Songs with titles that start with “Ha.” Lots that evoke the seasons!

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

With its exhilarating beat and powerful vocals, this track feels like it shoots straight up into the spring sky.

It’s a song by the three-member group Ikimonogakari, released in April 2012 as their 23rd single.

Written specifically as the theme for the feature film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker, it captivates with a sense of speed that aligns with the movie’s world.

Hotaka Yamashita handled both lyrics and composition, brilliantly capturing the mix of anxiety and hope that defines the season.

Listening to this song is sure to fill you with the courage to move forward.

Perfect for April, when new chapters begin, it gently yet firmly gives a push to anyone ready to take on a challenge.

Under the full bloom of cherry blossoms, make it your companion as you take that first new step.

spring breezeieiri reo

Leo Ieiri - Harukaze (Full ver.)

This is a wistful medium-tempo ballad that makes you suddenly recall past feelings of love with the arrival of the warm season.

Unspoken feelings and the lies told to avoid ruining a friendship—the unique pains of youth—are delicately portrayed through Leo Ieiri’s clear, translucent vocals.

This track was included as the lead number on the album “TIME,” released in February 2018.

At the time of release, a short film expressing the song’s worldview was also unveiled, capturing many hearts alongside the visuals.

It’s a song that will gently keep you company when you want to quietly linger in memories alone in the spring breeze, or when you wish to reflect on bittersweet recollections.

Please listen while overlaying it with the precious scenes that live in your heart.

Spring comes aroundNekota Kon

Spring Comes Around / Tohoku Kiritan [Konda Nekota]

This is a spring song where the warmth of the returning seasons intersects with lingering feelings for someone no longer here.

Created by Vocaloid producer Konta Nekoda and released in March 2024, it blends a lively band sound with tones that evoke traditional Japanese sensibilities, making it wonderfully pleasant to listen to.

At the same time, the regret and loneliness that pervade the lyrics are driven deeply into the heart by Tohoku Kiritan’s down-to-earth vocals.

When April comes and the cherry blossoms dance, and you find yourself looking back on the past, this piece is sure to gently stay by your side.

Flower Shrine Cabinet螟上?邨ゅo繧

Hana no Zushi / Yuzuki Yukari – ???

It’s a rock number brimming with theatrical exhilaration.

Created by the Vocaloid producer [name garbled], it was released in February 2024.

It was an entry in the TOP 100 ranking of VocaColle 2024 Winter.

The alternative sound and the artistic vocals of Yuzuki Yukari leave a strong impression.

The music video by filmmaker Haruho Nagae is also a must-see, featuring performance scenes using 3D models and a meticulously crafted color scheme with a two-tone gradient.

In April, when you want to feel the arrival of a new season with your whole being, be sure to give it a listen.

shameless; indecentchanmina

CHANMINA – Lewd (Official Music Video) –

Chanmina, who effortlessly commands both rap and vocals and exudes an overwhelming presence.

This track, the title song of her album Harenshi—which she says helped her break out of a slump—intertwines a languid beat with an addictive melody, resulting in a number brimming with mature allure.

Included on the album released in October 2021, it also drew attention as the theme song for ABEMA’s Tonari no Koi wa Aoku Mieru 3.

In August 2025, it surpassed 200 million total streams, cementing its status as a long-loved classic.

With an overall downbeat, laid-back vibe, it’s perfect for nighttime drives or as relaxing background music.

The vocal range is set relatively narrow as well, making it a great pick for those who want to sing it coolly at karaoke.

Spring in its gentle gloryGENIC

Spring in its gentle glory

This is a heartwarming medium-tempo ballad by the co-ed dance and vocal group GENIC.

Its gentle, spring-like melody and slightly bittersweet yet forward-looking lyrics leave a strong impression.

Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime Fruits Basket: The Final, the song graced the story’s conclusion.

Released digitally in April 2021, it features lyrics co-written by members Ryu Kiike and Joe Nishizawa, with arrangement also handled by Kiike.

The creators’ heartfelt message will gently encourage listeners.

It’s perfect for those feeling the loneliness of farewell season or seeking the courage to step into a new environment.

The track was later included on the album Ever Yours.

Spring in ShimokitaKALMA

Spring in Shimokita

KALMA is a three-piece band based in Hokkaido that plays youthful guitar rock.

Released in April 2024, this song is a fast-paced spring track set in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, portraying the start of a new life and the urge to say “I want to see you.” Its lyrics overlap the unique excitement of a season marked by changes—like moving to Tokyo or starting school—with the feelings of being in love, sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Cherished by fans as an anthem following “Sakura,” a beloved spring classic, this track brims with positive energy that gives you the courage to take a step forward into new days filled with both hope and uncertainty.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear especially if you’re nervous about a new chapter in life or can’t wait to see someone special.