Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
When you hear “spring songs,” what kind of tracks come to mind?
Since spring is graduation season, there are songs about parting ways, and there are also songs about new encounters to mark a fresh start.
On top of that, there are countless songs themed around sakura, a symbol of Japan.
So this time, we’re introducing spring songs released between 2011 and 2024—the years that Generation Z likely spent in their youth.
If you’re a Gen Z student right now, be sure to pay special attention!
We’ve gathered everything from hit songs to hidden gems, so even if you’re not from that generation, you’ll still enjoy them!
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All timeless hits that color the seasons of meeting and parting! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (71–80)
threadNakajima Miyuki
A beautiful ballad that likens human connections to warp and weft threads soaks into the heart through Miyuki Nakajima’s gentle yet powerful voice.
The lyrics, depicting fateful encounters and the warm fabric of life woven from them, evoke deep empathy—a true masterpiece.
Included on the album EAST ASIA, this song has continued to resonate with many people since its release in October 1992.
In 1998, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “Seija no Koshin” (March of the Saints), earning even broader acclaim.
It’s a track that soothes the heart at life’s turning points—meetings and farewells, fresh starts, and more.
Celebrated by many, it’s perfect for weddings, anniversaries, and any occasion that honors bonds with loved ones.
Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo
This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms dancing in the air and the longing for time gone by.
The collaboration between Ado—hugely popular with Gen Z—and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions woven into the lyrics.
Released on October 24, 2024, the track is a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.
Its lyrics interweave the warmth of spring with the fragility of farewell, portraying both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, delivering a message that truly resonates.
It’s a perfect song to listen to during cherry blossom season—recommended for those who want to feel the arrival of spring or reflect on cherished memories.
Spring GoesAimer
A gem-like ballad that paints a fleeting yet beautiful farewell.
Aimer’s rich, velvety voice weaves the story as if heralding the arrival of spring.
Created in March 2020 as the theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel], it was also included on the album Walpurgis.
The work is striking for the depth of its storytelling—penned and composed by Yuki Kajiura—and as the culmination of the trilogy.
Amid changing seasons, the protagonist, burdened by past sins and sorrow, strives to find new hope, a sentiment exquisitely conveyed through Aimer’s expressive vocals.
It’s a song to listen to when you feel the transience of spring or the ache of parting from someone dear.
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT
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.
Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI
An inspiring graduation song that accompanies the cherry blossom season.
EXILE ATSUSHI’s warm vocals gently embrace both the sorrow of parting and the hope of a new beginning.
Included on the December 2014 album “Love Ballade,” this piece was also selected as a required song for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Carried by a tender melody woven by piano and strings, it reflects on school-day memories, farewells with friends, and expectations for the future.
A heartwarming track that we hope those stepping into new surroundings with the arrival of spring will listen to.
What I wish for in the spring-dancing skyFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE
This piece was written as the theme song for the film “We Can Use Magic Only Once in Our Lives.” It’s a track by FANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE, released in December 2024.
It expresses the hope for a future with a loved one as spring arrives.
Within our finite lives, it conveys the preciousness of time spent with someone important—lyrics themed around transience and love that truly resonate.
Please give this poignant, heart-wrenching love ballad a listen.
Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP
A heartwarming song that expresses the feelings of a refreshing new beginning through music has been delivered by Hey! Say! JUMP.
Created by members of sumika, the piece warmly encourages those striving in new environments, using the image of swallows returning in spring.
Also chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “Love All Play,” the song is included as one of the tracks on the triple A-side single released in May 2022.
It’s a song for anyone feeling anxious about a new setting, and for those who want to cherish their bonds with friends.