[2026] Cherry Blossom Songs to Hear in Spring: A roundup of classic J‑Pop hits about sakura

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika

Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter

A song that beautifully portrays the changing of the four seasons, which gained attention as the theme song for the animated film Let Me Eat Your Pancreas.

Released by sumika in August 2018, this slow ballad features a warmly resonant acoustic guitar, and the delicate emotions depicted across spring, summer, autumn, and winter deeply move the listener.

Along with the shifting seasons, memories with a loved one and farewells are depicted, and the hope that leads into the next spring is expressed through gentle vocals and melody.

Its beautiful, heartrending lyrics—echoing the film’s story—are sure to resonate deeply with anyone who has experienced parting from someone dear.

At dusk, mistaken for a dreamAfter the Rain

[MV] At Dusk, Mistaken for a Dream / After the Rain [Soraru × Mafumafu]

A signature work by After the Rain, where delicate piano melodies blend seamlessly with crystalline vocals.

Against the backdrop of fleeting cherry blossoms at dusk, a poignant farewell and beautiful memories are woven together.

The harmony of Soraru’s calm low register and Mafumafu’s soaring high notes gently enfolds the feelings of someone standing at a springtime crossroads.

This track is included on the August 2020 album “7×2 Deadly Sins.” It’s a song we especially recommend for those who want to reflect on treasured memories beneath the night sakura, or for anyone ready to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.

SAKURA BURSTCö shu Nie

Cö shu Nie – SAKURA BURST (Official Video) / TV Anime “Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion” 15th Anniversary, Cour 2 Ending Theme

Cö shu Nie’s “SAKURA BURST” is striking for vocalist Mirai Nakamura’s clear, high-toned voice.

Created as the ending theme for the sci-fi mecha anime Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion, it’s a bittersweet spring song that explores themes like inescapable fate and the wish to turn back time.

Its worldview, where reality and unreality seem to blend, resonates in a way with the season of cherry blossoms in full bloom.

Listening to this emotionally rich track that colors a melancholy spring, you might find it nice to immerse yourself in the beauty of cherry blossoms—even as they fall.

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cherry blossomKALMA

KALMA – Sakura (Music Video)

A refreshing, heartwarming song that evokes the arrival of spring.

While depicting cherry blossoms dancing in the air, it sings of the hope and anxiety felt amid farewells and new encounters, and the importance of living true to yourself.

Released in February 2021, this track is a special piece commemorating the first anniversary of KALMA’s major-label debut.

It’s a song that gives courage—not only to those taking a new step in spring, but to everyone standing at a crossroads in life.

A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n

Maica_n – Sakura Petal (Official Music Video)

A story of dreams and growth that begins with a small courage like cherry blossom petals is woven through striking lyrics and a pop melody.

The gap between admiration and reality, the challenge and abandonment of dreams, and the resolve to take a new step forward are gently conveyed by Maica_n’s translucent voice.

This work is a pep song that embraces the anxieties and doubts everyone feels while giving you the courage to take that first step.

Released in February 2025, it is packed with the unique charm of Maica_n, who has worked on numerous tie-ins.

A heartwarming track perfect for the season of facing new beginnings and changes in your environment.

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

Sakura Mitsutsuki

Set against a fantastical scene of cherry blossoms dancing beneath a full moon, this work beautifully portrays feelings for what has been lost and hopes for new bonds.

Released in March 2013 as SPYAIR’s 10th single, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama and was also included on the album MILLION, becoming one of the band’s signature songs.

It’s a track that accompanies those who want to reminisce with a loved one while gazing at springtime blossoms, or who keep waiting for someone dear.

Even while carrying loneliness, it gently pushes forward those seeking new encounters.