Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.

Bloom, oh bloomNEW!EGOIST

EGOIST “Let It Bloom, Let It Bloom” Original Movie (Theme song for the theatrical mid-length anime Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato)

A number that incorporates the timbre of traditional Japanese instruments, brimming with festival-like exhilaration.

Chosen as the theme song for the theatrical mid-length animation Kabaneri of the Iron Fortress: The Battle of Unato, this track is so full of energy it feels like your body might start moving on its own just by listening.

Produced by ryo of supercell, EGOIST released it as their ninth single in May 2019.

Its powerful beat and vivid sound interweave to evoke a bright sense of celebrating a fresh start in spring.

It will gently yet firmly give a push to those feeling anxious about their new lives.

Spring ThiefYorushika

Yorushika – Spring Thief (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

It’s a beautiful, lyrical song that likens the fleeting fall of cherry blossoms to life itself and portrays the flow of the wind as the passage of time.

Yorushika’s crystal-clear melodies and poetic lyrics blend seamlessly to capture the bittersweetness of spring.

Released in January 2021 and included on the album “Sakuhin,” the track was also featured in a Taisei Corporation TV commercial, moving the hearts of many.

The fully CG-animated music video vividly conveys the song’s world as well.

It’s a perfect piece for those slightly melancholy moments in the spring season, when anticipation and anxiety about new beginnings intertwine.

In times of parting or meeting someone important, it’s a song that gently stays by your side—I highly recommend giving it a listen.

Full of memoriesNEW!H₂O

Adachi Mitsuru’s “Miyuki” × H2O “Omoide ga Ippai” Collaboration MV

An immortal ballad sung by the male duo H2O.

Its lyrics, which cherish the past while looking back at old photographs, overlap with the poignant scenes of spring.

Released as a single in March 1983, it became widely known as the ending theme of the anime “Miyuki.” With its beautiful choral work and approachable melody, it has been included in music textbooks and become a staple at choral competitions, passed down across generations.

In 2003, a self-cover version was used in a commercial, where some may have heard it anew.

It’s sure to vividly revive those bittersweet memories of the time and thoughts of someone once dear.

A heartwarming spring standard you’ll want to listen to quietly on your own during graduation and farewell season.

When the fleabanes bloomNEW!Nogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'When the Harujion Blooms' Short Ver.

This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016—one you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.

Using a small flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply with the heart.

The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano evokes both the wistfulness and warmth unique to spring.

Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this work is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.

Its worldview gently nudges those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for a season when meetings and farewells intersect.

FutabaNEW!aimyon

Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

Created from messages gathered from 1,000 18-year-olds across Japan, this work portrays young people who, despite their worries and anxieties, are growing into adulthood.

In the lyrics that liken their hearts to budding plants, you can feel Aimyon’s warm gaze.

Released in March 2022 and later chosen to open the album “Hitomi e Ochiruyo Record,” the song drew a huge response as the theme for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival.” Its acoustic guitar tones and gently spoken vocals may give you the courage to leap into a new world.

It’s an emotional number that accompanies spring departures—one to hear when leaving a familiar place or when you want to give a loved one a supportive push.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

This song feels like it depicts the conflicts, struggles, and feelings for someone important that you experience during adolescence.

Some parts are expressed in straightforward words, while others aren’t, and the lyrics feel like a direct reflection of a troubled heart, which I find very relatable.

People who feel the same way might find themselves in tears, don’t you think?

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Spring is a gradientNEW!Superfly

Superfly – Spring is a Gradation Official Video

How about a number that’s perfect for the season when gentle spring sunlight mingles with a touch of anxiety? Shiho Ochi’s soaring vocals from Superfly will stay close to your heart and give you a push forward.

It’s captivating for its warm yet powerful message that affirms the mood swings unique to spring.

The song is included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was produced as the campaign song for “FM802 × Chuo University ACCESS!” Many listeners were likely encouraged by the melody as it played on the radio.

It has a comforting feel that eases the tension of a new chapter in life.

Try singing it when you’re a little worn out from changes in your environment or when you want to face forward as your true self.

It’s sure to spark energy for tomorrow.