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

mellowSuda Keina

Suda Keina – Mellow (Music Video)

This song is there for you when you leap into a new springtime environment, with feelings of excitement and anxiety all mixed together.

Sung by Keina Suda, its driving band sound, light, sprightly beat, and subtly wistful melody make a strong impression.

Released digitally in advance in April 2023, the track was written as the opening theme for the anime “Skip and Loafer” and is also included on the album “Ghost Pop.” Its worldview, which captures the sparkling radiance of youth from a unique perspective, is perfect for your commuting or school playlist.

It’s sure to gently give you a push as you embark on your new life.

The season of farewellSHISHAMO

SHISHAMO “Season of Goodbyes”

This track, which closes out the album SHISHAMO 2 released in March 2015, feels like it captures the bittersweet air of graduation season just as it is.

Many listeners will likely feel a tightness in their chests at the lyrics depicting unspoken feelings for a beloved upperclassman and the inevitable moment of parting.

Upon its release, it was selected as SPACE SHOWER TV’s POWER PUSH! and also drew attention as InterFM’s Hot Picks.

With a delicate band sound that conveys the sorrow of a love that ends without ever being confessed, it’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you want to soak in a sentimental mood as you feel the spring breeze, or on nights when you want to look back on precious memories.

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CreepHyp - “Bookmark” (MUSIC VIDEO)

A CreepHyp song depicting the breakup of a couple who’ve woven countless memories that can’t be summed up easily.

Even though it should be a sad scene where they choose to part, the light sound and exquisitely laid-back vocals make it feel like a refreshing page of youth, don’t they? A breakup is the beginning of a new stage in life.

Even if you feel bound by the fact of having parted ways, listening to this song will surely let you tuck those sparkling memories deep in your heart and renew your resolve to move forward positively into the future.

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to feel like spring; to become spring-likeNanatsukaze

Nanatsukaze – Springlike

This is a light, spring-themed song by Nanatsukaze, the unit formed by trackmaker PIKASONIC and singer-songwriter nakotannmaru.

Centered on a digital track with added acoustic elements, it creates a gentle, floating sensation.

Nakotannmaru’s soft vocals are a key feature, vividly evoking the feeling of taking in the gentle spring scenery with your whole body.

It’s a song filled with positive emotions that expresses both savoring various spring memories and moving forward toward summer.

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Spring As Is – Blue Mash

A poignant track released by the indie rock band Blue Mash in October 2022.

The protagonist’s emotions after experiencing a farewell with the arrival of spring are expressed through Yuto’s vocals and the band’s sound.

Included on their second EP, “From the Student Quarter e.p.,” this piece can be seen as the culmination of the band’s four years together.

The lyrics, reflecting Yuto’s experiences in junior high and high school, vividly portray the pain and growth of youth.

It’s a recommended song for those starting a new chapter in life or feeling a touch of melancholy in the spring season.

JourneyFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – Tabiji (Official Video)

This piece sings of a scene where the nostalgic landscapes of childhood gently unfold.

Released by Fujii Kaze in March 2022 as the theme song for the TV Asahi drama Nijiiro Carte, it features his conversational singing style set over a chill beat with a soft, airy atmosphere.

The lyrics, which depict the many emotions experienced along the long journey of life, evoke springtime meetings and farewells.

With its heartwarming melody line, it’s a song that colors the moments spent with someone dear.

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Hallucigenia / Chevon [Lyric Video]

Released in March 2024 by Chevon, a rising rock band from Sapporo, Hokkaido, this work beautifully captures the feeling of spring.

Its lyrics, which express thoughts for someone far away during the seasonal shift as the cold begins to ease, are especially striking.

Vocalist Mayu Tanikinu’s powerful voice and the crisp guitar sound are sure to resonate.

The band is slated to appear at festivals across the country from March to August 2024, and will embark on their first nationwide headlining tour starting in July.

It’s a perfect song for those feeling uneasy about a new environment or who have experienced parting from someone important.

Let this emotional track, warm as the spring sunshine, soothe your heart.