A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs: Love and Friendship
When you think of spring songs, what kinds of tracks come to mind?
Chances are, many people think of cherry blossom songs or graduation songs!
Among those, there are also pieces that portray bittersweet romance or friendships bound by strong ties.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of spring songs that can bring you to tears as they resonate with your own emotions when you listen.
We hope you’ll find the perfect track for the exact situation you’re in—one that gently stays by your side.
There are so many wonderful songs that might move you to tears, you won’t want to look away until the very end.
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[Love and Friendship] Tear-Jerking Spring Songs Collection (101–110)
Maidenly Stalkingnarumiya
This song captures the feelings of a young girl carrying a bittersweet crush.
Released by Narumiya in January 2024, it’s gained popularity on TikTok and YouTube.
The melody is catchy and poppy, lingering in your ears.
The lyrics portray a girlish heart that collects side profiles of the person she likes and even fixates on a single drop of sweat—details that make you instinctively relate.
The ongoing dynamic of just watching from afar feels like a sweet-and-sour page from youth.
It’s a perfect track for spring, when feelings of love bloom.
Highly recommended not only for those in unrequited love, but also for anyone who wants to relive their youthful days.
spring thunderfuki no tō
Like thunder resounding with the arrival of spring, this is a masterpiece that pierces the heart.
Released as a single by Fuki no Tou in February 1979, it is also included on the album “Jinsei • Haru • Odan.” The lyrics carry a powerful message that appeals to the preciousness of life and the will to carry on, leaving a lasting impression.
Knowing that member Yasuyo Yamaki created it while hoping for his mother’s recovery from illness adds even greater depth to the song’s appeal.
It’s a memorable track that was also performed during their first appearance on “Yoru no Hit Studio” in March 1979.
A song I especially recommend to those who have experienced parting with someone dear or who find themselves at a crossroads in life.
My friendMiyuhan
A heartfelt song that sings about the end of youth and the wonder of friendship.
It was used as the ending theme for the TV anime Kemono Friends and was released in February 2017.
There’s also a scene where the character “Sand Cat,” played by Miyuhan, sings, adding a friendly, approachable charm.
The gentle melody and the sparkling sound of the acoustic guitar are especially striking, and the sound alone can make you feel happy.
You’ll feel as if each word carries warmth.
It’s a song I especially recommend to anyone facing a farewell with a dear friend.
Goodbye Busyuzu
This is a song themed around springtime farewells.
It’s a track by the folk duo Yuzu, released in October 1999.
Though it’s a breakup song depicting a parting from someone precious, the tune feels bright and pop.
The lyrics capture the protagonist’s complex emotions as they watch their lover leave on a bus.
The song is included on the albums “Yuzuen” and “Home 1997–2000,” and a collaboration version with back number also drew attention.
It’s sure to resonate when listened to during graduation season or times of parting.
A must-hear for anyone who has experienced saying goodbye to someone important.
Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī
It’s a perfect song for spring—the season of farewells and reunions.
Released by Inner Journey in March 2021, it’s also included on their second EP, “Kaze no Nioi” (The Scent of the Wind).
Sara Kamoshita’s clear, translucent vocals and the band’s sound, which feels like cherry blossom petals dancing in the air, leave a strong impression.
The lyrics, which overcome the sadness of parting and sing of hope for reunion, truly resonate.
It makes you feel as if you’re strolling under rows of cherry trees in bloom.
I especially recommend it to those feeling anxious about a new environment or who have experienced a farewell with someone dear.
How about making it your BGM for this spring?
[Love and Friendship] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (111–120)
cherry blossom colorKaneyori Masaru
A song that evokes the arrival of spring and sings of a bittersweet love.
It’s included on Kaneyori Masaru’s album “Watashi no Nocturne” and was released in January 2023.
It was also featured as the CM song for Yamada Denki’s “New Life Campaign.” The lyrics gently depict a scene that begins with cycling through rows of cherry trees, as both the town and the heart are bathed in pink.
The words strikingly overlay faint feelings and bittersweet longing for the one you love with a cherry-blossom-colored world.
It might be perfect for those who want to savor a slightly wistful mood at the start of a new season.
Goodbye, I loved you.kerakera
“Sayonara Daisuki Datta yo,” the debut single by the three-member unit Kerakera, with MEME as the sole female vocalist, was released in 2013.
As the cherry blossom season arrived, this poignant love song—expressing straightforward feelings for a beloved person one can no longer meet—moved many to tears.
MEME’s voice, as if conveying feelings that can’t quite reach, deepens the sense of heartache.
It offers comfort to those who graduated without ever being able to confess their feelings to the one they loved.
