[Reiwa Spring Songs] A roundup of spring songs born in the Reiwa era and popular tracks you’ll want to listen to in spring!

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Sunny

Yorushika’s latest work, which paints radiant days, captivates with its pleasant melodies.

Just listening to it makes you feel like you’re dancing in bright sunlight, your heart leaping.

Released in January 2024, it was selected as the opening theme for the anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

Set to a refreshing, piano-centered arrangement, the lyrics brim with hope that any hardship can be overcome.

It’s a song that evokes the arrival of a new season, perfect for anyone looking to take a step forward into spring!

YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “Yumemigusa” Music Video [Theme Song for the Film “Blue, Painful, and Brittle”]

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.

While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.

The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.

It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.

A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

A song perfect for graduation season has arrived from RADWIMPS.

This work portrays students’ growth and journeys of self-discovery from a unique perspective.

With a melodious rock sound complemented by a student choir, it offers a warm, deeply resonant listening experience.

Digital distribution began in January 2024, followed by a limited-production CD release in February.

The release includes versions featuring the student choir as well as a piano accompaniment version, creating a varied tracklist.

It’s also a popular choice for karaoke.

Highly recommended for those seeking a memorable song for milestone events like farewell parties and graduation ceremonies, and for anyone feeling a bit uncertain at a turning point in life.

to feel like spring; to become spring-likeNanatsukaze

Nanatsukaze – Springlike

A light, springtime song by Nanatsukaze, the duo of trackmaker PIKASONIC and singer-songwriter nakotannmaru.

Centered on a digital track, the addition of acoustic sounds creates a gentle, floating feel.

Nakotannmaru’s soft vocals are a key element, vividly evoking the sensation of taking in the tender scenery of spring with your whole being.

It’s a song filled with positive emotion, expressing both the savoring of various spring memories and the forward motion toward summer.

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It’s okayMarushii

Marsi – It's Okay (Official Music Video)

A song by Marcy that resonates with many as an anthem giving you the courage to face forward.

Its refreshing melody and warm vocals are filled with a gentle push, as if someone is supporting you from behind.

Even when you feel like breaking, it conveys the importance of moving forward step by step while cherishing who you are, resulting in a track that stays close to the listener’s heart.

Released in March 2023, this piece was written for Pocari Sweat’s web movie “Our Now.” The refreshing song was also used in a TV commercial and is included on the album Candle.

It’s the perfect cheer song for spring, when new lives begin and people face anxieties about new environments.

As springBlue Mash

Spring As Is – Blue Mash

Blue Mash’s music is marked by a refreshing performance that evokes the arrival of spring.

The piano’s tone is soothing, and the lyrics—portraying a young person’s emotional growth through heartbreak and the passage of time—really resonate.

収録曲は2022年10月にリリースされた2枚目のEP『学生街より e.p.』で、新しい季節の始まりにぴったりの一曲です。

Its breezy indie rock sound is laced with the sentiments of a time filled with meetings and farewells.

Highly recommended for those beginning a new chapter in life or eagerly awaiting the coming of spring.

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Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

SG’s “Bokura Mata” is a heartwarming song themed around parting and reunion.

Released in April 2021, it portrays the feelings that come with saying goodbye to friends and embarking on new beginnings.

The lyrics, which say, “We’re each about to set off on our own paths, but someday we’ll meet again,” resonate with listeners who can relate them to their own experiences.

SG’s vocals delicately capture the ebb and flow of encounters and farewells, carrying a warmth like spring sunlight.

It’s a song I hope you’ll listen to—especially if you’re determined to keep looking forward and moving ahead, no matter what.