[Masterpieces] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Listen to in Spring! A roundup of god-tier tracks that make your heart dance
Spring is a season when many people reach major milestones in life, such as graduation, starting school, or getting a job.
What kind of season is spring for you? In this article, we’ll introduce anime songs that make you feel the spring vibe! Not only songs that directly feature spring itself, but also lyrics perfect for a season of meetings and farewells, and grand sounds that encourage you to take a new step—we’ve gathered spring-like anison from a variety of angles.
Your way of listening may change once you watch the anime, so be sure to enjoy them together with the visuals.
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VirginiaHinano
Hinano, a new-generation artist who debuted at 15, has been drawing attention with her beautiful high-tone voice.
She worked on “Virginia” as the ending theme for the anime My Master Has No Tail.
The song is structured so that the first half quietly sings of spring scenery, then the tempo gradually quickens toward the latter half, and the chorus rides an exhilarating sound that expresses hope for the future.
As the pace steadily picks up, listeners will naturally feel their excitement rise.
Route BLUENakajima Yuki
Route BLUE is the ending theme of the anime Shikimori’s Not Just a Cutie, which portrays romance between students.
The song is by Yuki Nakashima, a multi-talented model and voice actor.
Set to an electro-style sound, its lyrics depict relatable romantic situations and bittersweet feelings.
Overall, it leaves a fresh impression that’s perfect for spring.
Be sure to pay attention to her expressive vocals, which are at times powerful and at other times delicate.
Memento of SpringHajime Chitose
An exotic, oriental-style anime song.
It’s a track by singer Chitose Hajime, known for the smash-hit debut single “Watatsumi no Ki,” released in 2006 as her seventh single.
It was used as the ending theme for the anime Ayakashi: Samurai Horror Tales, which is based on traditional Japanese ghost stories.
The ethereal sound pairs perfectly with the fragile message in the lyrics—“I will keep thinking of you forever”—and it brings me to tears.
Ideally, listen while gazing at a scene of cherry blossoms drifting in the wind.
Thank youSun Set Swish
Ending theme of ‘Big Windup!’.
The single word “thank you” that I couldn’t say to the important person who taught me not to give up during my youth.
The lyrics are filled with the strong feelings I want to convey and the words I couldn’t say, which I realized only after we were apart.
Growing UpMachico
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.
See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai
A refreshing song celebrating the arrival of spring has been delivered by Ushirogami Hikaretai.
It expresses the exhilaration and anticipation that come with the changing seasons, set to a bright and lively melody.
The lyrics leave a strong impression with their gentle sensitivity to the love and happiness overflowing in nature—spring’s buoyant warmth, the murmur of a brook, and the hope of new romance.
The track was used as the opening theme for the Fuji TV anime “Tsuideni Tonchinkan,” and after its release in February 1988, it reached No.
6 on the Oricon chart.
It’s a song you’ll want to hear at the start of a new season, a work that lingers in the heart along with fond memories.
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DiplomaMiyawaki Shion
You could call it the quintessential graduation song! Its fresh, youthful lyrics hint at a bright future ahead.
Amid the bittersweet feeling, there’s a breezy lightness, making it a pop song that goes beyond the realm of anime music.
The soaring high notes are wonderful.
It’s a perfect song for cherry blossom season, and it even feels like something you could sing as a choir at a graduation ceremony.
