[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings & Partings]
Spring is a season of meetings and farewells, with events like entrance ceremonies, graduations, and cherry-blossom viewing.
Some of you may be starting a new chapter in life.
As the weather gradually warms, people are filled with many feelings.
In this article, we’ve gathered spring songs by Japanese rock bands.
We’ll focus on tracks that portray the bittersweet emotions of spring and songs that conjure images of cherry-lined streets.
From timeless spring staples by beloved rock bands across generations to buzzworthy new tracks, these are all songs that let you truly feel the season—so please enjoy to the end!
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[Cherry Blossom Season] Spring Song Special by Japanese Rock/Pop Bands [Meetings and Farewells] (31–40)
Sing of springback number
A song included on back number’s first indie mini-album, it’s a highly popular spring tune among fans.
It’s a heartbreak song about longing for someone you love, with a sound that makes the sadness well up as you listen.
If you’re looking for a tear-jerking spring song, this is a must-hear.
After the cherry blossoms (all quartets lead to the?)UNISON SQUARE GARDEN
It’s a song by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that conveys a positive image, almost as if it’s capturing the exhilaration of cherry blossom season.
It was also used as the opening theme for the anime Yozakura Quartet ~Hana no Uta~, where cherry blossoms are a key motif—another noteworthy point.
The bustling, almost rampaging interplay of each instrument is striking, and the sense of fun comes across directly.
It’s a track that strongly expresses feelings of taking a step forward on a wave of elation, as well as emotions like release and freedom.
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
Kaneyori Masaru is a three-piece rock band drawing attention for their cute vocals over a straight-ahead rock sound.
Sakura-iro, included on their major-label debut album Watashi no Nocturne, has been selected as the song for Yamada Denki’s new-life campaign commercial “If it’s Yamada, you can get everything at once.” Its driving rock ensemble is sure to color your spring drives.
It’s a refreshing rock tune perfect for spring, the season that makes you want to fall in love.
To you, who looks good with a bouquetneguse.
Spring is a season full of meetings and farewells, isn’t it? Some people may even find themselves considering breaking up with a partner to put an end to a relationship that’s grown stagnant.
For those people, I recommend the spring song “To You Who Look Good With a Bouquet.” This track was released in 2021 by Neguse, a rock band rapidly gaining popularity among younger listeners.
It conveys the turmoil of a protagonist who keeps thinking of different ways to start the breakup conversation.
You’ll surely be moved to tears by the clumsy kindness of someone who wants to part ways but can’t let go of their affection.
April windElefanto Kashimashi
When it comes to Elephant Kashimashi’s songs about spring, isn’t this the one many people think of? April, which is also in the title, marks the start of a new fiscal year, and many people embark on new lives then.
The lyrics of this song are packed with that springtime excitement and energetic atmosphere that makes you want to begin something new.
Not only the accompaniment, but also Hiroji Miyamoto’s masculine vocals convey a light, refreshing mood, making it an uplifting track.
[Sakura Season] Special Feature: Japanese Rock/Pop Bands’ Spring Songs [Encounters & Farewells] (41–50)
cherry blossomKALMA
KALMA is a rock band from Hokkaido whose members were all born in 2000.
Their 2021 release Sakura is a rock track that carries a touch of nostalgia.
The energetic groove of the band bursts out from the three-piece’s sound.
Their warm vocals and arpeggios are also highlights.
If you like straightforward guitar rock, give it a listen.
The cherry blossom season can bring farewells with loved ones; at such times, their music will see you off with brightness.
petalback number
This is a song by back number that portrays memories resurfacing in the cherry blossom season and the regret tied to those memories.
Along with conveying the warmth of spring, the layered sound also carries feelings of remorse and wistfulness.
It expresses how not only cherry blossoms but various scenes can revive past memories, and how the heart aches each time they return.
Alongside the cherished feelings one cannot let go of, it also depicts a wish that, if time could be turned back, one would choose without regret next time.
It’s a song packed with anguish.