Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.

Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes

Urusei Yatsura Season 2 Ending Full – Raiou by MAISONdes feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti

This song portrays a dreamlike world where cherry blossoms dance, along with precious moments shared with a loved one.

Its gentle yet bittersweet lyrics and melody warmly embrace the listener’s heart.

Released digitally in January 2024, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

It’s a recommended track for looking back on memories with someone special while wrapped in the warmth of spring.

Be sure to give it a listen as the new season begins.

deep redMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Deep Crimson (Official Music Video)

This is a signature song by My Hair is Bad that vividly depicts the ache of heartbreak and self-loathing.

Within its emotional rock sound, it finely portrays raw human feelings and actions, as well as the complexities of romantic relationships.

The album “Hitomebore e.p.” brilliantly expresses a dual-sided relationship—physical intimacy and emotional walls, affection and control, dependence and independence.

Since its release in July 2015, it has become a staple at live shows, generating a strong sense of unity with the audience.

In April 2022, the band performed it on Music Station, drawing renewed attention for their expressive power.

This song, which pairs imagery evocative of spring with the heart of someone trying to move forward while carrying deep loss and self-loathing, offers a sense of closeness and comfort.

Bye For NowT-BOLAN

T-BOLAN「Bye For Now」MV

A gem of a ballad etched in the hearts of many as a supportive anthem about a beautiful farewell.

Released by T-BOLAN in November 1992, this song was used as the theme for Woman Dream and went on to become a million-seller.

Its powerful message—singing of the courage and hope to move toward one’s dreams after overcoming the loneliness of parting—deeply resonates with listeners.

It remains a beloved choice for moments like parting from someone dear, graduation ceremonies, and new beginnings, retaining its luster more than 30 years after its debut.

Featured on the albums HEART OF STONE and SINGLES, it shines brightly as one of T-BOLAN’s signature songs.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

A signature song by aiko that portrays budding feelings of love with the arrival of spring.

Using cherry blossoms as a motif, it expresses affection nurtured over time from the past into the future.

The lyrics capture delicate emotions—such as the sense of being saved by meeting “you” and a tenderness that words can’t fully convey—making it a piece that resonates with many listeners.

Released in February 2000, it was also featured in a Calpis Water commercial.

A heartwarming song you’ll want to hear when spring comes.

YELLikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “YELL” Music Video

This is a song by Ikimono-gakari packed with youthful memories.

Released in September 2009, it sings about looking ahead with strength, with themes of parting and dreams.

Chosen as the set piece for the NHK National School Music Competition’s middle school division, it resonated with many students.

Its melodic tone and profound lyrics make it perfect for graduations and farewells.

It’s a supportive anthem that gently nudges those taking a new step forward, and a great pick if you’re looking for a song to enjoy in the spring season.

Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira

Yozakura feat. Mei-chan (Official Video)

A song by Kujira that overlays the shifting feelings of love with cherry blossoms on a spring night.

Set to a lively melody, it vividly portrays love from its beginning to its end.

Released in June 2020, it’s a popular track with over 2.5 million views on YouTube.

Like blossoms that bloom and fall, it reminds us that love, too, holds both transience and beauty.

Mei-chan’s delicate vocals are captivating.

It’s perfect for listening alone on a spring night or sharing with someone special.

A heartwarming track that comforts anyone struggling with love.

It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink

It's goodbye, but it's not goodbye.

Yamada Katsutenai Wink wraps this classic spring song—one you want to hear around graduation season—in warm, gentle vocals.

Its melody, which sings of the sorrow of parting and the hope of reunion, nestles close to the heart and gives you courage to face a new future.

Released in February 1991, the song was used as an insert track on Fuji TV’s “Hō-chan no Yamada Katsutenai Terebi” and became a major hit, reaching No.

2 on the Oricon weekly chart.

With lyrics by Kuniko Yamada and music by KAN in beautiful harmony, it’s a gem of a message song that teaches us that parting is not an end but a beginning.

Listened to in the season of departures, it’s a wonderful, heartwarming cheer song that continues to be loved by many.