Karaoke songs to sing in April: classic and popular spring hits

Spring GoesAimer

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

A gem of a ballad by Aimer that poignantly portrays a fleeting yet beautiful scene.

Released in March 2020 as the theme song for the theatrical anime Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel] III.

spring song, Aimer’s soul-stirring vocals beautifully color the world of the work.

Depicting with delicate emotion the intersection of the heroine’s heavy fate and the hope of a new season, the song was also included on the album Walpurgis.

The music video featuring actress Minami Hamabe also drew attention.

In the spring season when meetings and partings intersect, this track resonates deeply with many people as a song that makes you reflect on your bonds with those you hold dear.

cherry blossomDA PUMP

DA PUMP / Sakura MV+SPOT (short ver.)

A beautiful ballad with a Japanese flair from DA PUMP, one of Japan’s leading dance and vocal groups.

Set against the changing seasons from winter to spring, it uses cherry blossoms as a metaphor to express life’s fragility and the importance of bonds.

ISSA’s powerful yet delicate vocals, paired with the members’ graceful choreography, create a world that resonates deeply with viewers.

Released in March 2019, the song was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s CDTV in February and March.

Distinct from the danceable image of their previous hit “U.S.A.,” this track showcases a new side of DA PUMP.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when reflecting on life’s milestones and cherished memories, especially during the season that heralds the arrival of spring.

cherry blossomKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

A gem of a love song that delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on a past romance with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics, rich with emotion as they weave together memories and the ache of parting, have resonated with many listeners.

Released in February 2005, the song sold around 210,000 copies in its first week despite having no tie-in, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The music video features Masato Hagiwara and Emi Suzuki, and garnered attention for its drama-style storytelling.

It’s a pop tune recommended for those who have experienced a breakup with a beloved partner, or for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the bittersweet feelings of spring.

GibbsShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Gibbs

Since her debut, Ringo Sheena has continually brought a fresh breeze to the rock scene.

This track, released as an advance single from the album “Shōso Strip,” is notable for its lyrics that use distinctive numerical notation and its striking sound where piano and guitar intertwine.

It’s a masterpiece that vividly portrays the feelings of a woman who seeks a deep bond with her lover while feeling uneasy about the passage of time.

Covered by many artists across eras, it continues to captivate music fans.

It’s a stirring song perfect for a spring night, letting you savor the joy and bittersweetness of love at the same time.

cherry blossomKawaguchi Kyogo

Kyogo Kawaguchi – Sakura

With its simple yet deeply moving melody and richly expressive musicality, it continues to be cherished as a timeless classic.

The lyrics, which skillfully weave in the changing seasons, carry a warm message of hope for a future with a loved one and the resolve to move forward with hope in one’s heart.

Released in December 2003 by Warner Music Japan, this piece was created for a commercial featuring Doraemon as the image character.

Like a warm breeze that heralds the arrival of spring, it is a gem you’ll want to listen to whenever you wish to feel calm and gentle.

But you know, sometimesimase

[imase] But you know, sometimes (MV)

This is a song by imase that gently conveys the importance of taking a breather in our busy daily lives.

With a soothing melody and warm vocals, it tenderly embraces the feelings of modern people who are so caught up in hectic days that they don’t even have time to gaze at the sky.

Released in July 2022 and written as the theme song for JT’s corporate ad series “Hitoiki Shūkan” (A Breather Habit), the track was included on the first EP, “POP CUBE,” and sparked conversation.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to spend time facing your own feelings, on the way home after a day of pushing yourself too hard, or whenever you want to calm your mind.

Spring meltsindigo la End

indigo la End 'Spring Melts'

A lyrical song by indigo la End that delicately captures the subtle emotions of people welcoming spring.

With poetic, dreamlike imagery, it weaves together the changes that come with the shifting seasons and the growth found through overlapping encounters and farewells.

Born in March 2022 as the campaign song for FM802 and Hanshin Expressway’s “ACCESS!” and unveiled by a limited-time unit, it was later released as a self-cover that fully expresses the band’s worldview through indigo la End’s signature delicate arrangements and emotional sound.

It’s a track that stays close to those sensing the arrival of spring and searching for the courage to step into a new environment.

Its warmth, like the gentle sunlight of spring, and its calm, wistful tenderness seep into the heart.