[2026] Spring songs sung by idols: A roundup of cherry blossom and graduation songs
There’s something magical about spring songs sung by idols that makes your heart feel light and buoyant, isn’t there?
Cherry blossoms, youth, meetings and farewells, the courage to take a new step—idols express these quintessential spring themes with radiant smiles and clear, pure voices.
In this article, we’ll introduce spring songs performed by idols that can nestle close to your heart.
We’ve selected only lovely tracks that will gently warm you and fill you with hope for tomorrow.
Find your favorite among these spring songs, each offering a different perspective!
Playlist
| [2026] Spring songs sung by idols: A roundup of cherry blossom and graduation songs | |||
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| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Told me about SakurabashiNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A youthful heartbreak song by the 6th generation |
| 2 | I feel like taking the long way home.Nogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | The warmth of detours and the courage to move forward |
| 3 | April 1King&Prince |  play_arrow | A refreshing pop song by King & Prince |
| 4 | Sakura peek℃-ute |  play_arrow | C-ute’s first major single song of spring |
| 5 | Bloom proudly, idolsakura miko |  play_arrow | A powerful spring cheer song by Miko |
| 6 | 365 Days’ Paper AirplaneAKB48 |  play_arrow | Paper Airplane, an uplifting masterpiece that sings about life |
| 7 | Cherry Blossom BookmarkAKB48 |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of parting and hope with cherry blossoms and a bookmark |
| 8 | Good Luck!SixTONES |  play_arrow | An encouraging anthem of courage for those who chase their dreams |
| 9 | Smiling Backkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Candies' moving graduation song |
| 10 | my graduationSPEED |  play_arrow | A classic song depicting springtime farewells and new departures, SPEED |
| 11 | Sakura, Bloom!arashi |  play_arrow | Arashi’s single takes the top spot, a cheering song |
| 12 | The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartfelt song that portrays farewell and hope |
| 13 | Until graduationBoku ga mitakatta aozora |  play_arrow | A bittersweet graduation song of youth that stirs the heart |
| 14 | Go, Sakura! / Cheer up, Sakura!THE SUPER FRUIT |  play_arrow | A spring cheer song that gives a boost of courage for starting a new life |
| 15 | Thanks, Sakuraaidoringu!!! |  play_arrow | Expressing gratitude and positivity in a graduation song |
| 16 | Spring La! La! La!Ishino Mako |  play_arrow | Mako Ishino's light, springtime single features a striking love triangle. |
| 17 | Beyond the GoodbyeYamaguchi Momoe |  play_arrow | Momoe Yamaguchi’s legendary final single |
| 18 | We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48 |  play_arrow | A moving spring song that portrays the season of parting |
| 19 | Fluttering Cherry BlossomSnow Man |  play_arrow | Snow Man’s elegant spring stage song moves audiences |
| 20 | Your third button＝LOVE |  play_arrow | =LOVE’s youthful love song |
| 21 | Absolute ProtagonistChou Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |  play_arrow | Cheering song of Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu |
| 22 | Late-blooming cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new single captivates with its nostalgic worldview |
| 23 | Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Nao Kosaka’s center song, a bittersweet spring love song |
| 24 | SWEET BLOOMSWEET STEADY |  play_arrow | A hope-filled pop tune celebrating the first anniversary of their debut |
| 25 | Last chance, last dance≠ME |  play_arrow | ≠ME’s new song: a classic pop about unrequited love |
| 26 | Blossom declaration!chou tokimeki sendenbu |  play_arrow | A movie theme song that sings of springtime hope |
| 27 | First Love Cinderella≒JOY |  play_arrow | An idol song of first love and heart-throbbing excitement |
| 28 | A Crescendo of Falling in LoveHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | A Hinatazaka46 song that depicts feelings of love for a childhood friend |
| 29 | Search for Diamond Lily＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A moving song that portrays spring scenery, graduation, and friendship. |
| 30 | Color contacts winkAKB48 |  play_arrow | Yuki Kashiwagi’s final culmination single |
| 31 | Spring Lover≠ME |  play_arrow | ≠ME's spring love song feels pleasant |
| 32 | Bashful Short≠ME |  play_arrow | A cute winter song by ≠ME themed around winter romance |
| 33 | GIVE ME FIVE !AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s cheer song, an upbeat graduation song |
| 34 | Goodbye, Secret Baseshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | A moving graduation song that portrays parting and memories |
| 35 | You are the melody.AKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48 10th anniversary song: the arrival of spring and a sense of nostalgia |
| 36 | I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.＝LOVE |  play_arrow | A refreshing song that sings of first love in the cherry blossom season. |
| 37 | Flower of youthKobushi Fakutorī |  play_arrow | Kobushi Factory’s moving graduation song |
| 38 | GraduationHikaru GENJI |  play_arrow | Hikaru Genji’s graduation song, a moving youth ballad |
| 39 | Graduationsaitou yuki |  play_arrow | Yuki Saito’s classic song “Sotsugyo” (Graduation), memories of youth |
| 40 | uniformMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | On graduation day, feelings swaying in a sea of umbrellas |
| 41 | Even though it’s springKashiwabara Yoshie |  play_arrow | A classic song portraying farewell and hope at graduation |
| 42 | A Lonely Graduation CeremonyAsaka Yui |  play_arrow | Graduation, the poignancy of feelings I couldn't say |
| 43 | Graduation of Unrequited LoveAKB48 |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age song about an unrequited love before graduation |
| 44 | Lost and Found at the Graduation CeremonySKE48 |  play_arrow | A song that poignantly sings about the moment of graduation |
