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

Even when we say “spring songs,” there are so many themes—like cherry blossom–themed tracks, graduation songs, and songs for starting a new life! Since spring is a season of meetings and partings, another hallmark of spring songs is that many of them are emotionally moving and really hit you in the heart.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of emotional tracks perfect for spring, spanning genres and eras all at once.

If a song catches your interest, be sure to take your time listening while reading the lyrics.

I hope you find a track that stays close to your heart and colors your spring.

Playlist

Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		A classic song that embraces the meetings and farewells of spring
2	evening primroseNovelbright		Novelbright's heart-wrenching ballad masterpiece
3	Philadelphia fleabaneYOASOBI		A musical work by YOASOBI about a story of recovering from heartbreak
4	Spring ThiefYorushika		A poetic pop song themed around Yorushika’s spring
5	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		Lilac sings of the struggles and hopes of youth
6	Heralding springyama		A song that expresses the buoyant yet uneasy feeling of spring
7	spring thunderYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu's 'Shunrai' expresses the meetings and partings of spring.
8	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts the emotions of a graduation ceremony
9	to clear up (weather)Yorushika		Yorushika’s new song “Haru” is a piece that expresses the hope of spring.
10	HarukaYOASOBI		A coming-of-age story of a girl watched over by a mug
11	We againSG		A song about students parting ways before graduation
12	forget-me-notAwesome City Club		A film-inspired song that depicts memories of love and hope.
13	Spring Dayaimyon		Spring movie theme song, infused with family love and hope for a new life
14	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK spring cheer song
15	Love is litrokudenashi		Love Lights: A Moving Song Depicting Springtime Meetings and Partings
16	March 9Remioromen		A wedding congratulatory song becomes a spring masterpiece and resonates in the heart.
17	cherrysupittsu		A classic song by Spitz that depicts the bittersweet memories of youth.
18	Blue Springback number		Youth-boosting song by back number
19	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
20	Happinessarashi		An uplifting, upbeat song brimming with courage and exhilaration
21	cherry blossoms at nightSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's hidden gem
22	Spring personAYANE		A ballad that layers heartbreak with spring and a starry sky
23	As Haru saysindigo la End		A poignant spring song by indigo la End that depicts a farewell
24	TokimekiVaundy		Vaundy’s “Tokimeki” is a song that expresses the exhilaration of spring.
25	oneselfTani Yuuki		Cheer on your new life with Tani Yuuki’s cheering song
26	Let’s get started.Remioromen		A hopeful new song for Remioromen's restart
27	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster's single of courage and hope
28	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		Saucy Dog, a rock band that sings about the feelings of young people
29	I don’t need it.Sakanakushon		Sakanaction’s new song offers solace for the loneliness of spring
30	MemoriesNiziU		The brilliance and poignancy of youth in the springtime of meetings and partings
31	Futabaaimyon		Aimyon’s cheer song for the 18-year-old generation
32	All of them are classmates reunionzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		Introduction to the songs of “Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.”
33	1000 daysnozomi		Guitar rock that captures the youth of high school
34	globeYonezu Kenshi		Kenshi Yonezu’s ballad for a movie theme song
35	Best friendSnow Man		Snow Man's friendship song
36	mellowSuda Keina		Band songs to support a new life
37	The season of farewellSHISHAMO		A bittersweet love song that portrays farewells and feelings during graduation season
38	bookmarkkuriipuhaipe		Make the breakup positive with a Creephype song
39	to feel like spring; to become spring-likeNanatsukaze		Nanatsukaze's spring song, a fusion of digital and acoustic
40	As springBlue Mash		Blue Mash poignantly captures the sorrow of springtime partings
41	JourneyFuji Kaze		A nostalgic song by Fujii Kaze
42	HallucigeniaChevon		A rock song by Chevon that conveys the feeling of spring
43	AprilSuda Keina		Keina Suda’s spring theme song depicts memories and anticipation
44	Flower Reportberry meet		A love song that gently portrays spring partings and new encounters
45	On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon		Aimyon, a spring unrequited love song
46	Spring GoesAimer		Introduction to Aimer’s exquisite ballads
47	SolaninASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		The main theme song of 'Solanin,' a song of hope and farewell
48	When cherry-blossom hues danceNakajima Mika		A song in which the changing seasons sublimate feelings of love
49	Sing of springback number		A band song depicting a bittersweet spring love story
50	What I wish for in the spring-dancing skyFANTASTICS from EXILE TRIBE		A poignant love ballad that, with the arrival of spring, wishes for a future with a beloved
51	Oboro feat. Chiaki SatoKERENMI		A gentle spring song released 22 years later
52	It has come to goodbye.Chevon		An original rock-pop song that expresses the bittersweet feeling of spring
