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

HallucigeniaChevon

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.

AprilSuda Keina

April

With the arrival of spring, a song that resonates with the heart has been delivered by Keina Suda.

Released in March 2024 as the theme song for the d Anime Store commercial “Anime to Susume!”, this piece beautifully portrays scenes where memories of days gone by intertwine with anticipation for a new season.

True to Suda’s strengths as a producer of Vocaloid music, the delicate lyrics and emotional melody are in perfect harmony.

As a song that accompanies the season of falling cherry blossoms, it gently envelops the hearts of those experiencing meetings and farewells.

It’s a track we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious about starting a new chapter in life.

Spring GoesAimer

Aimer “Spring Is Gone” MUSIC VIDEO (Starring: Minami Hamabe / Theatrical Feature “Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel]” III. spring song Theme Song / FULL ver.)

A gem-like ballad that paints a fleeting yet beautiful farewell.

Aimer’s rich, velvety voice weaves the story as if heralding the arrival of spring.

Created in March 2020 as the theme song for the theatrical film Fate/stay night [Heaven’s Feel], it was also included on the album Walpurgis.

The work is striking for the depth of its storytelling—penned and composed by Yuki Kajiura—and as the culmination of the trilogy.

Amid changing seasons, the protagonist, burdened by past sins and sorrow, strives to find new hope, a sentiment exquisitely conveyed through Aimer’s expressive vocals.

It’s a song to listen to when you feel the transience of spring or the ache of parting from someone dear.

SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION 'Soranin'

Released in March 2010, this song by ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION was written as the main theme for the film Solanin, based on Inio Asano’s manga.

Its lyrics reflect the world of the movie, and its emotional melody has captured the hearts of many fans.

While conveying the pain of parting, it carries a positive message that seeks hope beyond it, making it a song that resonates with those facing the anxieties and conflicts of youth.

It’s a perfect track to listen to in spring, especially for anyone on the verge of a new beginning.

Sing of springback number

Sing of spring

Back number, a rock band known for numerous love-themed songs, included “Haru wo Uta ni Shite” (“Turning Spring into Song”) on their 2009 album Nogashita Sakana.

It portrays a bittersweet love story set in the season when spring arrives, conveying messages to a cherished person they can no longer meet.

The weighty band performance expresses the sorrow and heartache of parting, communicating both frustration and passion.

It’s a bittersweet spring love song that evokes images of parks and walking paths colored by abundant nature.

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When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima – When Cherry Blossoms Dance in Pink [Japanese-Chinese Lyrics]

Mika Nakashima’s “Sakurairo Maukoro” opens with an unforgettable intro where delicate piano tones intertwine with a clear, pure vocal.

It’s a song that tightens the heart by contrasting unwavering feelings for a loved one—unchanged through the shifting seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter—with the reality of being alone now.

The lyrics, which portray the changing seasons so beautifully, have won widespread praise, with comments like “There’s no other song that sings of the seasons and the course of love so beautifully” and “It feels purifying to the soul.” Perhaps you don’t need to force yourself to forget the ache; as the seasons turn again and again, it may naturally be transformed into a beautiful memory.

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It has come to goodbye.Chevon

It Became Goodbye / Chevon [Lyric Video]

An original track that rhythmically captures the bittersweet feeling that seeps in with the arrival of spring.

Created by Chevon, this single was released in March 2025, carrying on the tradition of annual spring-themed songs.

Its emotional vocals and a sound that fuses rock and pop leave a strong impression, while the sentimental guitar tones beautifully paint the scenery of spring.

Immediately after release, comments like “resonates with the heart” and “beautiful” spread across social media, striking a chord with many listeners.

Highly recommended for moments when you want to dwell on memories with someone special.