Recommended coming-of-age songs for women

Spring ~spring~Hysteric Blue

Spring ~spring~ Hysteric Blue

It was released in 1999 as Hysteric Blue’s second single.

The song was used as the ending theme for TV Asahi’s program Mokugeki! Dokyun, and it enjoyed long-term sales after its release, catapulting the band to fame as their biggest hit.

It remains popular today as a graduation song and a spring song.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to during the season when cherry blossoms flutter in the air.

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GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and farewells, as well as the anticipation of a new beginning.

Released in February 2018 as the B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” the track was also featured in a commercial for Suntory’s Craft Boss.

Its melody and lyrics poignantly capture the melancholy and wistfulness that come with the arrival of spring, making it a recommended listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.

It’s a song that will resonate with those who want to reminisce about their youth or who feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

GLORIAYUI

YUI　『GLORIA-short ver.-』

It was released in 2010 as YUI’s 15th single.

The lyrics and music were written by YUI, and it was used as the commercial song for Benesse Corporation’s “Shinken Zemi High School Course.” It’s a song meant to strongly encourage those who are working their hearts out, especially people who feel timid about chasing their dreams or falling in love.

Last teenYuika

Last Teen / “Yuika” [Official Audio]

It’s a coming-of-age song that captures the feelings right before turning twenty.

Created by the singer-songwriter Yuika, it was released in January 2025.

The lyrics are filled with a mix of emotions—anxiety and anticipation about becoming an adult, and a nostalgic longing for the innocence we had as children.

Her true-to-life vocals are wonderful, which is why each word slips so naturally into your heart.

It’s perfect not only for teens, but also for adults who want to reminisce about the past.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to with friends or a partner, making you cherish this very moment.

Because I’m me, I can’t be anyone else.Togenashi Togeari

TV anime “Girls Band Cry” Non-Credit Ending | Togenashi Togeari “Because I’m someone who can’t become anyone else”

Togenashi Togeari’s music expresses the complex emotions of girls who have yet to establish their own identities.

With lyrics about the resolve to live true to oneself without being colored by anyone else, the songs are sure to resonate strongly with adolescent girls.

Released on April 12, 2024, this work was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime Girls Band Cry.

Blending elements of pop and rock, it features an emotional, melodic structure.

Portraying the feelings of a girl who lacks self-confidence and hesitates at the very moment she needs just a little more courage, the song has garnered wide empathy.

cheerInoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue – Yell

It was released in 2016 as Sonoko Inoue’s third single.

The lyrics were written by Sonoko Inoue, and their positive, forward-looking message resonates deeply.

The theme of wanting to support the person who once supported you is the essence of youth and is truly moving.

Girls and Ivorykaren na aibori

[MV] Girls and Ivory / Charming Ivory [HoneyWorks]

A song by HoneyWorks, the sound producer for Charming Ivory.

It depicts girls aboard a ship sailing across the open sea.

Released early in November 2024, the track is included on the major-label debut album “We Can’t Stay Pure White,” out in January 2025.

With themes of dreams, love, and bonds, the song portrays the girls growing as they experience repeated meetings and farewells.

The ship’s name is “Ivory,” too.

The lyrics, which show them pressing on to the rhythm without yielding to rough seas, convey the girls’ pure wishes and strong will.

It’s a perfect track for a new departure day or when you want to deepen bonds with your friends.