| 45 | See you.o nyanko kurabu |  play_arrow | An emotional graduation song by Onyanko Club |
| 46 | Graduation -GRADUATION-Kikuchi Momoko |  play_arrow | A classic that colors the graduation season: Momoko’s youth |
| 47 | Graduationkyandīzu |  | Candies’ bittersweet youth classic |
| 48east | MemoriesNiziU |  play_arrow | NiziU’s spring song will be released in February 2024. |
| 49 | Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song to support new beginnings in spring |
| 50 | YOAKENiziU |  play_arrow | Welcoming the dawn and moving forward into the future |
| 51 | When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A heartwarming Nogizaka46 song depicting farewells and encounters in spring |
| 52 | The limits of languageHinatazaka46 |  play_arrow | Hina Kawata sings of bonds of the heart ahead of graduation. |
| 53 | Sakura GirlNEWS |  play_arrow | Expressing the bittersweetness of spring love through cherry blossoms |
| 54 | Everyday, KachushaAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song that accompanies summer memories |
| 55 | The happiest treasuresutopuri |  play_arrow | A heartwarming song that colors the graduation season |
| 56 | Beyond nostalgiaNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A wistful graduation-themed ballad, with Yuki Yoda as the center |
| 57 | orchestraBiSH |  play_arrow | Looking up at the night sky, BiSH’s masterpiece that resonates in the heart |
| 58 | the first strong spring windkyandīzu |  play_arrow | Candies’ classic that heralds spring, with refreshing vocals |
| 59 | Oh, early summer rainSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song with an early-summer rain motif takes first place |
| 60 | One-room DiscoPerfume |  play_arrow | A masterpiece that portrays the hopes and anxieties of living alone. |
| 61 | Doki itnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A cheer song that sings of hope and courage for a new life |
| 62 | spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira |  play_arrow | The graduation song by KAF and Kujira resonates with the heart. |
| 63 | I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation memories and the beauty of spring |
| 64 | ParadiseNiziU |  play_arrow | A spring song by NiziU that sings about being themselves |
| 65 | Sakuraarashi |  play_arrow | A moving piece that portrays the arrival of spring and the transience of life |
| 66north_east | Sakura Apprelationdenpagumi.inc |  play_arrow | A bright, springtime-themed song featuring cherry blossoms |
| 67 | A Shortcut to SummerSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A summer youth love song that resonates with the heart |
| 68 | MY GRADUATIONChekkāzu |  play_arrow | The Checkers’ classic song about memories of graduation |
| 69 | Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda’s classic song depicting a spring romance |
| 70east | Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking. |
| 71 | An Unexpected ConfessionAKB48 |  play_arrow | AKB48’s new song, a youth pop track themed around confession |
| 72 | BeginningChekikko |  play_arrow | Youth songs that color the graduation season |
| 73 | Sakura PhotographHatsuboshi Gakuen |  play_arrow | A ballad for the season when cherry blossoms dance, an emotional song |
| 74 | Happinessarashi |  play_arrow | An uplifting classic with positive lyrics and a lively rhythm |
| 75 | Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako |  play_arrow | Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories |
| 76 | SCHOOL DAYSshiritsu ebisu chūgaku |  play_arrow | A female idol group with the concept of “eternal middle schoolers.” |
| 77 | I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi |  play_arrow | A positive message song by Naniwa Danshi |
| 78 | Love so sweetarashi |  play_arrow | An inspiring coming-of-age song, the theme of Boys Over Flowers |
| 79 | Youth ClockNGT48 |  play_arrow | A pure schoolboy’s wistful first love painted along a springtime route to school |
| 80south_east | Slow motionNakamori Akina |  play_arrow | A classic hit by Akina Nakamori depicting an encounter on the beach |
| 81 | pedestrian overpassNogizaka 46 |  play_arrow | A song that portrays the emotions behind taking a step in life and making a decision. |
| 82 | Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes |  play_arrow | A moving song of springtime love, resonating with the cherry blossoms |
| 83south_east | My Graduation Tosssakura gakuin |  play_arrow | A moving song themed around Sakura Gakuin’s graduation |
| 84south_east | Spring of departure has come.Sumairēji |  play_arrow | A graduation song to cheer on spring departures |
| 85 | Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays memories of youth |
| 86south_east | Red Sweet PeaMatsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | A song that expresses Seiko Matsuda’s feelings of springtime love |
| 87south_east | Until that daySakurazaka46 |  play_arrow | A song that sings of graduation and the resolve for a new beginning |
| 88 | Cherry Support SongKanjani∞ |  play_arrow | Kanjani Eight cheer on youth with 'Sakura Oenka' |
| 89 | A Song Dedicated to AkarinMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Former Momoiro Clover member Akari Hayami was glue… |
| 90 | Because I Want to See You ~Missing You~Matsuda Seiko |  play_arrow | Seiko Matsuda, the eternal idol. Lately, her daughter, Sa... |
| 91 | Ode to YouthMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto |  play_arrow | Known by the nickname of an athletic-minded idol, Momoiro Cl... |
| 92 | GraduaterShiina Hekiru |  play_arrow | A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth |
| 93 | 10-year cherry blossomsAKB48 |  play_arrow | An AKB48 song depicting cherry blossoms, graduation, and reunion |
| 94 | graduation tripNMB48 |  play_arrow | A song that cherishes the bonds and memories with friends |
| 95 | Spring sceneryMinamino Yoko |  play_arrow | A youth love song that portrays a romance swayed between advancing to the next stage of education and taking a gap year to retake exams |