[Masterpieces] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Listen to in Spring! A roundup of god-tier tracks that make your heart dance

Sweet SensationMurakawa Rie

Rie Murakawa / Sweet Sensation (TV anime “Age 12: A Little Heart-Pounding Moment” opening theme)

This was voice actress Rie Murakawa’s debut song as a recording artist, and it was chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Age 12: A Little Heart-Pounding.” The track is striking for how it unfolds from a quiet atmosphere, with an emphasis on violin tones, into a fast-paced band sound.

The lyrics, closely aligned with the story, are notable for depicting the bewilderment of experiencing a first budding feeling within oneself and the resolve to convey those feelings.

It’s a bright, uplifting work.

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Searching for the WindYaguchi Mari & Sutorōhatto

Mari Yaguchi and Straw Hat / Searching for the Wind

This song brims with a spirit of adventure that excites children’s hearts.

Released in January 2010, it was featured as the opening theme for the popular anime One Piece.

The lively vocals by Mari Yaguchi and the Straw Hats leave a strong impression.

The lyrics celebrate the bonds between friends and the importance of new encounters, giving you the courage to take a new step forward with the arrival of spring.

It’s perfect not only for anime fans but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.

Listen with friends or family and feel the beginning of an exciting adventure.

Colorful PassageTachibana Rika

Rika Tachibana / Colorful Passage (Short Ver.)

“Colorful Passage” is the theme song for the fifth season of “Ame-iro Cocoa,” which began in 2019.

It’s a series featuring girls as the protagonists.

Even when you’re going through something tough or feeling down as if it’s raining, this happy song gives you a burst of colorful energy.

Recommended for when you want to lift your mood with an up-tempo vibe!

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GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

This is a wonderful song that etches each fleeting moment of youth into the heart.

It gently portrays school grounds, after-school scenes, and the everyday moments we tend to overlook, while weaving in feelings for a cherished person, resulting in a tender composition.

Okuda Hanako’s clear, translucent voice warmly sings of memories that never fade with time and emotions that remain unchanged, making this a particularly memorable track.

Released in July 2006 as her fourth single, it was selected as the theme song for the animated feature film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, peaking at No.

51 on the Oricon charts and staying on the charts for 19 weeks.

Accompanied by a simple piano tone that brings back nostalgic memories, this song is one you’ll want to hear if you’ve experienced parting with someone dear or are about to take a new step forward.

HARUKAZESCANDAL

SCANDAL 「HARUKAZE」 ‐Music Video

A pop-rock number that blends the fresh breeze of spring with a touch of wistfulness.

Released by SCANDAL in February 2012, it’s a coming-of-age message song.

Its memorable guitar riffs support lyrics that carefully weave feelings around springtime farewells and new departures, offering comfort through meetings and partings with loved ones.

It was also used as the opening theme for the final series of the anime BLEACH and reached No.

6 on the Oricon charts.

The track is included on the album “Queens are trumps – Kirifuda wa Queen.” Recommended not only for students, but for anyone stepping into a new environment or seeking solace during the season of goodbyes.

See, spring has come.ushirogami hikaretai

See, spring has come.

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.

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

An emotional ballad that gently sings about the importance of compassion and friendship.

Created by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with heartfelt feelings for the manga and anime characters that have been precious to him since childhood, the song conveys the warmth of quietly staying by someone’s side and the joy of being able to do your best for someone else.

It was written as the theme song for the animated film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings, released in February 2011.

The warm horn section and string arrangements are striking, harmonizing beautifully with the film’s world.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’ve experienced parting from friends or loved ones, or when your heart is full of excitement for new encounters.