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)
Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//
A warm, supportive anthem that stands by the hearts of exam-takers has emerged from DISH//’s work.
Co-written by Takumi Kitamura and Hattori from Macaroni Empitsu, this piece gives a push to those feeling anxious or uncertain, carrying a message to stride forward with strength onto the new path that awaits beyond your choices.
It also delicately depicts a mother’s love and the gratitude that’s so hard to express.
Released in November 2021, the song deeply moved many viewers as the theme for the NTV Saturday drama “The Winner in February: The Classroom of Guaranteed Success.” It’s a track that resonates not only with students preparing for exams, but with anyone standing at a crossroads in life.
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s sixth digital-only single is a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
Released in December 2020, it’s inspired by the original short story “Tsuki-Ōji” (“Moon Prince”) and depicts the tale of a girl named Haruka and a mug.
Told from the perspective of the mug that continually watches over Haruka’s growth and everyday life, the lyrics are deeply moving.
The song ranked high on the Billboard Japan charts and has surpassed 100 million streams, reflecting its popularity.
Evoking springtime farewells and new beginnings, this track is perfect for anyone embarking on a fresh start.
Nothing but classic songs that color the season of hellos and goodbyes! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (31–40)
Sakura, You, and Ituki.
A heartwarming youth song that condenses graduation, partings, and the transience of love into a single track.
Featured as an insert song in ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.
Graduation Edition 2024,” it was crafted by tuki.
with delicate sensitivity.
A gentle melody led by acoustic guitar intertwines with clear vocals to carefully portray the feeling of basking in memories.
Released in January 2024, the track also drew attention for its animated music video by Posuka Demizu, the illustrator of the manga The Promised Neverland.
It’s a youth anthem that will resonate not only with students facing the end of their school days but also with anyone who has experienced a farewell with someone dear.
Heralding springyama
This is yama’s debut track, characterized by lyrics that capture urban loneliness and a sense of loss, paired with a husky, androgynous vocal.
Released in April 2020, the song was written and composed by Kujira, and notably completed entirely through online communication.
It has been widely embraced by listeners, surpassing 300 million streams.
A THE FIRST TAKE version is also included as a bonus track on the album “the meaning of life.” With a moving melody and lyrics that resonate especially during the spring season of farewells and new beginnings, many people listen to it at milestones such as graduation ceremonies, making it a song that can be enjoyed alongside memories of youth.
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon
A digital-only single selected as the theme song for ABEMA’s romance reality show “Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf (Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai).” Its catchy melody set to gentle guitar tones feels delightful.
The song is simple and straightforward, making it easy to sing, but the wide vocal range—especially the high notes in the chorus—requires attention.
Released in February 2021, it performed well on the Billboard Japan charts.
With lyrics that depict a bittersweet love against the backdrop of a spring night with cherry blossoms dancing, it resonated with many listeners.
It’s a refreshing number that’s sure to be a hit at karaoke.
Spring ThiefYorushika
A song that expresses the spring landscape through music.
The lyrics, which juxtapose the fleeting nature of cherry blossoms with the transience of life, are striking and deeply resonate with listeners.
It was also included on the EP “Sousaku,” released in January 2021, and has been loved by many listeners, earning platinum certification for streaming.
The anecdote that it was inspired by the cherry blossoms at Showa Kinen Park is fascinating, too.
Chosen as the theme song for a Taisei Corporation commercial, this track is recommended when you want to feel the arrival of spring or when you’re going through a farewell with someone important.
It’s a pop tune that carries the breeze of spring—so catchy you’ll find yourself humming along.
Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya
A heartwarming ballad that portrays the bittersweetness of unrequited love during graduation season.
The timid protagonist, unable to express their feelings honestly, is likened to a “rabbit,” and the song gently sings of their immature feelings for someone they’ve loved for three years as cherry blossoms drift in the air.
Takaya Kawasaki’s clear, transparent vocals and delicate emotional expression leave a strong impression.
Released as a digital single in January 2021, the song is also included on the album “Nukumori.” In the music video, two leads selected through a LINE audition perform graduation scenes, further enhancing the song’s worldview.
It’s a perfect track for those who can’t bring themselves to share their heartfelt feelings, as well as students approaching graduation.
The song has resonated widely on social media and is cherished as a companion piece for the season of spring farewells.