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

springKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Spring] Music Video

A song that delicately portrays the changing seasons and the bittersweet end of a romance.

As winter shifts into spring, the lyrics that hint at love’s end resonate deeply.

The chorus leaves a strong impression of the sorrow of parting.

Kaneyori Masaru’s clear, translucent vocals further accentuate the pain of heartbreak.

Released in April 2021, this track captured many hearts as a springtime farewell song.

It’s recommended for those who have experienced a breakup or who want to reflect on past memories.

Listening alone on a quiet night may bring a feeling of emotional cleansing.

Graduationgagaga supi

Graduation

A bittersweet love song that likens a breakup between a man and a woman to “graduation.” Carefully crafted by the youth punk band from Kobe, Gagaga SP, the lyrics vividly capture the pain of heartbreak, lingering attachment, and the determination to move forward.

Released in January 2002 as their major-label debut single and peaking at No.

30 on the Oricon chart, this track has become one of their signature songs and a staple of their live shows, as the band is known for leading the youth punk boom.

With its straightforward lyrics and powerful sound, this song is sure to be a source of comfort when you’re healing from a breakup or trying to overcome a farewell with someone important.

A slight fever in springKubota Kai

Kubota Kai “Mild Fever in Spring” (Official Lyric Video)

This piece is notable for its gentle melody that feels like being wrapped in the soft sunlight of spring.

Alongside Kai Kubota’s delicate vocals, it carefully portrays the faint emotions that arise in everyday moments.

Set to a pleasant tune, the subtle inner feelings of someone in love are expressed poetically, resulting in a warm song that feels close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2020 and included on the album Raikou, it resonated with many listeners, surpassing 1.7 million views on YouTube within four months of its release.

It’s a perfect track for a relaxing day at home or as background music while spending a leisurely time at a café.

bookmarkkuriipuhaipe

CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A bittersweet song by CreepHyp that gently embraces a springtime farewell.

Set against the season when cherry blossoms fall, it delicately portrays lingering attachment to the past and the first step toward the future.

Included on the album “Nakuitaku Naru Hodo Ureshii Hibi ni,” the track also drew attention as a campaign song for FM802 and TSUTAYA.

Released in September 2018, it garnered notice thanks to the participation of many artists.

It’s a song that stays close to those who have experienced parting and are trying to take a new step forward.

Listen to it when you want to cherish the memories that remain in your heart and begin walking ahead.

cherry blossomKetsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “Sakura”

A gem of a love song that delicately portrays the feelings of looking back on a past romance with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics, rich with emotion as they weave together memories and the ache of parting, have resonated with many listeners.

Released in February 2005, the song sold around 210,000 copies in its first week despite having no tie-in, and it reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.

The music video features Masato Hagiwara and Emi Suzuki, and garnered attention for its drama-style storytelling.

It’s a pop tune recommended for those who have experienced a breakup with a beloved partner, or for anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the bittersweet feelings of spring.

A flower that blooms only hereKobukuro

A Flower That Blooms Only Here / Kobukuro

The exquisite ballad crafted by Kobukuro gently guides you to that precious place in your heart, no matter how far away you may be.

With the warmth of acoustic guitar tones and the duo’s soul-stirring harmonies, this work, released in May 2005, moved countless listeners as the theme song for the drama “Ruri no Shima.” Within its acoustic resonance, it tenderly sings of the dignity of being able to shine even in the middle of nowhere, and the importance of a place where the heart can be at ease.

When you feel anxious in a new environment, when you live apart from someone dear to you, or when you are searching for where you belong—this song will stay close to your heart and quietly give you the courage to face forward.

Before spring comesGōruden Bonbā

Haruga kuru maeni

Ahead of spring, when farewells and new encounters intersect, this poignant Golden Bomber ballad encapsulates memories and gratitude for loved ones.

Included on their best-of album “Golden Best ~Pressure~,” released in January 2010, its remastered version was also selected as the theme song for the film “Until Death Do the Two of Us Part…”.

With Sho Kiryuin’s delicate lyrics and composition resonating deeply, it is a gem that transcends the boundaries of their identity as a visual kei “air band.” Reflecting on bittersweet memories, it’s a song that gently stays close to the hearts of those facing a farewell to someone dear.