Uplifting songs to listen to in spring. Classic spring tunes that warm the heart.

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Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

A fleeting yet beautiful rock number that feels like a snapshot of youth.

Speaking for the honest feelings of young people and delivering them with a rush of exhilarating sound, this song sets listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Released digitally in March 2019, it’s also well known as a McDonald’s commercial song.

It was later included on the mini-album “season” and the full album “hope.” The lyrics, penned by vocalist Hattori, make even boring moments feel precious.

They seem to teach us the value of fleeting instants we only recognize once they’ve passed, making your heart skip a beat.

A springtime anthem that gently nudges you forward as you dive into a new environment, where anxiety and anticipation intertwine.

It’s a masterpiece for students racing through their youth, and for adults who fondly recall those days.

Cherry blossoms in full, resplendent bloomKEYTALK

KEYTALK – “Ouka Ranman” MUSIC VIDEO

This is a spring anthem that blends Japanese elegance with a sense of speed, evoking fluttering petals.

KEYTALK’s sound and twin vocals resonate pleasantly! The lyrics portray a faint love swaying through the turning seasons, making your heart skip a beat.

Its catchy melody perfectly captures the exhilaration of spring.

Serving as the opening theme for the TV anime “RIN-NE,” this single was released in April 2015.

It also made waves for bringing on NARASAKI as producer.

This powerful track, aligned with the anime’s worldview, garnered wide support, reaching No.

23 on the charts.

Isn’t it perfect for the season when hopes and anxieties about new beginnings mix together? Use it as background music for your commute or school run, and your step will feel lighter! It’s a classic tune for anyone who wants a positive boost in the cheerful weather.

Spring ~Destiny~Uru

[Official] Uru “Spring ~Destiny~” - Kirin “Gogo no Kocha” (Afternoon Tea) commercial song

With the arrival of spring, our hearts naturally leap with anticipation for new encounters and new beginnings.

Sung by the singer-songwriter Uru, this piece gently embraces the shifting emotions of the season.

The refreshing arrangement by Takeshi Kobayashi intertwines with her clear, translucent vocals, creating a quietly empowering force that seems to give listeners a gentle push forward.

Released as a digital single in March 2025, it was also featured in the commercial for Kirin “Gogo no Kocha Oishii Muto.” The song is included on the 2026 album “tone.” It’s a perfect spring track for moments when you need the courage to take a step into a new environment or want to put a lighter spring in your step on your commute to work or school.

We ate cherry blossoms together.HKT48

[MV full] Sakura, We All Ate It / HKT48 [Official]

This is a spring pop tune by HKT48, an idol group based in Hakata, that colors the season of parting.

It was released in March 2014 as their third single.

At the time, it sold about 270,000 copies in its first week and became a hit, reaching No.

1 on the Oricon weekly chart.

It was also used in a Tokyo Monorail commercial and as the ending theme for the TV show “HKT48 no Odekake!”, so many people likely remember its unique and catchy chorus.

Even slightly bittersweet situations like changing classes or graduation are turned into positive feelings by their lively vocals.

Give this song a listen for the courage to dive into a new environment.

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Superfly – Spring is a Gradation Official Video

This is a Superfly song I’d like you to listen to when you want to feel the thrilling gradation of the seasons.

It’s included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was written as a campaign song for FM802 and Chuo University.

It was originally performed by a limited-time unit, but this version is a self-cover by Shiho Ochi.

Her powerful yet light vocals gently envelop the mixed feelings of anxiety and anticipation that come with spring.

There’s a warmth that feels like it’s giving a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life.

It’s a pop number that gives you the courage to take a step forward when a change in environment has you feeling a bit tense.

Aim the muzzle at the heartnozomi

Aim the muzzle at the heart

Singer-songwriter Noshi, who handles everything from songwriting and composing to arranging and artwork, is drawing attention for her multifaceted talent.

Released in March 2025, this work is a newly written number featured as an insert song in the film “Ojō to Banken-kun.” Blending a melody that evokes traditional Japanese sensibilities with high-velocity drum’n’bass, it expresses a love that accelerates with the arrival of spring.

The lyrics poignantly convey a heartfelt wish to get closer to the one you love and not be treated like a child, leaving a strong impression.

Noshi’s expressively rich vocals, which color a sweet-and-sour yet slightly bittersweet scene of youth, are sure to move you.

It’s a perfect track for spring drives and walks—one that will give a gentle push to anyone ready to take a step forward in love.

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Bocchi Boromaru “Sakura Breeze” × TV Anime “Class 3-Z Teacher Ginpachi-sensei”

It’s a fast-paced pop number that delivers courage and smiles for those heart-pounding new days.

Sung by Bocchi Boromaru, an artist known for a unique worldview, the track was released in November 2025.

It was chosen as the opening theme for the popular TV anime “Class 3-Z Ginpachi-sensei,” so many of you may have heard it.

Its playful sound, packed with the anime’s lively and fun atmosphere, is truly captivating! It’s infused with hopes and resolve felt while growing into adulthood, and just listening to it can lift your spirits.

It’s the perfect song to spark conversations with new friends or to recharge your energy on the way to school.