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

Come, springthe shes gone

the shes gone “Spring, Come” Music Video

The shes gone’s song beautifully depicts the arrival of spring and the flutter of romance.

The transparent, airy vocals are striking, conveying the excitement, poignancy, and sweetness of being in love.

The track is included on the mini-album “HEART,” released in February 2023, marking the band’s first release in about two years.

The lyrics weave together springtime scenery and romantic feelings, offering a warmth that seems to nestle close to the listener’s heart.

It’s a recommended song for those whose hearts leap at the start of a new season, gently embracing the emotions of someone in love.

Taiwan cherryren

Ren – Taiwan Cherry (Music Video)

Released on February 1, 2023, “Hikan-zakura” is a song that weaves together the pain of parting with the courage to step into a new season.

The hikan-zakura, an early-blooming cherry blossom whose floriography means “a gorgeous beauty,” overlaps with the image of the song’s female protagonist in her dignified presence.

She has fallen for a hopeless man, yet the bittersweet lyrics, tinged with a sense of lingering attachment, are striking.

Featured on Spotify’s spotlight lists, Ren’s expressive power resonates deeply with listeners.

Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy

Conton Candy – Around the Time of Sakura [Official Video]

A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.

It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.

Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.

The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.

A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.

OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

A bittersweet anthem of youth by SPYAIR, released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, which poignantly portrays sweet-and-sour coming-of-age moments.

With fresh, vibrant vocals and an energetic band sound, the song captures the hearts of young people where hope and anxiety intertwine, conveying a strong resolve to keep moving forward even as they reluctantly part from friends.

Its refreshing yet heartrending melody and empowering message that points toward the future make it perfect for spring—the season of new beginnings like moving up a grade or graduation.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to everyone setting out on a new path with memories of cherished friends close to their hearts.

SakuraMyuk

Myuk – Sakura (Music Video)

A fleetingly beautiful love ballad that resonates with the heart as spring arrives.

Released by Myuk in March 2025, “Sakura” sings of lingering attachment and a sense of farewell to a loved one you can no longer meet.

Her mysterious, gentle voice seems to tenderly envelop an unfulfilled love.

Coupled with the song’s dramatic progression, it’s truly a tearjerker.

It’s the perfect track for a quiet spring night, sitting by the window and getting lost in thought.

Spring ~Destiny~Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

This is a melodious song that depicts the miracle of encounters amid dancing cherry blossoms.

Written specifically as the commercial song for the “Oishii Muto” beverage and released in March 2025, the piece beautifully conveys the mix of anticipation and anxiety that accompanies a new chapter in life, thanks to Uru’s transparent vocals and the delicate arrangement by Takeshi Kobayashi.

I think it will resonate with those whose circumstances change with the arrival of spring, as well as those searching for new connections.

navel orangeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Navel Orange'

A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.

With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.

Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.

Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.

The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.

It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.