Spring songs to color the season of meetings and partings—recommended for the Yutori generation

THANXWANIMA

WANIMA- THANX(OFFICIAL VIDEO)

With its fiery sound and powerful message, this is a pep song that stands close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a heartwarming piece filled with gratitude and a desire to cheer on that first step toward a hope-filled future.

The track gently embraces the feelings you have at life’s crossroads—partings with loved ones and new departures.

Released in November 2015 on WANIMA’s album “Are You Coming?”, it became the band’s first nationwide distribution release.

The music video, shot in an outdoor live-performance style, also gained popularity and is beloved by many fans.

It’s a song especially for those who don’t feel okay as they face a new life or changes in their environment.

WANIMA’s energetic sound will surely give you the push you need.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

A heartwarming song by YOASOBI that depicts a girl’s half-life from the perspective of a mug.

Created under the concept of “turning novels into music,” it is based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel The Moon Prince.

With themes of encounters and farewells, growth and gratitude, it gently sings about the importance of the bond between objects and people.

Released in December 2020, it captured many hearts, surpassing 100 million streams.

It’s a song we especially recommend to those beginning a new chapter with the arrival of spring.

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[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

Characterized by a driving, uplifting melody and powerful lyrics, it gives listeners a positive burst of energy.

It was included on a single released in March 2015 and was also selected as the theme song for the film “Ake-Garasu (Akegarasu).” It was [Alexandros]’s first-ever movie theme song.

This track is perfect for people starting a new life or taking on fresh challenges.

Listening to it in the spring will make your heart dance.

Winter and Springback number

back number – Winter and Spring

A poignant love ballad that overlays the pain of heartbreak with the changing seasons.

Released by back number in January 2024, it also drew attention for being the first music video directed by vocalist Iyori Shimizu.

Its delicate word choices—like likening snow-covered bare branches to flowers—resonate deeply.

The lyrics, which empathize with anyone who has experienced heartbreak, are sure to strike a chord.

It’s the perfect song for those taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

Why not listen to it in this season when hearts are easily swayed?

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culenasm “Sentimental” (Official Music Video)

Culenasm’s song delivers sentimental feelings with raw emotion.

It’s a shoegaze number where roaring guitars resonate beautifully.

Released digitally on February 5, 2025, the track centers on themes of regret over past relationships and the bittersweet wish to return to those moments.

Through its guitar sound, it expresses both the beauty of memories and the ache of regret.

In December 2023, they also provided the theme song for director Hideki Noda’s film “Futari no Kizuato” (The Scars of Two).

It’s a recommended listen for anyone looking to confront past memories and emotions as graduation season approaches.

This year’s cherry blossomsflumpool

This year's cherry blossoms

It’s a classic filled with warm cheers for those leaving their hometowns and taking a new step, a beautiful song that naturally stirs a positive mindset.

Released on the December 2009 album “What’s flumpool!?”, it was also used as the opening theme for “Minna no Koshien.” Created as an answer song to their debut track “Hana ni Nare,” this piece has comforted many as an anthem of support for the season of departures.

As spring arrives—whether you’re starting a new chapter in life or striving toward new goals—it will give you a strong push forward.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

This is a heartwarming song themed around parting with friends and embarking on new journeys.

Released in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the NHK National School Music Competition that year.

It is also included on flumpool’s third original album, “experience.” The song was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where it captured the hearts of many.

With lyrics that sing of hope for the future and bonds between friends, it especially resonates with students.

It is a song that many facing changes such as graduation or advancing to a new school can deeply relate to.

While expressing the loneliness of parting with friends, it also conveys a mutual respect for each other’s dreams, making it a piece that offers comfort to listeners.