[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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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.
Sweet SensationMurakawa Rie
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.
Colorful PassageTachibana Rika
“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!
GarnetOku Hanako
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.