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] A Collection of Tear-Jerking Spring Songs (21–30)
my nameback number
Among the many love songs by back number, the one that feels just right for a warm spring day is Boku no Namae wo.
Released in 2016, it was chosen as the theme song for the film Wolf Girl and Black Prince.
Having met “you,” the narrator discovers what it truly means to care deeply for someone, and he expresses renewed gratitude and a vow of everlasting love in this heartwarming love song.
Its grand, dramatic arrangement might also make it a great choice as a proposal song.
KanadeSukima Suichi
It’s Sukima Switch’s hit song “Kanade.” It’s a track filled with feelings for a lover you spent time with and saw off at the ticket gate.
Takuya Ohashi’s poignantly sweet vocals convey a powerful desire to protect a loved one, bringing tears to your eyes.
It’s a ballad popular with both men and women.
StoryAI
This is “Story” by AI.
It’s been used as a theme in games and also served as the Japanese theme for the movie Big Hero 6.
The lyrics, which convey the feeling of “we have to cherish this very moment today,” are deeply moving.
The “you” that appears in the lyrics refers to “someone precious.”
road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE
EXILE’s “Michi (Road)” has become a standard graduation song in recent years.
Released in 2007, it’s one of EXILE’s signature tracks.
It’s filled with emotions about the road you’ve walked with irreplaceable friends and the road you’ll walk alone from here—anxieties at that crossroads, the loneliness of parting, and gratitude for having met.
It’s great to listen to while looking back on memories with friends, or to soak in those memories and enjoy it quietly on your own.
Only HumanK
Only Human, sung by K, a singer from South Korea.
It was used as the theme song for the drama One Litre of Tears.
As we enter the season of departures, this is a song I’d like to dedicate to those filled with the loneliness and anxiety of parting.
You may feel more anxiety than hope for the future right now, but it makes you want to believe in the light that lies ahead and keep moving forward.
Its gentle melody softly embraces the heart, and K’s tender, soothing voice brings a sense of reassurance and gives you the courage to take a step forward.
Motherkariyushi 58
Speaking of spring and May, we can’t forget Mother’s Day.
The song “Anma” means “mother” in the Okinawan language—it’s a song dedicated to moms.
It’s also Kariyushi 58’s signature track and their debut single, released in 2006.
It’s filled with feelings that are hard to express honestly in everyday life: gratitude to one’s mother and, in a way, confessions or apologies for the past.
For those who’ve left home and haven’t seen their parents for a long time, listening to this song might make you want to see them again and tell them how grateful you are.
cherry blossomKetsumeishi
Among the many sakura-themed songs, one you simply can’t leave out is Ketsumeishi’s “Sakura,” released in 2005.
Every time cherry blossom season comes around, some of you may find that the feelings and scents you experienced back then vividly come rushing back.
It’s a perfect fit for that kind of moment—a bittersweet yet comfortingly nostalgic piece.
The music video was renewed in 2021 and is available to watch, so be sure to check it out.
It will remind you just how good this song is.