A spring song with great lyrics. A lovely message that touches the heart.

Before the departureWANIMA

WANIMA 'Before the Departure' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a support song from WANIMA dedicated to everyone taking a new step forward.

It warmly conveys the greatness of getting back up again and again, and the importance of turning past failures and regrets into strength for the future.

WANIMA’s hallmark upbeat sound overflows with a refreshing energy that makes your body sway before you know it.

Released digitally in April 2021, the song was also chosen as the theme for the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ “Fight! Kyushu” project.

It’s a track that gently gives a push to those starting a new chapter or facing challenges right now.

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"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video

A heartwarming spring song born from the collaboration between YOASOBI and Midories.

Released in October 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series, this piece blends a gentle melody with a grand soundscape to convey the message that “small actions can bring about big changes.” The hopeful lyrics leave a strong impression, reminding us that even the smallest deeds can have a positive impact on the world around us.

It’s a perfect track for those feeling anxious about a new environment or looking for a boost of positivity.

As spring arrives, why not hit reset by listening to this song?

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CHE.R.RY

Let me introduce a song that refreshingly portrays a bittersweet spring romance.

Delicately expressing the feelings of unrequited love conveyed through cell phone emails, this track by YUI gently sings about the beginning of love—something everyone has experienced at least once.

With warmth, it depicts the protagonist, who isn’t good with emojis, having their heart skip a beat at messages from their crush and fretting over the back-and-forth of replies with pure sincerity.

Released in March 2007, the song resonated with many and was later included on the album “CAN’T BUY MY LOVE.” It was also used as the ending theme for the anime “ReLIFE: Final Arc.” It’s a perfect cheer song for those experiencing their first love in a new environment, or for anyone ready to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

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culenasm “Sentimental” (Official Music Video)

Culenasm’s song delivers sentimental feelings with raw emotion.

It’s a shoegaze number where roaring guitars resonate beautifully.

Released digitally on February 5, 2025, the track centers on themes of regret over past relationships and the bittersweet wish to return to those moments.

Through its guitar sound, it expresses both the beauty of memories and the ache of regret.

In December 2023, they also provided the theme song for director Hideki Noda’s film “Futari no Kizuato” (The Scars of Two).

It’s a recommended listen for anyone looking to confront past memories and emotions as graduation season approaches.

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flumpool This Year's Cherry Blossoms

Flumpool’s “Kotoshi no Sakura” carries the warm spring breeze with its refreshing melody.

Featured on their 2009 album “What’s flumpool!?”, this song also serves as an answer to their debut track, “Hana ni Nare.” Just by looking at cherry blossoms, you can feel hope and strength, can’t you? Drawing on that cherry blossom power, the song expresses a determination to envision a hopeful future and keep pushing forward.

If you’re embarking on a new start this spring, let the sakura—and this song—give you strength!

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Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo

Atarayo – Sorrowful Sakura (Music Video)

Atarayo, a band that made their major-label debut in 2022.

Their appeal lies in their emotional lyrics and heartrending vocals.

A work that fully showcases that charm is Urei Sakura.

This song is a ballad themed around graduation, richly singing of the coming of spring and of farewells.

As you listen, keep in mind how cherry blossoms serve as a symbol for many things—friendship, youth, and more.

It tightens your chest to hear it, yet somehow leaves a refreshingly clear aftertaste.

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Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

Haruu­ta, which also served as the theme song for the 2012 animated film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, was released as Ikimono-gakari’s 23rd single.

Its relatable lyrics resonate with hearts that have grown heavy, and the characteristically Ikimono-gakari sense of forward momentum draws you in with words that give you the strength to overcome worries and anxieties.

It’s a song I highly recommend to anyone feeling a bit lonely in spring.

You’ll be captivated by the springlike melody and the strings as well.

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