[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and popular spring tracks to listen to in the season of parting
We’ve gathered Japanese breakup songs that are perfect for spring!
Spring is the season of meetings and partings.
Some people end up separated from the one they like without ever confessing, while some couples choose to part ways for the sake of their futures.
Among the songs introduced in this article, some portray the pain of farewell, while others are uplifting anthems that cheer you on.
They’re all masterpieces we want people going through a “spring goodbye” to hear.
Give them a listen when you want to remember someone you love, or when you’re ready to put a period on a romance and move forward.
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[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and Popular Spring Tracks to Hear in the Season of Parting (21–30)
Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN
It’s one of BUMP OF CHICKEN’s signature songs and a timeless classic of Japanese music.
Its warm, unplugged sound evokes the gentle warmth of spring.
The lyrics, worthy of a classic, portray heartbreak with rich expression in a way anyone can relate to.
If you haven’t heard it yet, you should definitely give it a listen.
Sayonara ColorSUPER BUTTER DOG
It portrays how staying true to yourself and voicing opinions that differ from those around you requires great courage, as it carries the risk of facing pushback and being disliked, and may even lead to partings.
Yet it also conveys a sense of hope, suggesting that there are things you can come to see and new beginnings that can emerge after those goodbyes.
[Spring Heartbreak Songs] Classic and Popular Spring Tracks to Hear in the Season of Parting (31–40)
SAKURAikimonogakari
Announced in 2021 that a member would be leaving, the two-piece band Ikimono-gakari is raising expectations for a fresh start with their major-label debut single.
Known for numerous tie-ins, this track is also a leading example of the “sakura song” genre, which has become a fixture in the J-pop scene.
With lyrics that paint vivid scenes and a bittersweet melody, many listeners may find their hearts tighten as they picture spring—the season of farewells.
With its earnest vocals and straightforward storytelling, this debut track has become one of Ikimono-gakari’s signature songs.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
This is a song by Masayoshi Yamazaki, also famous as the theme song for the animated film “5 Centimeters per Second.” The sound of the acoustic guitar evokes the warmth of spring.
When I listen to this song, I remember an old love and feel a mix of emotions.
Melody of SpringNogizaka 46
It has a very bright tone, but it’s definitely a proper breakup song, you know? It’s actually a positive song! The lyrics might be especially recommended for students.
For working adults, try listening while reminiscing.
In the song, it’s compared to snow melting away in spring.
The way the impression can change this brightly is something only idols can pull off.
SAKURA RegretFlower
Flower is a dance-vocal idol group that continues to enjoy enduring popularity.
Their song “SAKURA Regret” is well known as their staple spring track.
Its Japanese-style melody and pop-like development evoke the image of Sandaime J Soul Brothers.
spring thunderYonezu Kenshi
Kenshi Yonezu’s number released in November 2017 portrays the complex emotions that arise with the arrival of spring.
Featured on the album BOOTLEG, the song expresses the frustration of wanting to convey one’s feelings to someone but being unable to, as well as the courage it takes to confess love.
By using the natural phenomenon of spring thunder, Yonezu symbolically depicts inner storms and the shifting tides of romance, capturing listeners with his distinctive worldview.
Why not listen to it as background music for a new chapter in life, or while creating memories with someone special? This piece resonates with many, singing of powerful feelings that defy words and a deep longing for a lover.