[Spring Songs] Masterpieces for Mid-Spring to Listen to in March. Spring Tunes
The air of spring gradually arrives, carrying the scent of flowers.
In March, some of you may be experiencing graduation—a major turning point in life.
There are also events like White Day and the grand stages of sports competitions.
In this article, we’ll introduce timeless songs that fit perfectly with March—tunes that gently accompany everyday life, warming you with the mild weather while stirring a hint of bittersweet emotion.
May they help you feel even a little more positive.
With music full of warmth, let’s slowly lift our spirits as we head into spring!
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[Spring Songs] Masterpieces of mid-spring to listen to in March: Spring songs (21–30)
Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo
Departures and farewells… Spring is a season of transition when many of our surroundings change dramatically.
This song looks back on the memories we’ve built during such a season while pledging to meet again.
The inclusion of piano lends an impressive, grand sound tinged with poignancy, conveying memories and emotions overflowing.
Even as it expresses the pain of parting, it also evokes a sense of resolve to keep moving forward.
Another notable feature is the spoken lines at the beginning and the end, which seem to carry an especially strong message.
Rainy MarchNEW!Charan Po Rantan
When the sound of a gentle, steady rain overlaps with the wistful tones of an accordion, doesn’t it feel like a scene from a foreign film? March is a season of meetings and farewells, and rainy days can make us a little sentimental.
Capturing that uniquely springtime melancholy with a buoyant yet bittersweet rhythm and vocals is a hidden gem by Charan-Po-Rantan.
The song is included on their August 2010 album “Tada, Sore Dake.” and has remained a beloved early signature piece among fans.
It was later featured on their best-of album “Kako-lection.” Conjuring images of wet asphalt and puddles, this track embraces the side of spring that isn’t all brightness.
Why not give it a listen on your way home after the rain, or on a night when you feel a sudden pang of loneliness?
OrangeNEW!SPYAIR
The song I want you to listen to in March—when the ache of parting intersects with the hope of reunion—is an emotional number by the rock band SPYAIR.
It was written as the theme song for the smash-hit anime film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, released in February 2024.
With a warm yet powerful melody that evokes the glow of dusk, it captures the very essence of youth.
The lyrics, which trade words of farewell for a promise to meet again, make the bonds with friends feel even stronger.
This track has become a long-running hit, surpassing 100 million streams.
As spring brings changes like graduation and moving up to new schools, it’s a masterpiece that blows away anxiety and gives you the courage to face forward and take your next step.
Dandelion PoemNEW!THE ALFEE
A ballad whose warm acoustic sound and beautiful three-part harmonies sink deep into the heart! Its worldview, which likens the strength of a flower that stands back up even after being trampled to the journey of life, gives us the courage to face forward even in uncertain times.
Released as a single in August 2003, it became beloved as the ending theme for the national anime Doraemon.
THE ALFEE’s uniquely beautiful choral work transcends the bounds of a children’s program and stirs the hearts of adults as well.
Also included on the album Going My Way, it’s a classic that enjoys strong support from fans.
As an uplifting song recommended for March—when many experience changes like graduation or job transfers—it gently nudges those feeling a bit anxious.
It’s a wonderful piece that makes you feel like blooming sturdily like a dandelion while savoring the spring warmth.
The meaning of goodbyeNEW!Nogizaka 46
Nogizaka46, known for their pure aura and strong expressive power, have garnered widespread support.
Their 16th single, released in November 2016, is also known for being the group’s first to ship a million copies.
It served as the final song for Nanami Hashimoto, who took center position, and its lyrics—turning farewells into strength—are perfect for March, a month full of graduations, transfers, and goodbyes.
Despite having no tie-ins with dramas or other media, the song’s message resonated with many, leading to a performance at the 67th NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen.
Its beautiful melody, marked by a memorable piano tone, evokes feelings that are both bittersweet and warm.
It’s a gentle push on the back for those who, despite their anxieties, are trying to step forward into a new world.
When the fleabanes bloomNEW!Nogizaka 46
This is Nogizaka46’s 14th single, released in March 2016—a song you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.
Using a flower bravely blooming by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully portray scenes of parting and new departures, resonating deeply in the heart.
The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano lets you feel both the bittersweetness and warmth unique to spring at the same time.
It is also known as the work in which Mai Fukagawa, a member at the time, served as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.
Its worldview gently supports those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for the season when meetings and farewells intersect.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
A track by Kenshi Yonezu titled “Shunrai” (spring thunder), named after the spring thunder said to herald the arrival of spring.
It’s included on the album BOOTLEG.
The rapid-fire lyrics crackle just like thunder.
It depicts the start of love in spring—the moment your heart jolts as if struck by lightning.
