[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.
- [Departure] A Special Feature on Anime Songs to Hear at Graduation Ceremonies [Tearjerkers]
- [Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring
- Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.
- Vocaloid songs to listen to in spring: masterpieces that color the season of encounters, farewells, and love.
- Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.
- [Spring Songs] Recommended for people in their 20s! Masterpieces to listen to during cherry blossom season that color meetings and farewells
- Moving and iconic anime songs, popular tracks
- [Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s] Carefully Selected Nostalgic Classics & Big Hits
- Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
- Uplifting anime songs: a collection of masterpieces that blow away the blues
- [Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 40s] Relive Your Youth! A Selection of Nostalgic Tracks
- [Spring Love Songs] Recommended Classics and Popular Love Songs to Listen to During Cherry Blossom Season
- For you starting a new chapter! Uplifting songs to listen to in spring
[Masterpieces] A Big Feature on Anime Songs to Listen to in Spring! A Roundup of Uplifting Divine Tracks (41–50)
peace signYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu has firmly established his popularity both as a Vocaloid producer and as a singer-songwriter, taking the J-pop scene by storm.
His seventh single, “Peace Sign,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime My Hero Academia, features a high-velocity rock ensemble that really gets your adrenaline pumping.
Its message—keep moving forward no matter what awaits in the future—feels especially rousing in spring, a season of new beginnings.
It’s a rock tune whose cool melody gives you a push on the back, lifting your spirits and putting you in a positive frame of mind just by listening.
[Masterpieces] A Huge Spring Anime Songs Special! A one-shot showcase of heart-thumping god-tier tracks (51–60)
Sakura Soundpiko
This song was used as the ending theme for the anime “Yorinuki Gintama-san.” It’s a track by Piko, a singer who rose to fame through his activities as a utaite, and it was released in 2011 as his third single.
Piko’s lustrous vocals fit perfectly with the Japanese-style sound of the piece, and the way it unfolds so powerfully is really cool.
That said, the lyrics convey a bittersweet longing for someone important who has gone far away.
It’s an anison that pierces the heart in early spring.
spring stormSangatsu no Phantasia
A song that weaves a springtime story that resonates in the heart.
It’s a track by Sangatsu no Phantasia, released in February 2024.
The title “Spring Tempest” mirrors the fragility and beauty of youth, depicting the inner storms we face while growing up.
It also serves as the theme song for the anime “A World Seen Through the Viewfinder.” Mia’s transparent, airy vocals blend beautifully with the driving melodies crafted by Sano ibuki.
When you need the courage to step into a new environment, give it a listen—it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.
If it shinesGoose 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.
GiftŌishi Masayoshi
OISHI Masayoshi is the stage name that Masayoshi Oishi, who works as a singer-songwriter, uses for his anime song performances.
His fifth digital single “Gift,” used as the opening theme for the TV anime The Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten, also made waves when a dance performance video evoking a musical was released.
Its catchy melody over a light, upbeat rhythm perfectly suits the spring atmosphere.
It’s a refreshing pop tune that brings back memories of youthful romance.
Bye-bye, Yesterday3rd-year Class E uta representative
This is the opening theme used near the end of the anime Assassination Classroom.
A noteworthy point is that the rock band Frederic took part in the arrangement.
It expresses a feeling of anxiety as graduation approaches, depicting the resolve to switch gears and move forward even while sensing there are things left undone.
The jumbled feelings that come with the timing of graduation are conveyed directly, making it an easy work to relate to.
piece of youthChouCho
It’s the ending theme of the film Girls und Panzer der Film.
While it carries a bittersweet sense of looking back on memories that have passed, it also evokes the future, with hope shimmering throughout the song.
The lyrics were written by ChouCho herself.
It’s a captivating track where her clear, unwavering high notes sparkle brilliantly.
