[Songs to Listen to in March] Classic Spring Tracks and Moving Songs About Meetings and Partings

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Angela Aki “Sakura-iro” Music Video

Angela Aki, who gained popularity across generations with the famous graduation song “Tegami ~Haikei Juugo no Kimi e~,” announced a hiatus in 2014 to study music abroad.

After completing two years as a student, she returned to Japan in 2016 and resumed her career.

Released in March 2007, “Sakura-iro” is said to be a song that captures her feelings from her youth spent in Washington.

Her heartfelt, passionate vocals are deeply moving.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when the cherry blossoms are in bloom.

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Marcy – Forget-me-not (Official Music Video)

Set against the backdrop of spring and themed around encounters and farewells, this song holds a special place among Marcy’s works.

Released in March 2021, it drew attention as the band’s first spring-themed track.

One of its charms is the arrangement by sound producer Akimitsu Homma, which brings out the song’s pop sensibility to the fullest.

The music video features popular model Airi Furuta, making it visually engaging as well.

It’s especially recommended for those starting a new chapter in life or those who have experienced a heartfelt goodbye.

Listen under the cherry blossoms, and it’s sure to resonate with you.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

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GREEN APPLE is a three-piece rock band whose colorful body of work, reflecting a wide range of backgrounds, has been drawing attention from a broad spectrum of listeners.

Selected as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” this song delicately portrays the feelings of waiting to reunite with one’s past self or a cherished person, as well as the anxieties and inner conflicts we experience in life.

Its exhilarating guitar-rock sound and clear, translucent vocals inspire the courage to move forward into the future.

Having won the Grand Prize at the 66th Japan Record Awards and surpassed 300 million streams, this remarkable track is sure to become a powerful anthem for teenagers taking their first steps into a new chapter with the arrival of spring.

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Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A gently crafted song that portrays the glow of youth and the poignancy of parting was released in April 2012 as the theme song for the feature-length anime Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Written and composed by then-member Hotaka Yamashita, the piece explores themes of past memories, farewells, and the hope for reunion, and it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.

Perfect for the refreshing spring season, the song features a fresh, youthful vocal that evokes memories of adolescence and a message filled with hope for the future.

It’s a track that stays close during times of graduation and goodbyes, gently encouraging you to take that next step forward.

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Hikaru Utada – SAKURA Drops

A song that beautifully depicts the scenes woven by the four seasons and the transience of life.

Hikaru Utada’s delicate sensibility vividly expresses the pain of heartbreak and the hope of renewal through images of falling cherry blossoms.

Many listeners are captivated by this worldview where ephemerality and strength coexist.

Released in May 2002, it became a hot topic as the theme song for the drama “First Love.” The music video, directed by Kazuaki Kiriya, unfolds with dreamlike visual beauty.

A recommended classic for those who have experienced the joys of love and the sorrow of parting, or who are moved by the changing seasons.

Its profound poetic world and beautiful melodic lines leave a lingering resonance that sinks into the heart.

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[Ado] Cherry Blossom Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune Miku

This song beautifully captures the bittersweet feeling of cherry blossoms in the air and the longing for time gone by.

The collaboration between Ado and Hatsune Miku deepens the emotions embedded in the lyrics.

Released on October 24, 2024, it’s a single commemorating Ado’s 22nd birthday.

The lyrics, where the warmth of spring intersects with the fragility of farewells, portray both new beginnings and lingering attachment to lost memories, carrying a message that resonates deeply.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to during cherry blossom season—perfect for those feeling the arrival of spring or looking to reflect on cherished memories.

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Hey! Say! JUMP – Spring Swallow [Official Music Video]

This song, which breezes into the heart like a refreshing wind, features lyrics by Kenta Kataoka of sumika and composition by Takayuki Ogawa.

It’s a gem of a message song that overlays the days of overcoming challenges together with friends onto the swift flight of a swallow.

Wrapped in the warm light of spring, it’s filled with courage and hope to take a new step forward.

Released in May 2022 as one of the tracks on a triple A-side single, it was used as the theme song for the anime Love All Play.

The release also achieved the remarkable feat of securing first place for the 32nd consecutive time on the Oricon Weekly Singles Ranking.

It’s a highly recommended track for those starting a new chapter with the arrival of spring, or for anyone who wants to move forward alongside their cherished companions.