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Anime Songs for Spring: Encounters and Farewells

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

What kind of season is spring for you?

Since it’s the time when graduations, school admissions, and new lives begin, I imagine everyone has their own image of it.

This time, our theme is anime songs that make you feel spring!

We’ve picked out spring-like anison from various angles—not only songs that directly feature spring, but also tracks with lyrics perfect for the season of meetings and farewells.

I think your way of listening will change once you watch the anime too, so be sure to check them out.

We’ve covered a wide range of generations as well, so don’t miss it!

Anime Songs That Feel Like Spring [Meetings & Farewells] (1–10)

lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Lilac” Official Music Video

Lilac - Mrs. GREEN APPLE

A work that delicately depicts everyday scenes and inner change has arrived from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

It gently illuminates the universal journey of youth—their glow and bittersweetness, first love and friendship—offering empathy and courage in a single song.

Chosen as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery,” which began airing in April 2024, and winner of the 66th Japan Record Awards, this piece captivates with Motoki Ohmori’s translucent vocals and the band’s unmistakably catchy sound.

It’s a song to listen to when you’re lacking confidence or when you want to revisit precious memories with someone important.

Even as you carry anxiety and inner conflict, it will surely give you a gentle push to keep moving forward.

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blinkMiracle Chimpanzee

Miracle Chimpanzee / Blink (TV Anime “Sasaki and Miyano” Opening Theme)

Blinking Miracle Chimpanzee

It’s a stylish, easy-to-listen-to piece that feels like a spring breeze blowing through.

The song is by Miracle Chimpanzee, a band fronted by singer-songwriter Yohei Onishi, and it was released in 2022.

It was chosen as the opening theme for the anime Sasaki and Miyano, based on the manga.

The bassline and rhythm carry a touch of funk, and the sparkling guitar phrases leave a strong impression.

It has a charm that makes you want to close your eyes and just listen.

The lyrics, which depict a springtime romance, are wonderful as well.

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One More Time,One More ChanceMasayoshi Yamazaki

One More Time,One More Chance

One More Time, One More Chance Masayoshi Yamazaki

This is a gem of a ballad that passionately sings of loss and a deep longing for reunion.

Feelings of wistfulness and regret seep into the heart through Masayoshi Yamazaki’s clear vocals and the timbre of his acoustic guitar.

Since its release in January 1997, it has remained a beloved classic as the theme song of the film “Moon and Cabbage.” In 2007, it was also chosen as the theme for Makoto Shinkai’s animated film “5 Centimeters per Second,” capturing the hearts of a new generation.

The lyrics, which trace the lingering image of a cherished person glimpsed within everyday scenes, and the simple yet richly expressive melody gently embrace the bittersweet love that everyone has experienced.

It is a song that quietly stays by the side of those who continue to think of someone dear, and those who hold memories of a precious person close to their hearts.

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Anime Songs That Feel Like Spring [Encounters & Farewells] (11–20)

Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP

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

Spring Swallow Hey! Say! JUMP

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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If it shinesGoose house

If it shines

Hikaru nara Goose house

This heartwarming song delivers a message of hope carried by gentle tones and melody.

It opens with bright depictions of nature and expresses how, through meeting “you,” even darkness transforms into something as beautiful as a starry sky.

Created with heartfelt care by all the members of Goose house, the piece sings of the importance of finding light in the dark and turning sorrow into smiles.

Released in November 2014 and used as the opening theme for Fuji TV’s anime Your Lie in April, it matched the anime’s themes perfectly and earned high praise, including reaching No.

1 in three iTunes categories.

It’s a recommended track for those taking a new step in the spring season or anyone who wants to cherish the encounter with someone special.

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Spring SongIkimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

Haru Uta by Ikimonogakari

This song, released as a single by Ikimonogakari in 2012, was featured as the theme for the film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

It draws you into its world with a structure that starts quietly with resonant piano and then unfolds into a bright, breezy atmosphere.

Although the word directly expressing “spring” appears only in the title, as you read through the lyrics you’ll find episodes about parting; combined with the refreshing sound, they evoke a spring-like mood.

Rather than a sorrowful farewell, the song suggests a parting filled with hope and a wish for reunion.

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cherry blossoms drifting awayHikaru Utada

[Highest Audio Quality] EVA 3.0/3.33 ED 'Sakura Nagashi' – Hikaru Utada [Japanese/Chinese Lyrics]

Sakura Nagashi by Hikaru Utada

A song written by Hikaru Utada after her hiatus, released in 2012 as the theme for Evangelion: 3.0 You Can (Not) Redo.

In a long life, new lives are born, and there are also painful farewells with loved ones.

This exquisite ballad overlays the cycle of human life—passing life on to a new generation—onto the image of falling cherry blossoms.

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