53	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		Kawasaki Takaya’s love song depicting springtime farewells and encounters
54	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
55	Maidenly Stalkingnarumiya		Color your spring send-off with Narumiya's new song
56	Song of Springsupittsu		Spitz’s spring song, refreshing
57	Early summer rain&TEAM		From spring to early summer, a song of unchanging love and farewell
58	Days of LemonWurtS		WurtS expresses the complex emotions of spring
59	When it shinesHitsuji Bungaku		Expressing growth in life and hope through Hitsujibungaku’s spring songs
60	But you know, sometimesimase		Introduction to imase’s calming songs
61	ObsessedAyumu Imazu		Bittersweet feelings of love painted with a pop sound
62	Sakura RoadAqua Timez		The arrival of spring and warm feelings for someone dear
63	I Gotta Go feat. kojikoji, WILYWNKA & HiplinGeG		A cheering song that depicts graduation and a new beginning
64	YumemigusaBLUE ENCOUNT		A masterpiece that portrays the bittersweetness of youth and growth
65	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving song that sings of friendship and compassion
66	cherry blossom rainJUJU		A beautiful ballad of a breakup in love beneath cherry blossoms battered by rain
67	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A moving song depicting farewells and reunions in spring
68	A slight fever in springKubota Kai		A song by Kubota Kai that portrays the feelings of springtime love
69	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A gem of a rock song that sings of the fleeting nature of youth
70	Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai		Introduction to Dai Hirai’s graduation ballad song
71	the first strong spring windnishina		Nishina’s song portrays farewells and departures in spring.
72	Taiwan cherryren		A song where Ren sings about the heartache of thinking of someone
73	sweet peashaitoopu		A love song that depicts the end of a romance
74	Aprilmol-74		Representative song for mol-74’s April theme
75	spring breezeyuzu		Memories swaying in the spring breeze, depicting bittersweet emotions
76	Song of SpringUkasukaji		Spring Arrival Cheer Song
77	springKaneyori Masaru		Delicately portraying the end of the seasons and of love
78	cherry blossom night breezeSukima Suichi		A journey of the heart walking along a cherry-blossom path, a melody of a spring night
79	UraraBikkeburanka		A classic song that portrays springtime farewells and new encounters resonates in the heart.
80	spring stormCocco		Cocco’s new work: a song themed around hope and rebirth
81	LullabyRADWIMPS		Recommended RADWIMPS spring masterpieces
82	Forget-me-notMarushii		A rock song portraying springtime encounters and farewells
83	dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP OF CHICKEN's heart-stirring masterpiece
84	Bye For NowT-BOLAN		A hopeful anthem for overcoming breakups, resonating with the heart.
85	periodIshizaki Hyuui		A spring ballad that portrays the heart moving forward after overcoming heartbreak
86	When spring is overkepura		Kep1er releases a spring youth song
87	Sakura, You, and Ituki.		An emotional song about spring farewells and new beginnings
88	lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s graduation song “Hirari”
89	Sakura Weather and a Time Machine with Hatsune MikuAdo		A poignant song of farewells and new beginnings in the cherry blossom season
90	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		An inspiring song that portrays connections between people
91	sentimentalculenasm		culenas sings of memories and regrets
92	Spring, Summer, Autumn, Wintersumika		A poignant song depicting the changing of the four seasons and parting
93	YELLikimonogakari		Memories of youth, an anthem that encourages you to look ahead
94	YaeNisshoku Natsuko		The sentimental spring song “Yae,” delicate in its beauty
95	My SpringI’s		A coming-of-age song by I’s depicting springtime meetings and farewells
96	Come, springthe shes gone		Introduction to a song that depicts the feelings of springtime love
97	Before the cherry blossoms bloomkinoko teikoku		The courage of a young person stepping into new horizons for their dreams
98	I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī		A poignant song that faces the changes of spring
99	Season of BeginningsMakihara Noriyuki × Hanaregumi		An inspiring duet that portrays the scenery of spring
100	I want to become a cherry blossom tree.AKB48		A song that sings of graduation memories and the beauty of spring
101	Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy		A coming-of-age song that portrays romance in the cherry blossom season
102	deep redMy Hair is Bad		A signature My Hair is Bad song depicting heartbreak and self-loathing
103	CHE.R.RYYUI		A fresh love song that begins with the vibration of a cellphone
104	Cherry Blossom Timeaiko		Spring Romance: A Love Story Painted Alongside the Cherry Blossoms
105	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
106	SAKURAikimonogakari		A spring cheer song that walks together with the cherry blossoms
107	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s spring youth song
108	Tears of MagnoliaSutādasuto☆Rebyū		A love ballad that sings of the sense of loss from losing a loved one
109	Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan		A coming-of-age song that portrays the emotions of first love and farewell.
110	SAKURA DropsUtada Hikaru		A masterpiece that shines with Hikaru Utada’s sensibility
111	springorisaka yuta		Yuta Orisaka’s folk-style song, a movie theme song
