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Spitz / Kaede

Spitz’s classic “Kaede” is a song you can’t help but crave when the season of partings arrives.

Released in 1998 as a single from the album “Fake Fur,” it has recently drawn attention as an insert song in the drama “silent.” The lyrics, which portray the resolve to walk on alone while holding tight to feelings for a cherished person you’ve parted from, really sink into the heart.

Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals will wrap you in the bittersweet emotions felt for lovers or friends who drift apart at graduation.

It’s not only about the sadness of goodbye; the figure of someone moving toward the future with the warm memories given by the other person will surely give you courage.

It’s a song that will softly nudge you forward onto a new path—one to listen to carefully around graduation.

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Spitz / Stargazer

A gemlike love ballad sung with Masamune Kusano’s crystal-clear voice, portraying a bittersweet night spent waiting for a reply to a confession.

The protagonist’s feelings—gazing up at the stars while harboring deep affection—are expressed through poetic and beautiful lyrics.

Released in January 2004, the song reached No.

1 on the Oricon chart for the first time in about seven years, serving as the theme song for Fuji TV’s “Ainori.” The lyrics, written by Masamune Kusano around the theme of “one night waiting for an answer to a confession,” resonate with a delicate balance of romantic anxiety and hope.

It’s a must-listen for those in long-distance relationships or anyone carrying feelings for someone special.

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Spitz / Tokimeki Part 1

This is a Spitz song that sings of aching love set to a refreshing melody.

Chosen as the theme song for the film “Mizu wa Umi ni Mukatte Nagareru” (Water Flows Toward the Sea), it depicts the flutter of first love and the candid feelings of young people in love.

Even though it hurts more each time they meet, they want to see each other again—Masamune Kusano’s gentle yet resolute vocals convey those complex emotions.

Included on the album “Himitsu Studio,” released in May 2023, this track is perfect for times when unrequited love shakes your confidence or when you need a boost of courage.

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Spitz / Cherry

When it comes to Spitz’s signature songs about parting and setting out on a new journey, this classic surely comes to mind.

Released in April 1996, it became a massive hit single, selling over 1.613 million copies.

With memories of a loved one held close, it portrays the moment of taking a step toward a hope-filled future, and its fresh yet slightly bittersweet melody feels like a pleasant spring breeze.

Many listeners were likely moved by the straightforward lyric about feeling stronger just from the sound of words of love.

The song is also included on the acclaimed album Indigo Chiheisen, and in recent years it was featured in an NTT East commercial.

It’s a popular pick for picnics and is sure to make the start of a new season all the more wonderful.

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nakayoshi / hitoseku

Back in middle school, I used to seriously wonder whether true friendship could exist between a boy and a girl.

I wanted to get close, but if we became best friends, I realized that somehow wasn’t what I wanted.

I’m sure there are more than a few people who’ve had experiences like that.

This song brings back memories of that age.

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Before You Become a Memory / Spitz

Speaking of Spitz’s classic breakup songs, there’s the early-release “Before You Become a Memory.” The straightforward title alone is enough to bring you to tears.

The lyrics, about wanting to see your smile before you become a memory, convey the pain of parting in a direct way.

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Spitz / Nagisa

This is a song with a mysterious charm, tinged with the bittersweetness of summer’s end and a dreamlike atmosphere.

The sparkling intro feels like it’s guiding you to the boundary between reality and dreams.

The lyrics penned by Masamune Kusano seem to go beyond a simple love song, encompassing the flow of life and even a profound view of life and death.

It’s filled with poetic beauty that stirs the listener’s imagination.

Released as a Spitz single in September 1996 and included on the classic album “Indigo Chiheisen” (Indigo Horizon), the song also became widely known as the theme for Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Love Story” commercials.

Why not surrender your heart to the timeless resonance of this masterpiece?

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Spitz / I Should Be Able to Fly in the Sky

A song distinguished by its translucent vocals, melody, and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

Masamune Kusano’s warm voice portrays meeting a lover as a miracle and hints at the possibility of becoming free.

Beneath its surface brightness, you can also feel hidden anxieties and conflicts, which many listeners relate to.

Released in April 1994, it was also beloved as the theme song for the drama “Hakusen Nagashi.” It’s perfect not only for listening on special anniversaries with someone dear, but also for savoring the quiet, everyday moments spent with a partner.