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)
spring breezesumika
Sumika is a rock band that captivates many with their gentle vocals and warm sound.
This track, included on their first album “Familia,” is an especially striking number featuring a breezy, springlike ensemble.
The lyrics, themed around friendship, parting, and cheers for the future, are filled with a comforting warmth that speaks to the listener’s heart.
Released in July 2017, it’s a song that makes you want to listen as spring approaches—one that colors a page of youth.
A slight fever in springKubota Kai
This song evokes the gentle, heartwarming feel of spring.
Released digitally in March 2020 and included on Kubota Kai’s album “Raikō,” it carefully captures the fragile emotions and hope unique to the season.
Blending everyday scenes with budding romance, it delicately weaves a tapestry of faint melancholy and joy.
Its soothing sound feels like waking up on a calm spring morning, and the melody—fusing hip-hop and R&B—leaves a strong impression.
The lyric video on YouTube has surpassed 3 million views, resonating with Gen Z.
Embraced on social media as a track to play at the beginning of spring and during farewells, it’s recommended for those facing the anticipation and anxiety of a new chapter, or anyone who wants to cherish the feelings of love that come with the arrival of spring.
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.
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.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A three-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture, WANIMA’s song.
Featuring powerful vocals and a catchy, pop-leaning melody, this moving number was selected in 2017 as the theme song for the Kumamoto Reconstruction Drama Production Project.
It was included on their second single, “Juice Up!!,” released in 2016.
The lyrics, which sing of the many emotions felt in youth and the strength to face life’s hardships, are sure to resonate with many listeners.
It’s a must-listen for anyone feeling anxious about a fresh start in spring or seeking the courage to dive into a new environment.
Only timeless hits that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z (41–50)
Spring meltsindigo la End
The spring scenery and emotions woven by indigo la End.
With vocalist Enon Kawatani’s delicate voice and the band’s exquisite performance, this is a poignant spring song.
Written as the campaign song for “FM802 × Hanshin Expressway ACCESS!” and released digitally in March 2022, it carefully depicts small moments and feelings of everyday life, expressing the shifting emotions that come with the arrival of spring and the fragility of life felt through the changing seasons.
Perfect for those facing a new self in a spring of farewells and encounters.
Listen to it on a drive, and you’ll be enveloped in a fresh yet bittersweet mood, as if your heart is melting into the spring breeze.
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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.