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

I don’t need it.Sakanakushon

I don't need it.

Sakanaction is a rock band that fuses literary lyrics with dance music.

Released for streaming in February 2026, this track was written as the theme song for the drama “Kochira Yobi Jieieiho?!” It opens with a scene shaded by light and shadow, then portrays a conflicted psyche—where rejection and fixation intermingle—set to a danceable beat.

Ichiro Yamaguchi’s word choices, known to span over 60 lyrical drafts at times, truly shine here, and the song will pierce deeply on spring nights when changes in the environment can make one feel lonely.

While harboring a sense of alienation, as if rejected by society, one still can’t help but seek connection somewhere.

Embracing those complex emotions, it nudges you forward by setting your body in motion—an emotional number you’ll want to listen to alone on a spring night.

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NiziU 「Memories」 Dance Performance Video (One Take ver.)

Set in the spring season where meetings and farewells intersect, this emotional song simultaneously evokes the radiance and poignancy of youth.

It portrays the preciousness of time spent with irreplaceable friends and the desire to etch those memories into one’s heart.

With a bright yet somehow tear-jerking world view, it conveys the importance of moments that exist only now.

Released for streaming by NiziU in February 2024, the track was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu.” It was later included on the album AWAKE, showcasing a new side of the group.

The song will likely resonate deeply not only with students who wish to make this moment last forever, but also with adults who fondly recall their own youth.

It is a quintessential spring anthem, delivering a heartwarming message and inviting listeners to reaffirm their bonds with cherished friends.

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Aimyon – Futaba [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

This is a classic song by Aimyon that gently gives a push to young people carrying both anxiety and hope for the future.

Released in March 2022 as the theme song for NHK’s “Aimyon 18 Festival,” the track was written in response to the feelings of 1,000 eighteen-year-olds gathered from across Japan.

Opening her fourth album, “Falling into My Eyes Record,” it’s marked by a warm sound where acoustic guitar tones intertwine with strings.

The lyrics portray the confusion and joy of growing into adulthood, resonating with the feelings of spring as we leap into a new world.

It’s an encouraging, heartwarming anthem to play when you need the courage to start something new.

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Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni. “Aitsura Zen’in Dousoukai” MV (ZUTOMAYO – Inside Joke)

The music unit Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni., whose addictive sound and distinctive word choices have earned them enormous support mainly in the online scene, released “Aitsura Zen’in Dousoukai,” a song that depicts the hassles of social interactions and discomfort with peer pressure, conveying a strong will to keep one’s distance from the surrounding clamor and follow one’s own path.

It was distributed in June 2021 as a collaboration track with the online RPG PSO2: New Genesis, and is also known for being featured in a Spotify TV commercial.

Despite its title, the song’s razor-sharp lyrics may resonate with the feelings of stepping into a new environment in spring.

When you feel the stress of starting a new life, listening to this track should blow away the haze and fill you with the energy to look ahead, thinking, “I’m fine as I am.”

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Noashi (noa) – 1000 Days [Official Music Video]

Singer-songwriter Nozomi, known for her distinctive lyrical sense and addictive melodies, is drawing attention.

Released digitally in April 2025, this track was written specifically as the web commercial song for the vitamin soda “MATCH.” It’s a number that resounds with a driving guitar rock sound, vividly capturing the sparkle of the roughly 1,000 days of high school life.

It portrays the unique restlessness of youth and a tender longing for moments that will never return; even when you listen to it as an adult, memories from that time will come rushing back and set your heart ablaze.

An emotional power song that accompanies spring days when, after graduation and starting a new chapter, you find yourself feeling nostalgic for old friends and familiar scenes.

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Kenshi Yonezu – Spinning Globe

Kenshi Yonezu, a singer-songwriter whose overwhelming songwriting prowess leads the music scene and garners high acclaim overseas.

This piece, written as the theme song for Hayao Miyazaki’s Studio Ghibli film “The Boy and the Heron,” is a beautiful ballad imbued with respect for his own formative experiences.

The song, which reportedly took about four years to create, carries a strong resolve to forge a new path beyond the rubble, even while experiencing farewells with loved ones.

It became a hot topic upon the film’s release in July 2023 and is also included on the album “LOST CORNER.” It’s a track that deeply resonates with those who, in the spring when encounters and farewells intersect, move forward despite their anxieties.

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Snow Man “Best Friend” Official Lyric Video

This song is included on the regular edition of the single “Dangerholic,” released in September 2023 by Snow Man, a nine-member idol group known for their acrobatics and dance.

It’s a heartwarming, mid-tempo friendship song that straightforwardly depicts gratitude to a best friend and an unchanging bond.

The lyrics express a heartfelt “thank you” to a friend who quietly nodded and stayed by one’s side during a time when everyday life was exhausting and the heart felt worn out.

Evoking a page of youth—like talking about dreams on the way home under a sunset—the words mirror the deep relationships among the members and are sure to move listeners.

The gentle melody layered with the voices of all nine members brings a sense of reassurance, reminding you that you’re connected even when apart.

It’s a modern classic you’ll want to listen to in spring, when life changes, as you think of your cherished friends.