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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cherry blossoms at nightNEW!SEKAI NO OWARI
With their unique worldview and profound messages, SEKAI NO OWARI are truly captivating.
This piece is a hidden gem beloved by fans, included on the album “Eye,” released in February 2019.
Violinist Neko Saito participated in the arrangement, and the beautiful tones of the strings accentuate the stillness of the night and the transience of falling blossoms.
It’s a ballad that conveys the earnest longing of waiting for someone who never gets in touch, as well as the particular loneliness of the spring season.
Portraying the solitude that exists behind the splendor of the season, this track is one you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, on a sleepless night.
Philadelphia fleabaneNEW!YOASOBI
YOASOBI is a duo that creates music based on the concept of turning novels into songs.
This piece was produced based on Shunki Hashizume’s short story “Soredemo, Happy End,” and was released in May 2020.
It delicately portrays the protagonist’s emotions as they move from the sense of loss after heartbreak toward reclaiming their own time and moving forward.
Ikura’s crystal-clear vocals and Ayase’s propulsive sound evoke a certain hope even within the sadness.
It’s a masterpiece that affirms a love that has ended and gives you the courage to take a step into a new season.
As Haru saysNEW!indigo la End
A poignant number by indigo la End that delicately portrays the wavering of a relationship through a subtle ensemble.
Contrary to the splendor of spring, the song is imbued with quiet resignation and loneliness.
The words and melodies woven by Enon Kawatani vividly capture the delicate distance between two people on the verge of parting, tightening the listener’s chest.
Released digitally in April 2018 and later included on the album “PULSATE,” this piece uses restrained arrangements to highlight the depth of emotion.
It gently stays by the side of those spending a spring night with unspoken feelings.
When you wish to quietly accept the end of a romance, why not surrender yourself to this beautiful sound?
windNEW!Kobukuro
Kobukuro’s fourth single, released in February 2002.
With the hint of spring felt through a light shirt, it portrays the bittersweet emotions of recalling a former lover.
It’s a ballad that conveys a universal strength in facing the pain of parting and growing through it.
In addition to being beloved as the theme song for Fuji TV’s variety show “Uchi Kuru!?,” its strong storytelling was recognized through a drama adaptation starring Miho Kanno.
Give it a listen when you want to heal the wounds of a broken heart with the arrival of spring and take a new step forward.
It’s more loveNEW!berii guddoman
Berry Goodman captivates with a compelling fusion of beautiful harmonies and rap.
This work is a mid-tempo breakup song that chronicles the pain of losing a longtime partner.
Lyrics that portray the struggle to accept the separation stir a poignant sadness.
It’s included on the album “SING SING SING,” released in April 2014.
Originally an indie-era track, it gained broader support through passionate live performances and grew among fans to the point that a remixed version was released in 2017.
In spring, when encounters and farewells intersect, you may find yourself getting sentimental as old loves come to mind.
On nights like that, why not listen to this song and face your lingering feelings and memories?
playing loversNEW!makaroni 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.
spring breezeNEW!Shimizu Shota
A bittersweet yet warm mid-tempo number that evokes the seasonal scent drifting in with the arrival of spring.
Led by the overwhelming vocal prowess and songwriting talent of Shota Shimizu, this piece is said to be the first song he wrote and composed at the age of 16.
A once-mythical masterpiece that had only been performed live until it was included as a bonus track on the best-of album “ALL SINGLES BEST,” released in February 2015.
Set to a piano-centered sound, it paints scenes that bring past loves and memories back to life.
The story, where the pain of parting overlaps with the resolve to move forward, is perfect for those moments when a sudden loneliness creeps in amid the springtime warmth.