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

Gachi SakuraNEW!Shonan no Kaze

Shonan no Kaze “Gachi Zakura” MUSIC VIDEO

It carries a powerful resolve to charge toward one’s dreams and a fiery message that evokes the arrival of spring.

Even while burdened with anxiety and doubt, the lyrics—urging you to trust your friends and yourself and move forward—truly resonate.

Many will relate to its stance of facing harsh realities, not just sugarcoating things.

Released in February 2010 as their 10th single, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Negotiator THE MOVIE: A Battle of Wits at 10,000 Meters.” This track can be called the definitive springtime cheer song, blending Shonan no Kaze’s signature reggae groove with powerful vocals.

When you need a bit of courage to start a new chapter in life or want to fire yourself up, be sure to give it a listen.

Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomNEW!KEYTALK

KEYTALK – “Ouka Ranman” MUSIC VIDEO

Riding on the spring breeze and setting hearts dancing, this is a single released by KEYTALK in April 2015.

Written specifically as the opening theme for NHK Educational TV’s anime “RIN-NE,” the track fuses a melody with a traditional Japanese flavor and the driving energy of a rock band.

The lyrics, which evoke fluttering, gently falling petals, delicately depict a tender, wavering love amid the changing seasons.

Its message seems to connect the past, present, and future, and is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear when you feel uneasy in a new environment or need the courage to take a step forward.

Don’t bloom.NEW!WHITE JAM

[This year's No.1 graduation song] [MV] Don't Bloom / WHITE JAM [Blackboard Art Ver.]

Every time the season of partings arrives, I find myself wanting to listen to WHITE JAM’s ballad.

The lyrics, packed with the desperate feeling of not wanting to be apart even while wishing happiness for the one setting out, tighten my chest.

Released as a single in February 2016, it spread on social media alongside a video featuring chalkboard art and drew broad empathy, even topping rankings on lyrics search sites.

Later included on the album “WHITE JAM BEST,” this song is a perfect classic to send as a message of thanks and encouragement to friends at graduation or embarking on a new chapter.

Sakura AleNEW!Adachi Kana

Kana Adachi “Sakura Yell”

A heartwarming number that overlays the bittersweetness of parting and the resolve to set out on a new journey with the blooming of cherry blossoms.

Released in February 2018, just before Kana Adachi’s high school graduation, it was her third single and features down-to-earth words that reflect her own feelings.

The lyrics are memorable for linking the sadness of an approaching farewell with hope for the future to cherry blossoms before they reach full bloom.

It was also used as the CM song for the cram school “Kobetsu Shidō Gakuin Free Step” and as a cheer song for the 34th Konami Open Swimming Tournament.

This work affirms an imperfect self and gives you the courage to take a step toward your dreams.

It’s a song we want everyone challenging a new environment—be it further education or employment—to hear.

Before the cherry blossoms bloomNEW!kinoko teikoku

Kinoko Teikoku – Before the Cherry Blossoms Bloom

This work, which marked Kinoko Teikoku’s major-label debut, is a song based on vocalist Chiaki Sato’s real experiences when she moved to Tokyo from Iwate in the spring of 2005.

The lyrics, imbued with an earnest longing for the future—like a bud just before it blooms—deeply resonate with listeners.

Released as a single in April 2015, it was later included on the album “Neko to Allergy.” It is also positioned as a story from ten years earlier that connects to their indie-era classic “Tokyo.” The song stands by those striving in a new city or separated from dear friends, offering the courage to move forward with the arrival of spring.

the first strong spring windNEW!satou

the first strong spring wind

There are moments when, along with a warm breeze, a vaguely bittersweet memory comes rushing back.

This work gently accompanies you in just such a season.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Sato’s mini-album Toaru Ai wo Tsuzutte, released in March 2025, showcasing their alluringly translucent vocals.

There’s a backstory that it was written in April of the previous year, packing in the tangible atmosphere of spring.

While centered on voice-and-guitar, the arrangement weaves in a powerful band sound that paints shifting emotions with dramatic color.

If you want to move forward while facing past memories amid scenery that shimmers like a mirage, give it a listen.

Spring is a gradientNEW!Superfly

Superfly – Spring is a Gradation Official Video

How about a number that’s perfect for the season when gentle spring sunlight mingles with a touch of anxiety? Shiho Ochi’s soaring vocals from Superfly will stay close to your heart and give you a push forward.

It’s captivating for its warm yet powerful message that affirms the mood swings unique to spring.

The song is included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was produced as the campaign song for “FM802 × Chuo University ACCESS!” Many listeners were likely encouraged by the melody as it played on the radio.

It has a comforting feel that eases the tension of a new chapter in life.

Try singing it when you’re a little worn out from changes in your environment or when you want to face forward as your true self.

It’s sure to spark energy for tomorrow.