A classic song covered by major artists: cover versions of Spitz’s “Kaede.”
“Kaede,” a ballad by Spitz, is extremely popular.
With its heartrending lyrics, this song is incredibly captivating and has been covered by numerous artists.
You can probably think of a few artists who’ve covered it yourself, right? In this article, we’ll introduce many such covers—starting with the much-discussed versions and those included on Spitz’s compilation albums.
There are covers by a wide range of artists and vocalists, each transforming “Kaede” with their own unique color.
Give them a listen and see which one you like best!
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A famous song covered by major artists. Covers of Spitz’s “Kaede” (21–30)
MapleNEW!Hana＊Hana
This is a cover version by Hana*Hana, a female duo from Takasago, Hyogo Prefecture.
It’s characterized by a simple setup consisting only of Makiko Ono’s piano, Izumi Kojima’s melodica, and their two voices.
Preserving the original song’s poignancy, the arrangement conveys a warmth and depth of life that are distinctly theirs.
Born from a live project, it was released digitally in February 2024 and later included on the album “Good Song Laboratory,” released in August of the same year.
The piece also carries a sense of “returning the favor,” as Spitz had previously covered a Hana*Hana song.
It’s perfect for savoring heartwarming harmonies alone on a quiet night.
MapleNEW!Haruma
This version features Haruma, whose smoky voice combines refinement and luster, singing gently with an acoustic touch.
She began posting videos on YouTube in January 2020 and has drawn attention for her vocal prowess, beautifully conveying the poignant world of this classic song.
Unlike Spitz’s original boyish purity, her rendition is characterized by a mature, feminine atmosphere tinged with melancholy.
It’s the kind of voice that gently stays by your side when you want to savor the lyrics alone on a quiet night.
MapleSekitori Hana
This is a version sung by Hana Sekitori, whose powerful yet gentle voice is striking, performed as an acoustic guitar solo.
Her vocal strength truly shines in the chorus of this song, and its soaring quality is captivating.
The first verse is played with arpeggios, and from the second verse onward with strumming, dramatically shifting the impression within a single track to convey the song’s story.
MapleMiho Ishikawa
This is the version featuring Miho Ishikawa on vocals from the acoustic duo Utaist.
Her clear voice cuts through the air and really resonates with the heart.
Paired with the piano accompaniment, it has a distinctly feminine atmosphere that differs from Spitz’s original.
It’s the kind of singing that feels like it purifies your heart just by listening.
MapleKaraoke 100-ten ojisan
The 100-point Karaoke Uncle’s song.
The original by Spitz is sung with quite a curveball approach, but the uncle goes straight down the middle.
I was surprised at how good he is.
If I had to nitpick, I felt the song lacked color.
It also seems like he’s imitating the singing style of some currently popular groups a bit.
Still, not just anyone can sing this well—it’s really impressive.
I wish I could sing this well.
Maplenasuo☆
Nasu-o’s song.
A husky and cute-voiced vocalist.
The original artist sings this song with a bit of a twist, but hearing it sung straight with this voice feels very fresh.
The compatibility between this vocal and the members’ chorus is outstanding, and they express it earnestly and sincerely.
I recommend it as the Reiwa-era “Kaede.”
MapleYuki Kuroki & Hitomi Sano
It’s a song by Yuki Kuroki and Hitomi Sano.
They already know each other’s singing styles and how to blend them, and they’ve made the song “Kaede” their own—to the point that it almost feels like a different piece.
It makes me realize anew what an incredible masterpiece this song is, seeing it covered in this way.
The level of completion is so high that you can listen to it as if it were a different song.