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 (31–40)
GraduationTakahashi Yuu
“Sotsugyo (Graduation)” by Yu Takahashi is a song themed around setting off on a new journey.
It’s a powerful track that conveys the resolve to graduate from one’s childhood self and grow into an adult.
Takahashi’s soulful vocals resonate deeply.
The song overflows with anguish and the strength to overcome it.
SAD SONG feat. No No Girls FINALISTSchanmina
A special song by Chanmina and the “No No Girls” finalists has moved many to tears with its stirring performance.
The lyrics—filled with the bittersweetness behind happiness and a strong resolve to believe in the future—captivate listeners and make the piece deeply compelling.
Said to be based on Chanmina’s real experiences, it conveys the loneliness of chasing a dream and the importance of bonds with fellow travelers.
Released in January 2025, the song’s performance on THE FIRST TAKE in May of the same year tied in with the audition project and generated great emotion, topping YouTube for 10 days.
If you’re working hard at something, this song is sure to gently nudge you forward.
Don’t miss the chance to experience it.
KoishunkaHayama Mizuki
This work portrays the bittersweetness of a love that fades away along with the spring scenery, all wrapped in the fragrance of plum blossoms.
Mizuki Hayama’s graceful vocals harmonize beautifully with the melancholic world of the lyrics.
Released in January 2024, the song delicately expresses the fragility of love amid the ever-changing seasons and the flow of time.
The sound of the kokyū evokes memories of days long past, while the image of petals scattering across the water’s surface leaves a strong impression.
It’s perfect for moments when you want to sense the arrival of spring and look back on a past romance.
For those carrying a quiet loneliness in their hearts, this song will surely offer gentle companionship.
I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG
A heartwarming song that gently embraces the feelings of young people who, with the cherry blossom season, are quietly determined to set out on their journeys.
Its clear, sun-dappled melody shines with GeG’s delicate production touch.
The album “Mellow Mellow ~GeG’s PLAYLIST~,” recorded in March 2020, reached No.
1 on Apple Music’s Hip-Hop chart.
Kojikoji’s pure vocals, WILYWNKA’s powerful rap, and Hiplin’s soulful singing blend beautifully, tenderly portraying both the sorrow of parting and the courage to take a new step.
It’s a track that will gently stay by the side of anyone beginning spring or starting a new chapter in life.
sweet peashaitoopu
A delicate, heartrending love song woven with deep feelings for a beloved and the resolve to say goodbye.
Through gentle, everyday details—moments when eyes can’t meet or the letting go of a hand—it tenderly portrays the end of a romance.
The beautiful imagery of sweet pea flowers likening a love that keeps blooming in the heart with the arrival of spring is especially striking.
Released by Chai Tope in March 2025, this piece was chosen as the ending theme for the TV anime WIND BREAKER Season 2.
It’s a song that offers comfort to those trying to accept the end of love or who have experienced parting with someone precious.
[Love and Friendship] Tear-Jerking Spring Songs Collection (41–50)
Beautiful DaysHirai Dai
A gentle anthem that accompanies the making of precious adolescent memories.
Dai Hirai’s acoustic melodies and warm vocals give a push to young people taking their first steps toward the future.
Riding on a calm yet powerful sound, it sings of hope in the darkness, the value of seemingly uneventful days, and the anticipation of a new departure.
Since its release in March 2025, the piece has drawn attention with a confirmed tie-in to an animated production.
The album “Life is Beautiful,” which also features a collaboration with Taro Hakase, reached No.
1 overall on iTunes.
It’s a song that supports students preparing and practicing for their school festivals, resonating with their hearts and helping them reaffirm the bonds with their cherished friends.
It has come to goodbye.Chevon
An original track that rhythmically captures the bittersweet feeling that seeps in with the arrival of spring.
Created by Chevon, this single was released in March 2025, carrying on the tradition of annual spring-themed songs.
Its emotional vocals and a sound that fuses rock and pop leave a strong impression, while the sentimental guitar tones beautifully paint the scenery of spring.
Immediately after release, comments like “resonates with the heart” and “beautiful” spread across social media, striking a chord with many listeners.
Highly recommended for moments when you want to dwell on memories with someone special.