112	Come, spring.Matsutōya Yumi		A classic song by Yumi Matsutoya that depicts anticipation for spring and nostalgia
113	1,096Cody Rī (Ri)		A song that saved me from loneliness after dropping out of high school
114	Spring meltsindigo la End		Spring song by indigo la End
115	springreGretGirl		reGretGirl’s bittersweet spring love song
116	Azure Swimnishina		A song that expresses the emotions of encounters and farewells
117	Swayed by spring, yet thinking of you (feat. Kopi)kobasoro		A ballad that sings of the bittersweetness of spring
118	YellKobukuro		Color spring with Kobukuro’s cherry blossom-themed cheering song
119	KaleidoscopeFurukawa Makoto		Makoto Furukawa’s single themed around spring meetings and partings
120	It was spring, wasn’t it?yoshida takurou		A classic folk song depicting springtime love
121	The last spring breakMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic spring song, the poignancy of parting
122	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
123	bookmarkAqua Timez		A wistful love song of youth riding on the spring breeze
124	far; distant; by farGReeeeN		A song that entrusts feelings about graduation and a new life to the cherry blossoms
125	Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes		A cherry blossom-swirled world, a moving song of love and memories
126	The flowers are cherry blossoms; you are beautiful.ikimonogakari		A refreshing classic that portrays the beauty of cherry blossoms and the budding romances of spring.
127	Yozakura feat. Mei-chankujira		The transience and beauty of feelings of love layered upon the night cherry blossoms
128	Sakura Lovemosao.		A spring song that portrays the bittersweet love of youth
129	It’s goodbye, but it’s not goodbye.yamadakatsutenai Wink		A classic spring song, a moving tune that accompanies the graduation season
130	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
131	cherry blossomKetsumeishi		A love song depicting a springtime farewell
132	The Days of Rainbows and Sneakerschūrippu		A classic song that sings of the bittersweetness of youth and the gentle kindness of heartbreak
133	Sakura Clear SkiesYuuri		Yuri’s poignant masterpiece depicting feelings about graduation
134	GraduationOzaki Yutaka		Yutaka Ozaki’s message of youth, expressing a longing for freedom
135	cherry blossomKawamoto Makoto		Spring light and gentle melodies express the complex emotions of youth
136	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		A graduation song that heralds spring, the bittersweet melody of youth
137	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		Takako Matsu’s Song of Spring Memories
138	Cherry blossomMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song depicting a spring romance
139	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		A heartfelt song themed around cherry blossoms and farewell
140	Snow in MarchMakihara Noriyuki		A coming-of-age ballad after graduation, springtime emotions
141	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A classic song that portrays the feelings of someone who has left their hometown.
142	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		Farewell and resolve of youth layered upon cherry blossoms
143	Is spring here yet?Hamada Masatoshi		Produced by Tamio Okuda, a popular song themed around travel and self-discovery
144	Graduation PhotoArai Yumi		A song of youthful bittersweetness and memories
145	No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION		A sentimental song that paints a spring landscape
146	cherry blossomKALMA		KALMA “Sakura” is about farewell and warmth
147	parabolaOfisharu Higedan Dism		Overcome your anxiety about your new life and move forward
148	Scooping up blueatarayo		A refreshing farewell of youths at graduation
149	to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka		Sumika’s Spring Cheer Song
150	spring thunderfuki no tō		Butterbur sprouts' spring thunder, symbol of life and beauty
151	Even if we forget springaibii karaa		Ivy-colored send-off song
152	Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī		Indie rock that heralds the arrival of spring
153	murmurUeno Daiki		A spring cello ballad that depicts seasonal sentiments
154	cherry blossom frontKoyanagi Rumiko		Rumiko Koyanagi’s heartwarming song portraying the arrival of spring
155	Mischief of the spring breezeYamaguchi Momoe		A 1974 classic by Momoe Yamaguchi that expresses the bittersweetness of spring
156	Lila LilhaKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s lively, pop spring cheer song
157	the first strong spring windMayumura Chiaki		Chiaki Mayumura’s new song depicting the arrival of spring
158	Harusaki KobeniYano Akiko		Akiko Yano’s classic song that heralds the arrival of spring
159	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A graduation song depicting springtime meetings and farewells
160	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A coming-of-age ballad themed around graduation
161	Where does spring come from?NGT48		NGT48’s 3rd single depicting spring love
162	First loveMurashita Kōzō		Kozo Murashita's classic song expresses the feeling of love.
163	When the cherry blossoms bloomWatanabe Misato		Misato Watanabe’s spring song, a cheer song for starting a new life
164	HarudonariSuda Keina		Harudonari, a spring love song by Suda Keina
165	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
166	SakurazakaFukuyama Masaharu		Introducing the charm of Masaharu Fukuyama’s signature song “Sakurazaka”
167	You know,are-kun &『yuika’}		Are-kun and Yuika’s duet song “Ano ne.”