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)
cherry blossomKALMA
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.
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
It’s a refreshing spring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth.
Little Glee Monster’s overwhelming vocal power blends beautifully with the warm lyrics.
The scenes of a graduation ceremony and friends taking photos as they part ways are depicted vividly.
Released in March 2015, this is a song you’ll want to listen to during graduation season, and it’s also recommended for anyone wanting to look back on memories with friends.
For members of Gen Z who feel anxious before a new chapter, it’s sure to gently give you a push forward.
A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n
A pop, bittersweet encouragement song that gently wraps wavering feelings between dreams and reality in a clear, transparent singing voice.
With delicate lyrics, it portrays the clash between the fear of change and the desire to move forward, while its warm melody—perfect for cherry blossom season—deeply resonates in the heart.
Created by Maica_n in February 2025, this piece tenderly gives listeners a gentle push from behind.
It’s a wonderful support song that stands by those about to embark on a new chapter in life, and those taking their first step toward their dreams.
Nothing but classic songs that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (81–90)
YOAKENiziU
Like the dazzling light at the break of dawn, NiziU brings us a song filled with hope.
Carried by a clear, refreshing melody reminiscent of a spring breeze, it beautifully captures both the courage and the anxiety of stepping into the unknown.
Blending a nostalgic sound with the coming-of-age story of a girl moving toward adulthood, this work resonates deeply with the heart.
Scheduled for release in February 2025 as the lead track of the album “AWAKE,” it has also been confirmed for a live performance at Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu! Live 2025.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those about to start a new chapter in life or seeking their next first step.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
A ONE OK ROCK song that sings of hope for the future, themed around friendship and growth.
It’s an uplifting anthem that gives you the courage to take a new step forward while holding dear the precious memories of your youth.
Included on the album “Zankyo Reference,” released in October 2011, it was also used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Summit of the Earth.” Its blend of Japanese and English lyrics is striking and beloved by fans both in Japan and abroad.
It’s the perfect track for those starting a new chapter in spring or parting ways with cherished friends.
This is a song to listen to when you want to face forward and move on, while embracing memories that are treasures engraved in your heart.
parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism
A refreshing Official HIGE DANDism song that colors the start of a new life.
It skillfully portrays scenes that evoke a fresh start—like a just-moved-into room or the nervousness of writing the very first character in a blank notebook.
The way the present self inherits the dreams once held by the past self and vows to fulfill them is striking.
Released in April 2020, it was featured in a Calpis Water commercial.
It’s a recommended track for anyone beginning a new chapter or seeking the courage to take a first step.
A song that resonates strongly with Gen Z.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A song by RADWIMPS that resonates with students’ hearts.
It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.
Originally created for the 18 Fes, an event for 18-year-olds in 2018, it was released digitally in January 2024.
Its lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, sure to deeply touch students on the brink of graduation.
It’s a perfect track for the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen?