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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Nothing but classic songs that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (21–30)
evening primroseNovelbright
If you’ve ever been through a farewell that lingers in your heart, you’ll likely feel a piercing empathy with the emotions of this bittersweet ballad.
Released by the rock band Novelbright in December 2020, the song sees vocalist Yudai Takenaka deliver overwhelming vocal power as he sings of lingering feelings and regrets for an unforgettable lover.
Chosen as the theme for the weather segment on Fuji TV’s “Tokudane!” in February 2021 and surpassing 300 million streams, it has captured the hearts of countless listeners.
Its dramatic, piano-driven sound is perfect for a spring night where meetings and partings intersect, when you want to indulge in solitary reflection.
Featured on the album “Kaimaku Sengen,” this masterpiece will gently stay by the side of anyone carrying loneliness.
playing loversmakaroni enpitsu
It’s a bittersweet yet realistic breakup song that puts an end to an ambiguous relationship.
They’re not lovers, yet the two keep acting as if they were.
It portrays the conflict of being dependent on each other while, deep down, knowing it’s already over.
Released in February 2020, the track was featured in Honda’s “Wanna Ride a Bike? MUSIC FES.” and a Spotify commercial, helping spread Makaen’s name.
The emotional performance and Hattori’s expressive vocals really hit home.
It’s a number for those struggling with a relationship that defies black-and-white labels, or for anyone looking to make a clean break before spring’s partings.
Futabaaimyon
Created from messages gathered from 1,000 18-year-olds across Japan, this work portrays young people who, despite their worries and anxieties, are growing into adulthood.
In the lyrics that liken their hearts to budding plants, you can feel Aimyon’s warm gaze.
Released in March 2022 and later chosen to open the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” the song drew a huge response as the theme for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival.” Its acoustic guitar tones and gently spoken vocals may give you the courage to leap into a new world.
It’s an emotional number that accompanies spring departures—one to hear when leaving a familiar place or when you want to give a loved one a supportive push.
Spring in its gentle gloryGENIC
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.
MemoriesNiziU
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.
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A song by CreepHyp.
Released in September 2018 as the campaign song for the dream project “FM802 × TSUTAYA ACCESS!” by FM802 and TSUTAYA, this piece features a gentle tone centered on acoustic guitar, with vivid imagery of farewell depicted through falling cherry blossom petals.
The poignant lyrics convey the protagonist’s struggle to accept reality while still holding onto lingering feelings.
It’s a lyrical number that resonates with anyone who has experienced a springtime parting—perfect for listening to while driving.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
Like thunder heralding the arrival of spring, this Kenshi Yonezu track brilliantly captures a love that strikes the heart with shock.
Included on the album “BOOTLEG,” it has captivated many listeners since its release in November 2017.
The lyrical melody—woven from Yonezu’s delicate vocals and his distinctive worldview—leaves a fleeting, beautiful impression, like petals dancing on a spring breeze.
The music video also drew attention; its simple, mysterious visual aesthetic further heightens the song’s dreamlike atmosphere.
It’s a perfect springtime piece, recommended for anyone who wants to feel both the sweetness and the ache of love.