[2026] Spring songs sung by idols: A roundup of cherry blossom and graduation songs

A Crescendo of Falling in LoveNEW!Hinatazaka46

Hinatazaka46 “Falling in Love Crescendo” MUSIC VIDEO

I can’t stop these feelings of love! This Hinatazaka46 song portrays emotions for a childhood friend accelerating all at once.

Even though being just friends used to feel comfortable, in a fleeting moment you become aware of them and your heartbeat grows louder.

Those bittersweet yet precious feelings are sung over a bright, bouncy melody.

This track is a 5th-gen number included on the single “Cliffhanger,” released in January 2026.

The ice hockey–themed music video, featuring members racing across the ice in uniforms, became a hot topic.

It’s recommended for those who want to get hyped together at concerts or feel the sparkle of youth.

Be sure to check it out.

Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora

The Blue Sky I Wanted to See / “Until Graduation” Music Video

“Until Graduation,” the January 2024 track by Boku ga Mitakatta Aozora, depicts the season of partings while carrying a bittersweet love.

It delicately expresses the wavering emotions between the fear that confessing might even break the relationship they have now and the feelings that overflow despite that.

This single is the group’s first to adopt a selection system, and it was also used as the ending theme for the Nippon TV variety show “Sorette!? Jissai Dōnano-ka.” It has resonated with many, debuting at No.

2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

If you’ve ever had that sweet-and-sour experience of arriving at graduation with unspoken words still hidden in your heart, this song will surely tug at your chest.

Give it a listen when you need the courage to take a new step forward.

Good Luck!SixTONES

SixTONES – Good Luck! [YouTube ver.]

The title track of SixTONES’ eighth single, released in November 2022.

Created as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama “Hajime wa Paa,” starring group member Jesse, this piece is a cheer song for everyone chasing their dreams.

Its message—laugh off your failures and keep moving forward—is delivered over a bright, exuberant sound.

Just listening gives you a boost, making it the perfect source of courage during the anxiety- and tension-filled season of new beginnings.

The song was widely embraced, debuting at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.

As we head into this time of year, why not add it to the playlist for your next challenge?

April 1King&Prince

Shigatsu Tsuitachi

With the group now a duo and even establishing a new company in May 2024, King & Prince continue to take on fresh challenges.

This track, included on their album “STARRING,” is a breezy pop number written and composed by Yoshiki Mizuno of Ikimonogakari.

Built around the unique concept of a “theme song for a fictional film,” it deepens its appeal by linking with a visual world themed on time loops.

The message—encouraging us to savor the present moment, including the excitement of a new beginning and even those complex feelings that are hard to put into words—really hits home.

It’s a perfect song for days when you need the courage to step into a new environment, or for a spring day when you want to share a laugh with someone special.

Thanks, Sakuraaidoringu!!!

Idoling!!! / Sakura Thank You

This is the 19th single released in February 2013 by Idoling!!!, a group born from a Fuji TV program that drew attention for its uniquely individual members.

Featuring the bright, sprightly sound of acoustic guitar, the song is a fast-paced pop tune that adds a cheerful touch to the season of farewells.

Created as the group’s first graduation song, its forward-looking lyrics focus less on sadness and more on expressing gratitude with a heartfelt “thank you.” Written and composed by Shinya Tada, it garnered strong support at the time, reaching No.

3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

A unique highlight of the music video is the members portraying a girls’ rugby team.

It’s a track you’ll want to play when you need a gentle push as you head into a new life in spring.

We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

HKT48, the group based in Hakata, released their third single in March 2014—a pop number themed around springtime farewells.

Despite its bright, bouncy melody, it poignantly captures the bittersweet feelings that come with graduation and changing classes, giving it a mysterious charm that tightens your chest as you listen.

With the unique expression of “eating” a farewell, the song turns loneliness into a forward-looking strength.

Many people may recognize it as the ending theme for TBS’s “HKT48 no Odekake!” and as a Tokyo Monorail commercial song.

It was also a hit that made HKT48 the first female artist to debut with three consecutive Oricon Weekly No.

1 singles.

Perfect for the season of partings, it’s recommended for anyone who wants to take the next step with a smile.

Sakura peek℃-ute

℃-ute “Sakura Chirari” (MV)

A cute number marked by an offbeat rhythm that evokes the warmth of spring and a melody line tinged with a touch of Japanese flavor.

It’s the memorable first major-label single released in February 2007 by °C-ute, a skilled group selected from Hello! Project Kids.

The release debuted at No.

5 on the Oricon weekly chart, making headlines as the first debut single by a female idol group to reach the Top 5.

Interestingly, there’s an anecdote that an alternate version themed around “snow” existed during production, which might make the song resonate even more when listened to at the turn of the seasons.

It’s a springtime tune that makes your heart dance—perfect for moments when you want to feel the excitement of a new season.