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 hellos and goodbyes! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (31–40)
Kasuga ShadowGRYCHIC
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?
Sakura GirlNEWS
A bittersweet yet beautiful love song by NEWS that you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.
Released as a single in March 2010, it exquisitely intertwines delicate piano melodies with a driving beat.
Layered over the image of falling cherry blossoms are the end of a romance and the indelible memories left in the heart.
The phrase repeated in the chorus vividly evokes scenes of parting in the listener’s mind.
Upon release, it topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, marking solid achievements.
In this season where meetings and farewells intersect, this song will gently nudge you forward as you take a new step.
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 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.
spring brazierUMEILO
Based in Sapporo and acclaimed for a novel-like worldview, UMEILO is a guitar rock band, and this is one of their signature songs.
Alongside the seasonal shift from the long northern winter into spring, it delicately weaves together youthful restlessness and warm memories.
It is included on the single of the same title released in December 2019, and is also known for its unique packaging—a special edition that combined a CD with a newly written short story by vocalist Junsuke Ito.
Their distinctive approach, fusing music and literature, truly shines, inviting you to feel as if you’re turning the pages of a story with every listen.
It’s a perfect track for those who want to savor each word during spring, a season when encounters and farewells intersect.
spring stormyonige
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.
Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (41–50)
The season of farewellSHISHAMO
This track, which closes out the album SHISHAMO 2 released in March 2015, feels like it captures the bittersweet air of graduation season just as it is.
Many listeners will likely feel a tightness in their chests at the lyrics depicting unspoken feelings for a beloved upperclassman and the inevitable moment of parting.
Upon its release, it was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s POWER PUSH! and also drew attention as InterFM’s Hot Picks.
With a delicate band sound that conveys the sorrow of a love that ends without ever being confessed, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in a sentimental mood as you feel the spring breeze, or on nights when you want to look back on precious memories.
1096Cody Rī (Ri)
This song, which captures the struggles of youth, is infused with the real-life experiences of Cody・Lee (Li) vocalist Hibiki Takahashi.
Born from his time dropping out of high school, the track carefully portrays the emotions spanning 1,096 days.
Released in February 2023, it was followed in May by a nationwide tour marking the first anniversary of their major-label debut, titled the “Konnichiwa Seikatsu TOUR.” Blending alternative rock and indie pop, the band’s distinctive sound evokes the anxiety, regret, and hope of adolescence.
It’s a perfect number for anyone who wants to face themselves as a new spring season begins.