the song looks back on life and sings of a spring spent with a beloved person after overcoming various hardships.

The passionate band performance, enhanced with a vibrant arrangement, conveys a powerful sense of determination and will.

Paired with Hiroji Miyamoto’s soulful vocals, it’s a love song that unfolds a heartwarming story set in the spring season.

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As springBlue Mash

Spring As Is – Blue Mash

With the arrival of spring, Blue Mash’s “Haru no Mama” turns bittersweet feelings into song.

The track is included on their second EP, “From the Student Quarter e.p.,” released in 2022.

Strongly reflecting the members’ distinct personalities and stories, the work weaves the sentiments of a season filled with encounters and farewells into a refreshing indie rock sound.

Its charm is heightened by the members’ adolescent yearning for music during their middle and high school years and the exquisite fusion of their individual traits.

Looking back on the past while giving listeners the courage to embrace a new season, “Haru no Mama” is perfect for those eagerly awaiting spring’s arrival or embarking on a fresh start.

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Sundae May Club is a three-piece rock band that calls themselves an ultra super pop band from Nagasaki.

Their 2021 release “Spring” is a spring song you’ll want to listen to while gazing at cherry blossoms.

It features a straightforward sound brimming with the driving energy unique to a three-piece band.

Be sure to pay attention to vocalist Akari’s emotional singing as well.

The lyrics, with novel-like, beautiful imagery, are perfect for a spring that carries a touch of loneliness.

Why not add this bittersweet spring song to your playlist?

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mutō

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HURRY GO ROUNDhide with Spread Beaver

hide with Spread Beaver – HURRY GO ROUND

It’s one of the signature songs from hide with Spread Beaver, the solo project of hide, who was renowned as the guitarist of X JAPAN and continues to be beloved by many fans even after his passing.

This track had been left unfinished at the time, but after his death it was completed with I.N.A., a member of the project, taking the lead.

The repeated vow to meet again in the spring at the end of the song feels like hide’s final message, and it really hits you.

The refreshing spring-like string arrangement is striking, making this one of the great classics of the Japanese rock scene.

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Hane Keisuke

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