[2026] March BGM That Evokes the Arrival of Spring | Roundup

Ghost of SpringNEW!Chevon

Ghost of Spring

This rock tune sketches a vaguely ominous, bittersweet afterimage of a season where meetings and partings intersect.

It’s a track by Chevon, a three-piece band drawing attention for their literary lyrics and shape-shifting ensemble work, released digitally in March 2026.

Included on their major-label debut album “Sansha Yagi,” set for release in April of the same year, this song marks the fifth installment of their annual spring theme.

Created during a retreat in their hometown of Sapporo, it compellingly captures the band’s dense energy and intuitive dialogue in raw sonic form.

It gently stays close to the memories and sense of loss that dwell in the word “spring.”

Cherry Blossom-Colored YellNEW!&TEAM

&TEAM 'Sakurairo Yell' Live Clip

A spring-infused ballad that portrays a warm bond of “staying on your side even when we’re apart.” Its gentle melody, carried by soft sounds like piano and strings, offers comfort during the season of farewells and new beginnings.

It’s a track from the boy group &TEAM’s album “We on Fire,” releasing in April 2026, with an advance digital release in March 2026.

The song also drew attention when it was performed on Nippon TV’s “DayDay.” as a tune to cheer on people starting new chapters.

It’s perfect for times when you want a boost of courage for the future.

Spring personAYANE

In-Film Song from the Movie “The Song You Left Behind” Ayane / Person of Spring (Official Music Video) [Opens Friday, March 20]

This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.

Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.

Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.

There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.

On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?

Spring is just around the corner.Lucky Kilimanjaro

Lucky Kilimanjaro – Spring Is Just Around the Corner [Official Music Video]

When you want to feel the spring vibes, the songs to play are by Lucky Kilimanjaro, a six-piece band that gets listeners’ everyday lives dancing.

Their buoyant beats, infused with electro-pop elements, seem to warm up the still-chilly air of March.

Rather than just waiting for spring to arrive, their proactive stance of going out to meet it heightens the sense of anticipation for the new season.

The track is included on their first major-label full album, !magination, released in March 2020, and the music video timed for cherry blossom season also drew attention.

It’s perfect for times of change—graduation, new beginnings—when you want to blow away your anxieties.

Why not surrender to the rhythm of this song and start getting ready for spring with a light step?

Rainy MarchCharan Po Rantan

Rainy March

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?

spring breezeShimizu Shota

Shota Shimizu “Spring Breeze”

A bittersweet yet warm mid-tempo number that evokes the seasonal scent drifting in with the arrival of spring.

Led by the overwhelming vocal prowess and songwriting talent of Shota Shimizu, this piece is said to be the first song he wrote and composed at the age of 16.

A once-mythical masterpiece that had only been performed live until it was included as a bonus track on the best-of album “ALL SINGLES BEST,” released in February 2015.

Set to a piano-centered sound, it paints scenes that bring past loves and memories back to life.

The story, where the pain of parting overlaps with the resolve to move forward, is perfect for those moments when a sudden loneliness creeps in amid the springtime warmth.

Spring ~Destiny~Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

Singer-songwriter Uru, whose mystical voice envelops listeners’ hearts.

Perfect for the theme “Songs to listen to in March,” this pop tune delicately portrays the mixed feelings of hope and anxiety that come with spring.

Written and composed by Uru and arranged by Takeshi Kobayashi, the sound leaves an impression with its refreshing rhythm tinged with poignancy.

Released in March 2025, the song was written for the commercial for Kirin Gogo no Kocha Oishii Muto starring Ren Meguro.

It sings of the miracles of chance encounters that color our lives, and is also included on the album “tone.” It’s a springtime classic that gently encourages those starting a new chapter, best enjoyed while basking in the warmth of the season.