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

FutabaNEW!aimyon

Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Created from messages gathered from 1,000 18-year-olds across Japan, this work portrays young people who, despite their worries and anxieties, are growing into adulthood.

In the lyrics that liken their hearts to budding plants, you can feel Aimyon’s warm gaze.

Released in March 2022 and later chosen to open the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” the song drew a huge response as the theme for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival.” Its acoustic guitar tones and gently spoken vocals may give you the courage to leap into a new world.

It’s an emotional number that accompanies spring departures—one to hear when leaving a familiar place or when you want to give a loved one a supportive push.

Spring ~Destiny~NEW!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.

Youth and a momentNEW!makaroni enpitsu

Youth and a moment

Macaroni Enpitsu is a rock band whose members all graduated from music college, drawing attention for a sound that fuses diverse genres.

Their track “Seishun to Isshun,” released as a digital-only single in March 2019, is a song that captures the fleeting nature of youth and the brilliance of a single moment.

Its lyrics, which sing of hope for the future, make even the uniquely boring moments of youth feel precious.

The song was written specifically for a McDonald’s commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori also became a hot topic.

The exhilarating band sound is perfect for this season of graduations and new departures.

It’s a song that helps push you forward into a new environment while savoring the irreplaceable value of moments that will never return.

loveNEW!back number

back number – Love (Short ver.)

Back number is a three-piece band that captures the hearts of many listeners with poignant lyrics and melodies.

Here is a classic song representing their early work, released in March 2012.

This piece is a sentimental number depicting a gaze fixed on you from a school building window and an earnest wish to confess one’s feelings before graduation.

In addition to being used as an ending theme on shows like TV Asahi’s “Music-ru TV,” it was included on the album “blues” and the best-of album “Encore,” and has continued to be loved over the years, surpassing 100 million total streams.

The band sound, enriched with strings, tightens the chest and evokes the bittersweetness of youth that everyone has experienced.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear in March—especially if you’re facing graduation with unspoken feelings or want to immerse yourself in memories of a fleeting love.

Someday, these tearsNEW!Little Glee Monster

“Someday These Tears Will” – Little Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster is known for their emotionally resonant vocals.

The “moving song you’ll want to hear in March” we’re featuring is a classic written as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Its message—that the tears and setbacks you face while chasing your dreams will eventually become badges of honor that support you—truly hits home.

The lyrics, co-written by Junji Ishiwatari and the members, speak to how even frustration can become fuel for the future, and are sure to stir your heart.

Released in December 2017 and included on the album “juice,” this track is recommended not only for students dedicated to their club activities, but also for anyone stepping onto a new stage such as entrance exams or job hunting.

As an anthem that stays close to your anxieties and loneliness and gives you the courage to take your next step, it’s perfect for the spring season—be sure to give it a listen.

Sakura MitsutsukiNEW!SPYAIR

SPYAIR “Sakura Mitsutsuki (Short ver.)”

It’s a rock number that exquisitely blends wistfulness with a sense of speed, conjuring scenes of a spring night and falling cherry blossoms.

Its appeal lies not only in the loneliness of parting, but also in the strong resolve to move toward the future, giving listeners a powerful push forward.

Released as a single in March 2013, it became widely known as the opening theme for the popular anime Gintama.

It’s also included on the album MILLION, and stands as one of SPYAIR’s signature works, highlighted by their energetic performance and catchy melodies.

Perfect for this season of new beginnings, it’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to while gazing up at the night sakura.

With heartbreakingly poignant lyrics, it’s especially recommended for those who have experienced farewells or departures with someone important.

Hold me! YouthNEW!kepura

Kepla / Hold Me Tight! Youth (MUSIC VIDEO)

Formed by high school classmates, Kepla is a four-piece band that plays the radiance and aches of youth with raw honesty.

Released digitally in February 2025, this song is a mid-tempo number that poignantly yet powerfully portrays the preciousness of passing time and the foretaste of farewell.

Its lyrics, which capture a tender longing for days we can’t return to and the wavering resolve to move forward into the future, feel perfectly in step with the March graduation season.

It even topped lyric-search sites’ real-time rankings on release day, drawing attention for how strongly its words resonated with listeners.

Their emotional band sound—now richer and fuller after their major-label debut—will gently push those setting off on new journeys.

It’s a moving track for anyone taking that first step, even while feeling uneasy about a changing environment.