Recommended and popular classic rock songs to listen to in spring

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

When you think of spring, what comes to mind?

Cherry blossoms, a season of meetings and farewells, a new life—there are many images, aren’t there?

And the emotions you feel in each of those moments can vary widely, too.

In this article, I’ll be introducing songs that are perfect for spring, with a focus on Japanese rock.

I’ve picked out many tracks that really resonate with the feelings you experience in spring.

Alongside timeless classics that have been loved for years, there are also songs by up-and-coming bands worth paying attention to in recent years, so please take your time and give them a listen.

Rock masterpieces to listen to in spring: Recommended popular songs (51–60)

Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō

Kimiryo Reitaro – “Spring Asura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)” Official Lyric Video

Spring of Ashura feat. Moeka Shiotsuka (Hitsujibungaku)Kimyō Reitarō

Reitaro Kimyo is a singer-songwriter who not only fronts Animations and Tensai Band but also works as a narrator for commercials.

Featuring Moeka Shiozuka of Hitsujibungaku, “Haru no Shura feat.

Moeka Shiozuka (Hitsujibungaku)” is a striking track that opens with a nostalgic melody and an airy ensemble.

The lyrics, woven with a distinctive worldview, excel in the way they make effective use of the sound of words.

It’s a pop tune full of wistful charm, perfect for a balmy spring day.

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rejuvenationjoōbachi

QUEEN BEE “Rejuvenation” Official MV

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Queen Bee is a four-piece rock band that has garnered support for songs featuring vocals with a wide range that switch seamlessly from low to high.

Their track Kaishun from their 8th album Jūnijigen also drew attention when a collaborative version with Hikari Mitsushima was released.

The overwhelming expressive power with which they alternate between male and female parts delivers more than enough impact to grasp Queen Bee’s appeal.

It’s an emotional number with a pleasantly wistful melody and ensemble.

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Come, springthe shes gone

the shes gone “Spring, Come” Music Video

Come, springthe shes gone

This song expresses the exhilaration of falling in love by likening it to the arrival of spring.

Showcasing the shes gone’s musicality to the fullest, it is included on their mini-album “HEART,” released in February 2023.

It beautifully captures the pounding heart and the poignancy of love, as well as its sweetness and complexity, making it a track that resonates with those who have just fallen in love.

Featuring a fresh, bright sound that makes your heart leap at the start of a new season and an appealing, guitar-forward arrangement, it’s a recommended listen for anyone who wants to feel the promise of a new romance budding with the coming of spring.

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Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

Spring Songikimonogakari

A refreshing song that captures the breath of spring has arrived from Ikimonogakari.

Released in April 2012, this track resonated with many as the theme song for the animated film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

With its light, upbeat melody and warm lyrics, it evokes the arrival of a new season.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s clear, airy vocals beautifully express the cheerfulness of spring.

It’s a song that offers courage and hope at life’s milestones like graduation and school entrance.

A perfect track for anyone starting a new chapter.

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Rock Masterpieces to Listen to in Spring: Recommended Popular Songs (61–70)

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 – Hanaemu (Official Music Video) – co-creation project –

to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower.sumi ka

Watch on YouTube: “to blossom; to bloom (literally: flowers smiling). Often used poetically to describe flowers blooming or a gentle, smiling expression like a flower. sumi ka”

Here comes a refreshing track that evokes the breath of spring.

A rhythm that feels like light footsteps and a clear, translucent vocal resonate pleasantly.

Released in March 2022, the song brims with the invigorating freshness of a new season’s beginning.

The lyrics convey the importance of living true to yourself and the courage to face life’s crossroads, offering a gentle warmth that seems to nudge those taking a new step in spring.

It’s a song we especially recommend to anyone feeling anxious about a new life or environment.

It will surely give you the courage to face forward.

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I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī

Legal Lily – “I Hate Spring” Music Video

I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī

This is a song that offers comfort to those who feel anxious about starting a new life in spring.

Released in February 2024, Regal Lily’s work delicately portrays the emotions of being unsettled by seasonal change.

Honoka Takahashi’s clear, transparent vocals beautifully express the feelings of a protagonist who holds complex emotions about the arrival of spring.

Within the gentle melody lies a resistance to change and a struggle to find one’s own sense of rightness.

It’s recommended for those who find it hard to adapt to new environments or feel a pang of sadness during the spring season.

Listening to this piece is sure to bring you empathy and healing.

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OrangeSPYAIR

SPYAIR “Orange” Music Video (Theme Song for Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle: The Movie)

OrangeSPYAIR

A bittersweet anthem of youth by SPYAIR, released in February 2024 as the theme song for the film Haikyu!! The Dumpster Battle, which poignantly portrays sweet-and-sour coming-of-age moments.

With fresh, vibrant vocals and an energetic band sound, the song captures the hearts of young people where hope and anxiety intertwine, conveying a strong resolve to keep moving forward even as they reluctantly part from friends.

Its refreshing yet heartrending melody and empowering message that points toward the future make it perfect for spring—the season of new beginnings like moving up a grade or graduation.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to everyone setting out on a new path with memories of cherished friends close to their hearts.

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