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

Growing UpMachico

TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3” Non-Credit Opening Video [KonoSuba]

Within its bright and refreshing melody, this song is filled with the genuine feelings of young people chasing their dreams.

It expresses the anxiety and fear that linger even as they hold ambition in their hearts, as well as the strength to keep looking forward and moving on.

Machico’s gentle vocals, which sing about growing together with friends while cherishing one’s individuality, resonate deeply.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3,” which began airing in April 2024.

It’s a track that not only enhances the anime, but also gives a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life or striving toward their dreams.

YOAKENiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 「YOAKE」 M/V

Like the dazzling light at the break of dawn, NiziU brings us a song filled with hope.

Carried by a clear, refreshing melody reminiscent of a spring breeze, it beautifully captures both the courage and the anxiety of stepping into the unknown.

Blending a nostalgic sound with the coming-of-age story of a girl moving toward adulthood, this work resonates deeply with the heart.

Scheduled for release in February 2025 as the lead track of the album “AWAKE,” it has also been confirmed for a live performance at Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu! Live 2025.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those about to start a new chapter in life or seeking their next first step.

CorrectRADWIMPS

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.

Waiting for springWANIMA

Haruwo Matte

WANIMA is popular for their many cheer songs and fiery, high-energy tracks.

Their song “Waiting for Spring” was released urgently in March 2020, and it’s a number packed with the feelings they wanted to share on the tour that was canceled due to the pandemic.

Spring is likened to a warm, exhilarating mood, but before it comes, there’s the harsh cold of winter—and this song conveys, in classic WANIMA style, the strength to overcome that hardship and the pain along the way.

It’s a track whose strong, straightforward emotion becomes a source of energy.

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Spring Dayaimyon

Aimyon – Harunohi [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Created as the theme song for an animated film about a honeymoon, this piece delicately portrays a loving married couple.

The story of two people starting a new life together—recognizing each other’s strengths and weaknesses and deepening their love as a family—delivers a wonderful message that encourages a fresh step forward in life.

With this song released in April 2019, Aimyon gently captures the world of the anime film Crayon Shin-chan: Honeymoon Hurricane – The Lost Hiroshi.

Memories beginning on a train platform and the feeling of cherishing small everyday joys resonate warmly alongside the gentle melody.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone embarking on a new chapter of life.

Even while holding anxieties about the future, it gives you the courage to move forward one step at a time—why not listen to it together with someone special as an uplifting anthem?

SAKURAikimonogakari

SAKURA – Ikimonogakari (Full)

A heartwarming song that gently portrays the season when cherry blossoms dance in the air.

Its refreshing, springlike melody is beautifully layered with Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, transparent vocals from Ikimonogakari, resonating deeply with the listener.

While carefully depicting the scenes of a season filled with meetings and farewells, it serves as an encouraging anthem that gives you the courage to take the next step.

Released in March 2006 as their major-label debut, it was also used in an NTT East Japan commercial.

It has often been broadcast to coincide with the school graduation season and continues to be cherished as a song of memories.

It’s recommended for those who, in the spring season of partings, want to face forward and start walking, or are about to take a new step.

The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Flowers Are Cherry Blossoms, You Are Beautiful” Music Video

A song brimming with distinctly Japanese sentiment has been born, intertwining cherry blossoms with feelings of love.

Released by Ikimono-gakari in January 2008, this piece portrays the pure emotional landscape of youth alongside the gentle scenes of spring.

Incorporating traditional Japanese expressions and polite language, it beautifully harmonizes an old-fashioned flavor with a modern sensibility.

The melody is based on the yonanuki pentatonic scale, and its rhythmic phrases leave a strong impression.

It was also used in a commercial and reached a peak position of No.

7 on the Oricon charts.

It’s a perfect song to listen to as spring approaches, and is recommended even for elementary school students about to embark on a new school term.