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!

Playlist

Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Graduation song with themes of gratitude and departure
2	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		YOASOBI gives you the courage to move forward after heartbreak
3	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A coming-of-age song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE. It depicts the complex emotions of spring.
4	Bye, see you again sometime!Yonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu composed the theme song for Tora ni Tsubasa
5	cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's hidden gem
6	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A heart-stirring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth
7	windKobukuro		A heartbreak ballad by Kobukuro
8	Heralding springyama		A moving song that expresses the urban loneliness of yama
9	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		A refreshing love song used as the theme for a dating show
10	As Haru saysindigo la End		A poignant spring song by indigo la End that depicts a farewell
11	Daphne (winter daphne)DISH//		An anthem to cheer on exam takers
12	It’s more loveberii guddoman		Introduction to Berry Goodman's breakup songs
13	spring breezeShimizu Shota		The legendary lost song that Shota Shimizu wrote and composed at 16
14	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning
15	HarukaYOASOBI		The moving story of Haruka and the mug
16	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		A heartwarming song portraying youthful partings and love.
17	Spring ThiefYorushika		A musical piece that expresses a spring landscape
18	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		Graduation ceremony, bittersweet songs of unrequited love, memories of youth
19	Spring ~Destiny~Uru		A pop tune that portrays Uru’s feelings in spring
20	spring stormmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu's spring farewell song
21	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's theme song for the Kumamoto reconstruction drama
22	evening primroseNovelbright		Novelbright's heart-wrenching ballad masterpiece
23	playing loversmakaroni enpitsu		A breakup song that puts an end to an ambiguous relationship
24	Futabaaimyon		A spring theme song depicting the growth of an 18-year-old
25	Spring in its gentle gloryGENIC		GENIC’s ballad, the ending theme of the Full Bus anime
26	MemoriesNiziU		NiziU’s spring song sings of parting and hope
27	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		A breakup song themed around CreepHyp’s cherry blossoms
28	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s love-themed songs captivate many listeners
29	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A song that evokes spring farewells and new encounters
30	Before the departureWANIMA		Powerfully push people forward with a Kyushu cheering song
31	spring songAYANE		A poignant, warm ballad from a movie soundtrack
32	Spring and the Night SkyRin Oto		Rin-ne sings about parting and meeting again
33	Song of DepartureAAA		AAA’s new-life support ballad
34	Spring personAYANE		A ballad that layers heartbreak with spring and a starry sky
35	spring breezesumika		sumika's refreshing youth song Harukaze
36	Kasuga ShadowGRYCHIC		A song by a BanG Dream! band that depicts spring scenery
37	Sakura GirlNEWS		NEWS's spring love song
38	When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46		Nogizaka46’s song of farewell and new departures
39	spring brazierUMEILO		Rock that portrays the shift toward spring and a sense of restless urgency
40	spring stormyonige		A spring song by an all-female rock band from Osaka
41	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A bittersweet love song that portrays farewells and feelings during graduation season
42	1096Cody Rī (Ri)		A song that portrays the struggles of youth born from the experience of dropping out of high school
43	Spring meltsindigo la End		A song by indigo la End that delicately depicts spring scenery
44	A slight fever in springKubota Kai		A song by Kubota Kai that portrays the feelings of springtime love
45	Forget-me-notMarushii		A song that delicately expresses springtime encounters and farewells
46	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
47	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A masterpiece that captures the bittersweetness of youth is born
48	springorisaka yuta		Yuta Orisaka’s folk-style song, a movie theme song
49	revolutionMOROHA		A song by MOROHA about self-transformation
50	Spring Dayaimyon		Spring movie theme song, infused with family love and hope for a new life
51	gardenFuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s songs: the transience of the four seasons and human relationships
52	sakura colorGReeeeN		A motivational song that captures both the anxieties and hopes of entering a new environment
53	Flower Reportberry meet		A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters
54	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
55	Young SongKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya’s song of hope and healing
56	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A moving song that sings of the beauty and hope of graduation
57	JourneyFuji Kaze		A gentle ballad by Fujii Kaze that sings of life's journey and learning
58	waxing; filling up; becoming full; growing (e.g., the moon growing fuller)Fuji Kaze		Fujii Kaze’s love theme song, a masterpiece that heals the heart
59	A Clockwork DreamKeyakizaka46		A song depicting youthful farewells and a sense of loss
60	springKaneyori Masaru		Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
61	A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro		Kobukuro’s ballads gently guide the heart
62	UraraBikkeburanka		A breakout work that refreshingly portrays a springtime parting
63	threadNakajima Miyuki		Miyuki Nakajima’s masterpiece ballad depicting the bonds of life
64	navel orangeNogizaka 46		Spring love, a song of bittersweet youthful memories and reunion
65	Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48		Convey the emotions of youth through a graduation song
66	Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi		An inspiring duet that portrays the scenery of spring
67	Early summer rain&TEAM		From spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
68	Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo		Ado Hatsune Miku themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
69	Spring GoesAimer		Introduction to Aimer’s exquisite ballads
70	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
71	It has come to goodbye.Chevon		An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
72	Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy		A coming-of-age song that portrays romance in the cherry blossom season
73	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
74	What I wish for in the spring-dancing skyFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		A poignant love ballad that, with the arrival of spring, wishes for a future with a beloved
75	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		Hey! Say! JUMP spring cheer song
76	cherry blossomKALMA		A moving song that portrays the arrival of spring, hope, and anxiety
