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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Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Recommended spring songs for Gen Z (11–20)
Spring in its gentle gloryNEW!GENIC
This is a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by the co-ed dance and vocal group GENIC.
Its gentle, spring-like melody and slightly bittersweet yet forward-looking lyrics leave a strong impression.
Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Fruits Basket: The Final, the song graced the story’s conclusion.
Released digitally in April 2021, it features lyrics co-written by members Ryu Kiike and Joe Nishizawa, with arrangement also handled by Kiike.
The creators’ heartfelt message will gently encourage listeners.
It’s perfect for those feeling the loneliness of farewell season or seeking the courage to step into a new environment.
The track was later included on the album Ever Yours.
Kasuga ShadowNEW!GRYCHIC
A song by CRYCHIC, a band born from the multimedia project BanG Dream!.
It was featured as an insert song in the anime BanG Dream! It’s MyGO!!!!!.
The piano melody riding on a waltz rhythm is truly beautiful, blending the gentle sunlight of spring with a bittersweetness like the shadows it casts.
After first being included on the bonus CD of the anime’s Blu-ray released in April 2024, a one-take recording for the YouTube channel THE FIRST TAKE was released in April 2025.
Its delicate words mirror the shifting emotions of spring.
In this season when anxiety and anticipation about new environments mingle, why not listen to it quietly?
spring stormNEW!yonige
A spring song with a quiet, smoldering heat by a two-woman rock band from Osaka.
It captures a unique atmosphere where everyday calm and unease intermingle, and Arisa Ushimaru’s unadorned words pierce the heart.
Included on the mini-album “HOUSE,” released in October 2018, this track’s slow tempo lets you fully immerse yourself in its world.
It was also performed near the end of the main set at their 2019 Nippon Budokan show, and has long been loved by fans as a key part of their live repertoire.
Rather than flashy shifts, its understated, steady performance resonates comfortably—perfect for a slightly ennui-tinged spring day.
spring stormNEW!makaroni enpitsu
This is a track from the album Macaroni Empitsu released in December 2017, which closes out their indie-era masterpiece CHOSYOKU.
While spring often brings bright, bubbly songs, this piece evocatively portrays the unease of seasonal change and the premonition of parting.
The sweeping strings—evoking an homage to Oasis—tighten the chest, leaving a bittersweet, beautiful afterglow that’s enough to bring tears to your eyes.
The fact that it has continued to be performed with care in shows like their 2020 livestreams is another irresistible point for fans.
It’s a song to play on a spring night that isn’t all sparkle—when you want to sit alone and quietly sink into your feelings.
MemoriesNEW!NiziU
A heartwarming spring song by NiziU, created as the theme song for a student support campaign.
Its emotional lyrics—blending the sorrow of parting with hope for the future—leave a strong impression, and the down-to-earth, conversational words between friends warm listeners’ hearts.
Released for streaming in February 2024, it also drew attention in TV commercials as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu 2024.” One of its charms is the empowering strength that gently nudges those anxious about a new chapter in life.
Sing it together with friends at karaoke, and it will surely deepen your bonds and become an unforgettable memory.
Spring and the Night SkyNEW!Rin Oto
Rapper Rin-ne, whose mellow, comfortable rap style resonates with many young people.
Produced by GeG from Hentai Shinshi Club, this track was pre-released in April 2025.
It captures the seasonal gradation where farewells and new encounters intersect, expressed with Rin-ne’s characteristically warm words and sound.
The lyrics, which portray a heartfelt wish for reunion and the bewilderment toward changing relationships, are likely to strike a deep chord with teens facing graduation or moving up a grade.
The song is also included on his first album in about three years, “error clock,” and its music video—shining with film-like visual beauty—has become a hot topic.
It’s a spring number that feels both heartrending and hopeful, the kind you’ll want to listen to alone on a quiet night.
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When the fleabanes bloomNEW!Nogizaka 46
This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016—one you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.
Using a small flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply with the heart.
The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano evokes both the wistfulness and warmth unique to spring.
Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this work is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.
Its worldview gently nudges those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for a season when meetings and farewells intersect.