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

Love is litrokudenashi

Rokudenashi “The Flame of Love” / Rokudenashi – The Flame of Love [Official Music Video]

The song “Love Lights Up,” which evokes a fresh start in spring, features vocals by Rokudenashi’s Ninjin and was composed by MIMI.

Soon after its release, it became a hot topic for its emotionally stirring vibes that resonate with listeners.

The lyrics depict scenes unique to spring—encounters and farewells—woven from the strength to overcome loneliness and heartache and a sense of gratitude.

Since its 2023 release, many listeners have found courage in this song and taken a step forward.

It’s a track that shares a warmth perfect for spring, a season when loneliness often lingers.

No matter the circumstances, it just might give you the strength to welcome a positive new day.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9

A blessing song composed for a wedding has become a beloved spring classic across generations.

Its lyrics gently portray the transition from winter to spring, and the flowing melody resonates deeply.

Created to celebrate a member’s friend’s wedding, the piece gracefully weaves together gratitude for loved ones and hope for the future.

Released in March 2004 as Remioromen’s second major single, it was featured in a commercial for AOKI Holdings and as the ending theme for TBS’s “Pooh!”.

In 2005, it was also used as an insert song in the Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears,” further boosting its recognition.

This is a highly recommended track for moments when you want to reflect on the changing seasons in everyday life and the bonds you share with those dear to you.

cherrysupittsu

Spitz / Cherry

A gem of a rock number with a refreshing melody that evokes the start of a new season and paints bittersweet memories of love.

Released by Spitz in April 1996, this song topped the Oricon chart in its fourth week and became a massive hit, selling a total of 1.613 million copies.

Its gentle, enveloping tune captures the sweet-and-sour memories of youth, while the members’ tight, cohesive performance weaves an exquisite harmony.

Masamune Kusano’s poetic lyrics portray a protagonist who accepts the end of a romance yet strives to move forward, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s a song that quietly stays by your side as you carry the pain of heartbreak and still choose to step into the future.

Blue Springback number

back number – Aoi Haru (full)

The song that sings about the anxieties and hopes of youth is a single released by back number in November 2012.

It was also used as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “High School Entrance Exam,” and became beloved by many.

Shimizu Iyori’s depiction of the struggles and growth of unconventional young people is striking.

The lyrics and melody, which stand close to those who are beginning to walk a new path, resonate deeply.

In spring—the season of farewells and new encounters—this work will give listeners courage and a sense of kinship.

It’s the kind of song you’ll want to hear when starting a new chapter in life or when you’re feeling lost.

DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE "Darling" Official Music Video

This song features a light rhythm that evokes the warmth of spring and a melody that gently embraces personal doubts and inner conflict.

It portrays, from Mrs.

GREEN APPLE’s characteristically down-to-earth perspective, the emotional wavering everyone experiences in youth—wondering whether it’s okay to be one’s true self.

Created as a symbol of the band’s new phase, it was produced as the theme song for the NHK General special program “Mrs.

GREEN APPLE 18 Festival” in January 2025, and its collaboration with 1,000 18-year-olds generated a huge response.

This track warmly and gently nudges forward those beginning a new chapter in life or searching for their authentic selves.

Happinessarashi

ARASHI – Happiness [Official Music Video]

A track bursting with the exhilaration of sprinting through the wind! Its bright melody and powerful rhythm bring a buoyant sense of elation.

The lyrics, infused with a positive message, blend perfectly with the light, lively sound, resulting in a piece that feels like it gives you the courage to step into a new world.

It was also beloved as the theme song for the drama “Yamada Taro Monogatari,” encouraging many people along the way.

It’s the perfect song for a drive wrapped in the warmth of spring, with a gentle breeze at your side!

cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI

Yozakura

With their unique worldview and profound messages, SEKAI NO OWARI are truly captivating.

This piece is a hidden gem beloved by fans, included on the album “Eye,” released in February 2019.

Violinist Neko Saito participated in the arrangement, and the beautiful tones of the strings accentuate the stillness of the night and the transience of falling blossoms.

It’s a ballad that conveys the earnest longing of waiting for someone who never gets in touch, as well as the particular loneliness of the spring season.

Portraying the solitude that exists behind the splendor of the season, this track is one you’ll want to listen to quietly, alone, on a sleepless night.