77	Sakura SongKANA-BOON		Expressing the bittersweetness of youthful love through rock
78	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster spring song
79	A Single Cherry Blossom PetalMaica_n		Singing the courage to move forward in the space between dreams and reality
80	YOAKENiziU		NiziU’s hopeful new song sings of springtime growth.
81	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		An anthem of friendship, growth, and hope for the future
82	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism expresses the hopes of a new life in a refreshing way
83	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
84	We againSG		A heartwarming song that accompanies the cherry blossom season
85	OrangeSPYAIR		SPYAIR Youth Anthem
86	After the cherry blossomsTani Yuuki, cross-dominance Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata		An encouraging song for departures and the changing seasons, resonating in the heart
87	Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN		Introduction of UNISON SQUARE GARDEN’s new song
88	migratory bird[Alexandros]		A springtime anthem that gives positive energy
89	Winter and Springback number		A heartrending love song that expresses the pain of heartbreak through the changing seasons.
90	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
91	sentimentalculenasm		A poignant song that expresses regret over the past through guitar sounds
92	Aprilmol-74		Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
93	One-room DiscoPerfume		Expressing the hopes and anxieties of a new life through electropop
94	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		Atarayo’s graduation ballad. A gentle song about springtime farewells and the hope of meeting again.
95	SAKURAikimonogakari		A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
96	YELLikimonogakari		Finding hope for the future through Ikimonogakari’s cheer song
97	Spring Songikimonogakari		Theme song of Detective Conan movie portrays memories and reunion
98	I want to see you.ikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari 25th Anniversary Commemorative New Song Release
99	Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira		A song that depicts a scene of love layered over cherry blossoms at night in spring
100	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A cheer song that sings of hope and courage for a new life
101	the first strong spring windnishina		Acoustic Spring Farewell and New Beginnings
102	Azure Swimnishina		Expressing determination and hope for a new path through a floating, airy song
103	Bring it on, spring.non		A message song for starting a new life in spring
104	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A youthful song for cherry blossom season, with Mafumafu’s delicate lyrics
105	Sakura Lovemosao.		A coming-of-age song depicting graduation and springtime love
106	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A Yuzu song depicting friendship and departure
107	spring breezeyuzu		Memories swaying in the spring breeze, depicting bittersweet emotions
108	Taiwan cherryren		A bittersweet love song about overcoming the pain of parting
109	Song of SpringUkasukaji		A cheer song that evokes the beginning of spring
110	Sakura, flutterSazan Ōrusutāzu		Southern All Stars' spring song of hope
111	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Sousou no Frieren 2nd cour opening theme
112	S.A.K.U.R.A.Sandaime Jē Sōru Burazāzu fromu Eguzairu Toraibu		Expressing a graduation theme through a Japanese-style dance
113	Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen		A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song
114	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
115	Happinessarashi		An anthem of support for a new departure, dedicated to those who face forward
116	Sakuraarashi		A classic Arashi song that gives you a push with powerful rock
117	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s classic that sings of springtime hope and renewal
118	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		An inspiring song that portrays farewells and new beginnings in the season of cherry blossoms
119	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A spring-like graduation-themed song by Hinatazaka46
120	Cherry Blossom ForestHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s spring song, a track that evokes the beauty of cherry blossoms and life.
121	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A famous song by Yumi Matsutoya depicting spring scenes, parting, and hope
122	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
123	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		Sakurazaka46's youth love song
124	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A warm ballad depicting the end of love and a new beginning
125	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A song themed around the graduation of KAF and Kujira
126	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories
127	Best FriendNishino Kana		A ballad that sings of gratitude to a friend
128	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		Spring songs by Suzuki Suzuki. Themes of graduation, encounters, and farewells.
129	springHitsuji Bungaku		A song that portrays the beauty of youth and time
130	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A ballad that sings of parting with a friend and gratitude