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

Goodbye, bye-byeMawatari Matsuko

Mawatari Matsuko – Sayonara Bye Bye (Yu Yu Hakusho ending theme)

Masako Maeda is an artist who was active in the 1990s.

Unfortunately, in 1996 she lost her voice due to a neurosis, and her full-fledged career as an artist ended after just four years.

These days, while working as a music instructor, she also seems to provide songs for other artists.

One of her songs, “Sayonara Bye Bye,” was used as the ending theme for the popular anime Yu Yu Hakusho.

It’s a breakup-themed song that’s perfect for spring, the season of farewells.

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Ryo

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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.

1096Cody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)

A bittersweet song about meetings and partings, perfect for the spring season.

Born from the experience of dropping out of high school, this work is filled with vocalist Hibiki Takahashi’s feelings from the winter of his eighteenth year.

Released in June 2024, it weaves together the complex emotions of youth: anxieties and regrets that pile up like snow, as well as encounters and bonds with cherished people.

You can feel the resolve to overcome the loneliness felt during high school life.

Recommended for those stepping into a new environment or looking back on past experiences.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to in the spring of farewells and new beginnings.

Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

Hey! Say! JUMP – Spring Swallow [Official Music Video]

Hey! Say! JUMP is an eight-member idol group whose members are active not only in music but also in fields like film, TV dramas, and variety shows.

Their 32nd single Haru Tsubame, released as a triple A-side with “area” and “area,” was chosen as the theme song for the TV anime Love All Play.

Its exhilarating ensemble and melody vividly evoke the youthful scenes that form the backdrop of the story.

It’s a pop tune with a brisk arrangement that feels great—like a spring breeze.

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Hoshino Takashi

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LullabyRADWIMPS

Lullaby - RADWIMPS

This is a song that gently embraces the meetings and partings of spring.

Released by RADWIMPS in March 2005, it delicately portrays the hopes and anxieties of a new life and the loneliness of saying goodbye to friends.

The lyrics, filled with kindness and love, resonate with the listener’s heart and give them the courage to look forward.

Yojiro Noda’s clear, transparent voice blends beautifully with the band’s melody, evoking the arrival of spring.

It’s a perfect track for those facing graduation, school entrance, or a new chapter in life.

Why not let this song ride on the spring breeze and take your first step forward while listening to it?

For 4 ForeverRikka (CV: Tanaka Chiemi) Chiyo (CV: Murakami Natsumi) Sekine (CV: Sakura Ayane) Tsubasa (CV: Han Megumi)

For 4 Forever

“For 4 Forever” is the ending theme of the anime “The Little Lies We All Tell.” The anime portrays the everyday lives of four middle school girls, and the song is performed by the four voice actresses who play them: Chiemi Tanaka, Natsumi Murakami, Ayane Sakura, and Megumi Han.

Since it’s presented as being sung by the characters, the lyrics are crafted to celebrate youthful days.

The driving sound and uplifting lyrics convey the excitement that students feel when a new school term begins in spring.

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yamamoto

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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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kappamaki

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