[Spring Cheer Songs] Uplifting and positive tracks to support your new life

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Sunny

This is a Yorushika song known for its clear, translucent vocals and literary lyrics.

Released in January 2024, it was also selected as the opening theme for the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End.

The lyrics impressively use elements of nature—like rain, wind, and flowers—to express human emotions and hope.

The phrase “Even the incessant rain clears above the clouds” conveys the message that there is always hope, no matter the circumstances.

It’s a perfect track for those starting a new chapter in life or feeling anxious before a fresh challenge.

Its refreshing melody and powerful vocals will give you a push, helping you face forward and take that first step.

YELLikimonogakari

YELL – Ikimono-gakari (Full)

Since it was the set piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition’s junior high division, many of you may have actually sung it yourselves.

Ryoki Mizuno, who wrote the lyrics and music, has said, “I look back on myself at fifteen, when I was deeply troubled…” The lyrics, which say that parting between people is not something sad but the start of each walking their own path, are a cheer addressed to everyone beginning a new life this spring.

If you feel lonely in an unfamiliar place, please listen to this song again.

The music video, filmed at a junior high school in Atsugi City, is also deeply moving—do watch it when you have the time.

Baitoru!meiyo

[meiyo] Baitoru! [MV]

It’s an encouraging song by meiyo that wholeheartedly embraces both the excitement and the anxiety that come with starting a new part-time job.

Because the lyrics are based on roughly 14,500 real voices gathered on social media—things like “I want to support my faves” and “I want to go to concerts”—you can’t help but nod along and think, “I feel that!” Released in June 2023 as a tie-in for the “Baitoru New Life Support Project,” the track also features a self-cover as a bonus on the album POP SOS, which is a real treat for fans.

Even tough work becomes manageable when you think about the fun that lies ahead.

This is a piece that gives a push to everyone doing their best.

In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez

Aqua Timez 'Ketsui no Asa ni' Music Video (Theme song of the film 'Brave Story')

It’s a song that lifts your spirits on a spring-bright morning.

Released by Aqua Timez in July 2006, it captured many hearts as the theme song for the anime film “Brave Story.” Its lyrics, which sing about the importance of envisioning your dreams, offer a gentle message to a modern society that often seeks perfection.

The single became a major hit, surpassing 200,000 CD sales and recording 1.2 million ringtone downloads.

It’s the perfect track for those starting a new chapter or chasing dreams in their own way.

Its warm, comforting vocals are sure to give you courage.

spring thunderYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Spring Thunder

This song, which heralds the arrival of spring, is a track released by singer-songwriter Kenshi Yonezu in November 2017.

Included on the album BOOTLEG, it portrays the complex emotions that arise with the spring season.

The sweetness and fragility of love are expressed through Yonezu’s distinctive worldview, and the song is sure to resonate deeply with listeners.

Dealing with universal themes such as powerful, inexpressible feelings and a profound yearning for one’s lover, it has garnered widespread empathy.

It’s recommended listening when you’re stepping into a new environment or making memories with someone special.

It’s a song that stays close to the heart, giving you the courage to take a new step as spring arrives.

determinationSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Determination” MV

Amid the mix of excitement and anxiety that comes with moving, SUPER BEAVER’s powerful message song gives you a push forward.

Riding on a sound that blends breezy drive with a touch of melancholy, it inspires the courage to carve out your own future.

Unafraid of being called “reckless,” this track gently conveys the importance of living true to yourself.

Released digitally in November 2023, it was also featured as the theme for Morinaga’s in Jelly commercial.

Listen to it while sorting your belongings for a fresh start, and you’ll find your resolve to take that first step growing stronger.

It’s sure to become a reliable anthem that colors your new days.

EurekaHoshino Gen

Gen Hoshino – Eureka [Behind The Scenes]

A song by Gen Hoshino that gently helps you face forward, quietly staying close to those who are struggling.

Its sound, where delicacy and strength coexist, is characteristically his, skillfully incorporating elements of jazz and soul.

Written as the theme song for the drama “Madoka, 26, Doing My Residency!”, this work is based on Hoshino’s own experiences and carries a message that gives people a push from behind.

Released for streaming in January 2025, it has also drawn attention for its music video directed by photographer Kotori Kawashima.

It’s a recommended track for anyone about to take a new step or seeking the courage to move forward.