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

The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'The Meaning of Goodbye'

It’s a powerful song that encourages you to face forward, turning goodbyes into the next step rather than getting depressed by them.

I also resonate with the deliberate choice to use the first-person pronoun “boku,” as in “bokutachi no, bokutachi wa.” The lyrics portray goodbye not as an ending but as a waypoint, and it feels like it gives you courage.

A highly recommended track!

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

A song by RADWIMPS that gently resonates with students’ hearts.

It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.

Originally created in 2018 for the event “18Fes,” which was aimed at 18-year-olds, it was released digitally in January 2024.

The lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, and are sure to deeply resonate with students approaching graduation.

It’s a perfect song to listen to during the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen? I’m sure it will move many people.

exceed; surpass; go beyond; cross (over)[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Transcend (MV) (Anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray” Season 1 Opening Theme)

It’s a track brimming with powerful energy that feels like breaking through your own limits.

Crafted by [Alexandros], who have delivered countless rock anthems, this song pairs tension and liberation to match the anime’s world, which follows the protagonist’s growth into a “monster,” and it really hits you in the chest.

Released in April 2025 as a pre-release single from the album “PROVOKE,” it was chosen as the opening theme for Season 1 of the TV anime “Uma Musume: Cinderella Gray.” It also drew attention for dropping right after the broadcast began.

If you’re feeling anxious in a new environment or need to fire yourself up, listening to it is sure to give you courage.

Why not let this song spark that springtime urge to dash forward?

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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.

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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.

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Sing of spring

A gemlike ballad that delicately portrays tender emotions, where the gentle scenery of spring melts softly together with the ache of heartbreak.

With imagery of a soft breeze blowing along a tree-lined street that stirs memories of a past love, it’s a warm, encouraging song that stands by those who have experienced parting.

Included on back number’s mini-album “Nogashita Sakana,” released in February 2009, this piece carefully traces the feelings of trying to be strong while sensing emptiness, and the resolve to move forward while holding reasons they cannot meet.

It’s a song perfect for the spring season, one that quietly stays close and gives a gentle push to those carrying the pain of goodbye.

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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.