Moving songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks.
Spring is also the season when we reach new milestones—graduations, school entrances, and the start of new lives.
When you’re feeling a mix of excitement and anxiety, music is there to stay by your side, isn’t it?
Sometimes the shining presence of your favorite artist gives you a push, and sometimes a moving song stirs your heart.
So, among spring songs, we’re going to spotlight the truly touching, emotional tracks and introduce our top recommendations.
From songs with great lyrics to ones that might make you cry before you know it, I think each one will resonate with us listeners’ feelings!
They’re all wonderful tracks that gently accompany moments of parting, uncertainty, and more!
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Moving songs to listen to in spring. Spring classics and popular tracks (11–20)
Spring personAYANE
This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.
Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.
Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.
There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.
It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.
On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?
YELLikimonogakari
An inspiring ballad whose warm melody and powerful vocals gently accompany the spring of meetings and farewells, resonating in the heart.
Its lyrics tenderly embrace the anxieties and doubts of young people walking toward their dreams and goals, giving them a gentle push forward.
Released by Ikimono-gakari in September 2009, the song was selected as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Contest’s middle school division and became beloved by many students.
It’s especially recommended for those feeling uneasy about new environments or challenges, or for anyone lost in the midst of self-discovery.
Listening to this piece will fill you with the courage to face forward and take your next step.
Spring is a gradientSuperfly
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.
Bloom, oh bloomEGOIST
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.
Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster
Little Glee Monster is known for their emotionally resonant vocals.
The “moving song you’ll want to hear in March” we’re featuring is a classic written as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Its message—that the tears and setbacks you face while chasing your dreams will eventually become badges of honor that support you—truly hits home.
The lyrics, co-written by Junji Ishiwatari and the members, speak to how even frustration can become fuel for the future, and are sure to stir your heart.
Released in December 2017 and included on the album “juice,” this track is recommended not only for students dedicated to their club activities, but also for anyone stepping onto a new stage such as entrance exams or job hunting.
As an anthem that stays close to your anxieties and loneliness and gives you the courage to take your next step, it’s perfect for the spring season—be sure to give it a listen.
proofflumpool
A warm ballad by flumpool that teaches us about the bonds with our companions and the importance of the days we spent together.
Released as a single in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the 78th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
It was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta, so many people may have heard it at the time.
The lyrics resonate in the heart, offering the courage to move toward the future even while carrying the sadness of parting.
With certain memories in your heart, why not listen to this classic that gently gives a push to those stepping into a new world, especially in the spring season?
Moving songs to listen to in spring: classic and popular spring tracks (21–30)
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster
With the arrival of spring, this pop tune revives dazzling memories from our school days.
Sung by Little Glee Monster, it features lyrics that poignantly capture the bittersweet feeling of standing on the brink of graduation and the hope for the future.
It evokes the wavering emotions just before becoming an adult and the scene of holding back tears to flash a peace sign at the moment of parting—making your heart swell every time you listen.
Released in March 2015 as a double A-side single, it also drew attention for its music video, filmed with the full cooperation of Nakamura Junior and Senior High School.
The footage, brimming with the real smiles and tears of actual students, is the very essence of youth.
Set to a lively Motown beat, it’s a warm song that makes you want to express gratitude to your dearest friends.