Songs of Nighttime Cherry Blossoms: A curated selection of classic and popular cherry blossom tracks that evoke a dreamlike scene!

Sakura MitsutsukiSPYAIR

Sakura Mitsutsuki

Set against a fantastical scene of cherry blossoms dancing beneath a full moon, this work beautifully portrays feelings for what has been lost and hopes for new bonds.

Released in March 2013 as SPYAIR’s 10th single, it was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime Gintama and was also included on the album MILLION, becoming one of the band’s signature songs.

It’s a track that accompanies those who want to reminisce with a loved one while gazing at springtime blossoms, or who keep waiting for someone dear.

Even while carrying loneliness, it gently pushes forward those seeking new encounters.

Kid, I Like QuartetUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

Unison Square Garden – Kid I Like Quartet

It’s the opening theme for the OAD “Yozakura Quartet ~Hoshi no Umi~,” which came with volumes 9–11 of the Yozakura Quartet manga and was included on the 2011 album “Populus Populus.” The song, themed around the four emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure—carries UNISON’s signature sense of speed along with a message about treasuring the feeling of love.

There are times when your style gets dismissed, or when daily life just doesn’t go your way and you get frustrated—but don’t those feelings blow away before you know it when you’re listening to your favorite track? Listening to “Kid I Like Quartet” might help you be honest with your own joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to while dashing through rows of night-blooming cherry trees!

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KEI

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Cherry-colored seasonyozuka*

[Official Video] yozuca* – Sakura-Colored Season – Sakurairo no Kisetsu

Singer-songwriter yozuca*, known for creating many anime and game songs.

Her track “Sakurairo no Kisetsu” is a single released in 2005 and served as the opening theme for the anime “D.C.S.S.

~Da Capo Second Season~.” The memory of cherry blossoms viewed with someone special is something many people can relate to—whether it’s a lover or not, we all have such memories, don’t we? This song conveys the feeling of treasuring those memories in your heart and drawing strength from them.

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utatane

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cherry blossoms at nightFōeito 48

【MV】Yozakura – For-Eight 48 (Official Music Video)

This song by For-8 48 captivates with a fantastical world where archaic language intertwines with a modern rhythm.

Its uniquely Japanese-tinged melody line and the poetic imagery of a feast unfolding beneath the night cherry blossoms resonate deeply with listeners.

Centered on a theme of fleeting beauty, the piece delicately portrays encounters and partings, as well as the anticipation of reunion.

Released in March 2024, it is included on the album “We Are Team 48.” Why not give it a listen while gazing at the cherry blossoms on a spring night?

SakuraŌhashi Torio

Ohashi Trio / Sakura

Passing through swirling cherry blossom petals while thinking of someone dear, heading off to a faraway place… It’s a farewell song that tightens your chest.

It’s by the singer-songwriter Ohashi Trio, known for his stylish, soul-soothing musicality as heard in songs like “HONEY” and “SHE,” and it’s included on his 2013 album “plugged.” The piece carries a gentle warmth, with the beautiful resonance of piano throughout, and Ohashi’s whispery vocals are wonderful as well.

It isn’t simply a sad song, so it’s recommended when you want to move on from a broken heart.

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Araki Jakkan

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The cherry blossoms bloom.go!go!vanillas

go!go!vanillas – “FOOLs” album digest

When you think of cherry blossoms at night, you might picture something calm and a little fleeting, but this one’s an upbeat, feel-good number.

go!go!vanillas’ “Sakura Saku” is the first track on their third album, “FOOLs,” released in 2017, and it really lifts the album’s energy.

That said, the lyrics are a bit sentimental—an endearing love song that feels like a letter to someone you adore but can’t see right away because of the distance.

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utatane

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Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira

Yozakura feat. Mei-chan (Official Video)

Kujira’s song beautifully captures the bittersweet feelings of springtime love.

Like fleeting night cherry blossoms, it deftly portrays both the beginning and the end of romance.

The gentle melody and profound lyrics truly resonate.

Since its release in June 2020, it has remained a beloved classic for many.

The collaboration with Mei-chan is exquisite, with their voices blending perfectly.

I recommend listening to it alone on a spring night.

It’s a must-hear for anyone who relates to love that changes and fades like falling cherry blossoms.