[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 songNEW!AYANE

spring song

Let me introduce a bittersweet yet warm ballad that feels as if it leapt out of a film.

Its melody, which holds deep significance within the story, conveys a sense of hope—believing it can reach someone across farewells and distance.

Written, composed, and produced by Seiji Kameda, the song was released in advance in February 2026 as an insert track for the film “The Last Song You Left Behind.” Sung as Ayane by Meru Nukumi, she carefully weaves each word with expressive power honed over roughly a year and a half of lessons.

This piece offers a sense of connection with loved ones and the courage to step into the future.

As spring approaches and you head into a new environment, why not listen when you want to quietly face forward?

Your third buttonNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th single B-side “Your Third Button” [MV full]

When it’s graduation season, the sight of cherry blossoms brings back bittersweet memories, doesn’t it? At times like these, I find myself wanting to listen to songs by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

They delicately portray that uniquely youthful, complex feeling of choosing to swallow the words “I like you” precisely because you want to remain friends.

Kiara Saito, who takes center position, delivers a fresh, expressive vocal that seems to gently embrace those unspoken feelings of love.

This track is included as a B-side to the single “Norotte Norotte,” released in March 2024.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by the side of anyone facing graduation without the courage to confess, or those taking a new step forward while holding their precious memories close.

After the cherry blossomsNEW!Tani Yuuki, Ryo‘LEFTY’Miyata, cross-dominance

After the Sakura [MV] - Tani Yuuki, Ryo 'LEFTY' Miyata, cross-dominance

A number that feels gently supportive in this season when springtime meetings and farewells intersect.

Tani Yuuki’s expansive, heartrending vocals seep into anxious hearts.

Many people have surely been saved by lyrics that affirm change and reassure you that “it’s okay.” Released in March 2025 as a collaboration with cross-dominance, this single also became the official theme song for SAKURA MUSIC FES.

2025, lighting up springtime streets.

Try listening when you find yourself pausing on your commute to work or school.

It will surely give you the courage to take your next step.

the first strong spring windNEW!satou

the first strong spring wind

There are moments when, along with a warm breeze, a vaguely bittersweet memory comes rushing back.

This work gently accompanies you in just such a season.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Sato’s mini-album Toaru Ai wo Tsuzutte, released in March 2025, showcasing their alluringly translucent vocals.

There’s a backstory that it was written in April of the previous year, packing in the tangible atmosphere of spring.

While centered on voice-and-guitar, the arrangement weaves in a powerful band sound that paints shifting emotions with dramatic color.

If you want to move forward while facing past memories amid scenery that shimmers like a mirage, give it a listen.

Spring ThiefYorushika

Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Among songs that color the four seasons, those themed around spring have long been beloved by many listeners.

Even among them, Yorushika’s “Harunodorobo” has drawn particular attention.

Its lyrics keenly capture the beauty and transience of cherry blossoms, like petals dancing on the wind.

Once you hear it, the melody lingers in your ears and nestles close to your heart—truly a message heralding the arrival of spring.

It’s a highly recommended track that evokes the warmth of spring sunlight.

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

Yama’s “Haru wo Tsugeru” is an essential track when introducing spring songs of the Reiwa era.

Released in 2020, it went on to gain widespread support among young people, especially on TikTok.

The distinctive husky, emotionally resonant vocals and a laid-back yet catchy melody bring warmth to listeners.

As if heralding the arrival of a new season, the lyrics gently wrap around one’s anxieties and invite deep empathy, while the powerful chorus stirs the heart.

It feels like a musical expression of the anticipation for a fresh start in spring.

It’s a gem I recommend both to fans and to those who haven’t discovered yama yet.

meeting upNEW!M!LK

M!LK – Machiawase (Official Recording Video)

As you face a new chapter in life, it’s natural to wonder, “Will I be able to handle it?” In times like that, I recommend listening to M!LK’s “Machiawase.” Released ahead of the album in December 2025, this track was chosen as the campaign song for Nippon Cultural Broadcasting’s “~You’re Not Alone~ Cultural Broadcasting Exam Takers Support Campaign.” It also made waves when member Jinto Yoshida served as the campaign’s character.

With its warm sound driven by piano and strings, this is a cheering anthem that gently supports those striving toward their goals.

It’s there for you when you feel lonely, and it will stand by anyone stepping into a new environment.

On anxious nights or during your commute to school, why not take this song with you and take that first step?