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

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WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

A song whose exhilarating guitar sound and powerful message strike a chord.

WANIMA, a rock band based in Kumamoto, released it in August 2016 as the commercial song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4.” Set to a driving, fast-paced melody, it expresses the strength to overcome adversity and gratitude for the encounters along the way, resulting in a track that brims with positivity.

Listening to it first thing in the morning is sure to energize you for the day ahead.

It’s a gentle, encouraging anthem that gives you a push at major turning points in life or when you’re about to take on a new challenge.

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"Tsubame" / YOASOBI with Midories Official Music Video

A heartwarming spring song born from the collaboration between YOASOBI and Midories.

Released in October 2021 as the theme song for NHK’s children’s SDGs program series, this piece blends a gentle melody with a grand soundscape to convey the message that “small actions can bring about big changes.” The hopeful lyrics leave a strong impression, reminding us that even the smallest deeds can have a positive impact on the world around us.

It’s a perfect track for those feeling anxious about a new environment or looking for a boost of positivity.

As spring arrives, why not hit reset by listening to this song?

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[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)

Characterized by a driving, uplifting melody and powerful lyrics, it gives listeners a positive burst of energy.

It was included on a single released in March 2015 and was also selected as the theme song for the film “Ake-Garasu (Akegarasu).” It was [Alexandros]’s first-ever movie theme song.

This track is perfect for people starting a new life or taking on fresh challenges.

Listening to it in the spring will make your heart dance.

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back number – Aoi Haru (full)

This is a masterpiece that powerfully depicts the confusion and longing of youth, along with setbacks and growth.

The protagonist questions fitting into society’s mold, yet remains determined to keep moving forward.

Released by back number in November 2012, the song was featured as the theme for the TV drama “High School Entrance Exam,” drawing widespread empathy.

The wavering heart caught between each person’s dreams and reality—and the will to keep searching for the light—are etched into listeners’ minds through Iyori Shimizu’s vocals.

Spring is a season for taking new steps.

It’s recommended for those who feel anxious about changing environments, those searching for their own path, and those who want to reflect on who they have been.

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This year's cherry blossoms

It’s a classic filled with warm cheers for those leaving their hometowns and taking a new step, a beautiful song that naturally stirs a positive mindset.

Released on the December 2009 album “What’s flumpool!?”, it was also used as the opening theme for “Minna no Koshien.” Created as an answer song to their debut track “Hana ni Nare,” this piece has comforted many as an anthem of support for the season of departures.

As spring arrives—whether you’re starting a new chapter in life or striving toward new goals—it will give you a strong push forward.

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sumika / 10 o’clock Direction [Music Video]

sumika’s refreshing yet powerful songs, which blend pop and rock, are always there to comfort our hearts.

Featured on the album “Chime,” released in March 2019, this track is an uplifting anthem packed with both the anxiety and the hope that come with taking a new step forward.

Its lyrics convey the importance of moving in the direction you believe in—even if the path is slanted or curved—while the dynamic, string-accented melody gently embraces those moments when we find ourselves at life’s crossroads, something everyone experiences at least once.

It sensitively portrays the feelings of young people who, despite their fears about becoming independent, strive to follow the path they trust.

For those of you standing at the starting line of your high school life, it’s sure to give you a gentle push forward.

Bring it on, spring.non

[Official Music Video] Non – I’ll Stand to Face Spring

Non’s new song is a youth-fueled, full-throttle anthem celebrating the arrival of spring.

Non wrote the lyrics herself, and it’s reportedly a fan favorite at live shows.

The theme is an uplifting message for people taking a new step forward with spring—packed with energetic vibes that blow away everyday stagnation and capture the passion of youth.

It was released digitally in January 2025, and the music video is also generating buzz.

Non’s look as a member of a student band is seriously cool! It’s the perfect track to kick off spring and give you a push.

Highly recommended for anyone about to start a new chapter in life.