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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!

Playlist

A classic song covered by major artists: cover versions of Spitz’s “Kaede.”
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1MapleShibuya Ryuta
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Kaede (Shibutani Ryota version) from the movie’s soundtrack
2MapleTomei
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Known for TOMEI’s clear, transparent vocals in the in-film song from the movie Kaede.
3MapleCrystal Kay
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An electro cover track by Crystal Kay centered on synthesizers
4Maplehoshino disuko (papā)
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Hoshino Disco’s translucent-feeling cover
5MapleNatsuiro Matsuri & Rikka
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Duet singing by hololive talents
6MapleBENI
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A mature ballad reimagined with English lyrics by BENI
7MapleNakamura Emi
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NakamuraEmi covers a classic song by Spitz
8MapleGoto Maki
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Maki Goto covers Spitz
9MapleTakebuchi Kei × Kanda Rioka
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A collaborative version where two people sang a classic hit by Spitz at a remote, secluded train station
10MapleNoda Megumi
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Introduction to Spitz cover songs by Emi Noda
11Maplesukotto māfī
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A powerful work featuring a punkish arrangement of a classic
12MapleMatsutōya Yumi
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Yumi Matsutoya covers a song by Spitz.
13MapleKamisiraishi Moka
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A heartwarming commercial video featuring the singing voice of Moka Kamishiraishi
14MapleAsakura Saya
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Folk-flavored singer-songwriter Saya Asakura
15MapleSuperfly x Hata Motohiro
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Kaede: A warm collaboration between Superfly and Motohiro Hata
16MapleYo1ko2 featuring Uru
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A moving collaboration by Uru × Yo1ko2
17Maplekurisu haato
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The soothing “Kaede” sung by Chris Hart
18MapleThe Winking Owl
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An acoustic edition of a four-woman vocal band
19MapleSekitori Hana
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Sekitori Hana’s powerful, soaring singing voice
20MapleMiho Ishikawa
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Miho Ishikawa’s clear, translucent singing voice is captivating.
21MapleYūri × Sekitori Hana
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Yuri and Hanazawa Sekitori collaborate on Spitz’s classic song
22MapleUeda Momoka
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Monoka Ueda covers a Spitz song
23MapleNinomiya Ai
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Ai Ninomiya performs an acoustic cover of a classic song by Spitz
24MapleHana*Hana
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Spitz cover songs by Hana*Hana
25MapleHaruma
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Singing a classic song with a smoky, mature vocal style
26MapleKaraoke 100-ten ojisan
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The karaoke old man with singing skills that surpass the original
27Maplenasuo☆
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A straightforward expression of Nasu-o’s song with a husky voice
28MapleYuki Kuroki & Hitomi Sano
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“Kaede” cover by Yuki Kuroki and Hitomi Sano
29MapleHikigatari no Tama
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Spitz “Kaede” male and female versions
30MapleBEBE
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The Appeal of “Kaede” by Female Vocalist BEBE
31MapleKazusa
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Kazusa made Kaede hers and sang
32MapleTakarabe Ryoji, Asagii-n-yo & Nakamura Korosuke
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Ryoji Takarabe and others give a fine performance of “Kaede” with a simple arrangement