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!
- Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.
- A spring song with great lyrics. A lovely message that touches the heart.
- Spring songs to color the season of meetings and partings—recommended for the Yutori generation
- [2026] Spring songs sung by idols: A roundup of cherry blossom and graduation songs
- Spring songs for people in their 60s: A collection of classic tracks about cherry blossoms and farewells
- Friendship songs to listen to in April: a collection of classics themed around new encounters
- Masterpieces that colored the spring of the Heisei era, including popular cherry blossom songs.
- Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.
- [Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings
- [2026] A Collection of Graduation Songs Recommended for Gen Z [A Page of Youth]
- [2026] Only Masterpieces Born in the Reiwa Era! Spring Songs Recommended for Teens
- Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.
- [For Graduates] Graduation Songs and Cheer Anthems to Convey Gratitude and Support
Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (91–100)
Azure Swimnishina
This is a captivating track with a distinctive, floating sensation that feels as if you’re drifting through a fantastical underwater world.
Nishina’s crystalline vocals meld with the gently flowing melody, evoking the arrival of spring.
Released in June 2022 and later included on the album “1999,” the song brims with determination and hope for setting out on a new path.
Like freely swimming along the boundary where the night sea and sky, dyed a deep blue, meet, it carries a resolve to move forward powerfully through the life ahead.
Even without anyone’s approval, it conveys a strong will to follow the path you believe in—gently giving a push to anyone preparing to take their next step.
Bring it on, spring.non
An anthem cheering on those taking a new step with the arrival of spring, it carries a powerful, uplifting message.
The track was released digitally in January 2025, with the music video premiering simultaneously.
The MV centers on a student band’s graduation performance, beautifully capturing the sparkle of youth.
It’s a highly recommended song, especially for Gen Z starting a new chapter this spring.
Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (101–110)
Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu
This is a song that stirs the heart in the season when cherry blossoms scatter.
It weaves together memories and regrets from student days, friendship and romance, and hope for the future.
Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics and melody beautifully capture the fragility and beauty of youth, earning strong popularity among Gen Z.
Released in April 2019, the track was also included on the October 2019 album “Kagurairo Artifact.” It was even used as the image song for Shonen Janmaga Gakuen.
It’s the perfect song to listen to in spring or during graduation season, ideal for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth.
Sakura Lovemosao.
Mosa.o’s song speaks to the hearts of students facing graduation, filled with the tender feelings of first love and the bittersweetness of parting that come with the arrival of spring.
Released in February 2021, the track was reportedly created based on love stories submitted by fans.
Its lyrics delicately portray an unrequited love, and the gentle vocals leave a lasting impression.
It’s a song that makes you want to listen during cherry blossom season, capturing the fragility of youth.
Highly recommended for Gen Z students about to graduate and for anyone reminiscing about past loves.
Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu
This is a Yuzu song themed around friendship and new beginnings.
Featuring an acoustic, piano-centered sound, it portrays both the sorrow of parting with friends and the mix of anticipation and anxiety that comes with setting out on a new path.
Released in September 2013 and selected as a required piece for NHK’s National School Music Competition, it remains a popular choice for graduation ceremonies and choral contests.
Embraced by a wide audience, the song offers comfort to those facing a departure or experiencing a farewell with someone important.
It may even serve as a reminder of the bonds you share with your companions.
spring breezeyuzu
Every time the spring breeze blows, past memories come rushing back…
Yuzu’s songs delicately portray such bittersweet emotions.
It begins with a scene of remembering a lover on a rainy day, then shifts to memories vividly revived by the spring breeze.
It’s more than a simple heartbreak song; it can be seen as a piece that symbolizes the journey of life.
Released in March 2007, this work gains an even grander and more moving atmosphere with Taro Hakase’s violin.
It’s a recommended track for those about to take a new step with the arrival of spring, or for anyone striving to walk forward while holding dear memories close to their heart.
Taiwan cherryren
With delicate vocals and emotional lyrics, Ren’s song portrays the pain of parting while expressing the strength to move forward.
A bittersweet love story unfolds alongside a melody that sinks deep into the heart.
Released digitally in February 2023, this work centers on the theme of a breakup between a man and a woman.
Listeners will likely find themselves reflecting on their own experiences as they listen.
It’s a perfect track for those troubled by love or those about to welcome a new spring.
Why not let Ren’s voice soothe you as you take a moment to face yourself?