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 (41–50)
Blue Springback number

This is a song by back number that portrays the anxieties and hopes of youth.
Released in November 2012 as their seventh single, it was used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Koko Nyushi” (High School Entrance Exam).
The lyrics, which depict the struggles and growth of unconventional young people, leave a strong impression.
It’s a rock tune that feels calm yet resolute, hitting you right in the heart.
It’s a message song that teenagers facing uncertainties about the future should especially listen to.
The lyrics inspire you to believe in your potential and to give it your all, and they truly resonate.
It’s a perfect track to give you a push forward in spring as you step into a new environment.
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.
Early summer rain&TEAM

This song by &TEAM delicately portrays an unwavering love, set against the changing seasons from late spring to early summer.
Its beautiful imagery—like falling cherry blossoms and early summer rains—truly captivates the heart.
Released on May 8, 2024, this work is their debut single heralding the beginning of a new story.
For those feeling unsettled by farewells with friends or changes in their surroundings, it’s sure to be a song that stays by your side.
That paper airplane splits the cloudy sky19

A song that captures a vivid moment of youth was brought to life by 19.
Entrusting dreams scribbled on the back of a test to a paper airplane and letting it fly into the sky beautifully expresses the pure longing and anxiety of young people.
With delicate sensibility and a warm sound, it gently envelops the wavering emotions unique to adolescence.
Released in March 1999, the track was used as a TBS campaign song and reached No.
6 on the Oricon charts.
It was also performed at that year’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Included on the albums “Ongaku” and “19 BEST●Ao,” it has been loved for many years.
It’s a song that will quietly stay by the side of anyone taking a new step forward with the arrival of spring.
YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT

A heartwarming song that captures the fragility of youth and the journey of growth—perfect for the season when cherry blossoms dance.
While beautifully depicting the bittersweet scenes of spring, it weaves in reflections on lost time and feelings for someone precious.
The grand band sound intertwined with strings resonates deeply with listeners.
Released by BLUE ENCOUNT in September 2020, the track was created as the theme song for the film ‘Aokute Itakute Moroi’ (Our Blue Moment), based on a novel by Yoru Sumino.
It’s a rearrangement of a song from their indie days, newly adapted to match the film’s worldview.
A true gem that supports those trying to move forward while looking back on the past, it’s highly recommended for spring farewells and new encounters—sure to touch the heart.
PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN

This is a song that weaves a delicate story themed around cherry blossoms.
It beautifully portrays the enduring feelings of holding close the promises made with a loved one as time passes by.
From the intro, the gentle tones of the strings and Motoo Fujiiwara’s warm vocals from BUMP OF CHICKEN sink into the heart, resulting in a piece that perfectly accompanies the cherry blossom season.
It was included as the B-side to the single “HAPPY,” released in April 2010.
In the springtime, when anxiety and anticipation mix in new environments, this song is sure to gently give you a supportive push.
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.



