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

Spring loveDXTEEN

Spring Love

DXTEEN, a boys’ group radiating a fresh charm as LAPONE artists following JO1 and INI.

This track, which also serves as the lead song from their album “Heart Beat” scheduled for release in March 2026, is a breezy pop tune that layers the sweet-and-sour feeling of first love over the arrival of spring.

Many listeners are likely to relate to its lyrics that depict real emotions, such as the fluttery anticipation while waiting for a message reply.

When it was pre-released in January 2026, a social media–linked campaign was launched and became a hot topic.

It’s a buoyant song that’s perfect for moments when you want to take a step into a new season or need a little push for your feelings of love.

spring melancholyChevon

Harushoui / Chevon [Lyric Video]

The arrival of spring lifts the spirits, yet also leaves you with a faint sense of melancholy.

It’s Chevon, a rock band based in Sapporo, whose songs gently stay close to those complex springtime feelings.

This track, released in April 2022, is known as the 11th installment in their 12-month consecutive release project following the band’s formation.

Farewells under a hazy sky and the aching emotion of wanting to keep someone all to yourself seep deeply into the listener’s heart.

While grounded in fast-paced rock, the song’s delicate sound stands out, and the emotional vocals really strike a chord.

It’s a track you’ll want to sit with on a sentimental night, when hope and anxiety for the new season are all mixed together.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

It’s a heartwarming song you’ll want to listen to during the season when cherry blossoms flutter in the air.

Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s delicate vocals gently embrace the loneliness of graduation and farewells, as well as the anticipation of a new beginning.

Released in February 2018 as the B-side to the single “Love me, Love you,” the track was also featured in a commercial for Suntory’s Craft Boss.

Its melody and lyrics poignantly capture the melancholy and wistfulness that come with the arrival of spring, making it a recommended listen during graduation and school entrance ceremony season.

It’s a song that will resonate with those who want to reminisce about their youth or who feel anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

A heartwarming song woven with emotive vocals and a striking melody, reflecting the anxieties and hopes of youth.

Its message—reminding us of the importance of living true to ourselves and of the bonds we share with others—will gently encourage anyone ready to take a new step forward.

Released in January 2025, this track by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was produced as the theme song for a special NHK General TV program.

Accompanied by visuals featuring a collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds, it received an overwhelming response and stands as an ambitious work befitting the band’s 10th anniversary.

It’s the perfect song for the start of a new chapter or the spring season, when new encounters abound.

A resonant track you’ll want to play while chatting with friends or meeting new companions.

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

A song that captures the fleeting feeling of spring’s arrival and the desire to cherish time with loved ones has arrived from MAISONdes.

This work is marked by a gentle melody and 9Lana’s translucent vocals.

With lyrics, composition, and arrangement by SAKURAmoti, it beautifully depicts bittersweet love amid cherry blossoms fluttering through the streets and under a thunderous sky.

Released digitally in January 2024, it was also selected as the ending theme for cour 3 of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

It’s a track we hope those whose hearts are stirred by the spring season will listen to.

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

An encouraging song that delicately captures the brilliance and bitterness of youth, supporting new beginnings in spring.

This work from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE was released digitally in April 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” and became a major hit, surpassing 300 million total streams.

Set to a light and catchy sound, the lyrics resonate as they sing about embracing past pain and failures and transforming them into strength for the future.

It’s a warm track that stands by those anxious about starting a new chapter or seeking the courage to live true to themselves.

Morning of the BeginningOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Morning of the Beginning [Official Audio]

“The Morning of Beginnings” by Official HIGE DANDism is a song that accompanies the start of spring.

Released on April 19, 2017, it’s a perfect anthem to cheer on new lives beginning in spring.

Included on the album “Report,” its uplifting lyrics are filled with hope and energy for new beginnings.

Satoshi Fujihara’s clear, transparent vocals carry a refreshing spring breeze to listeners.

Highly recommended for anyone starting a new season in life!