[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring
When the warm winds start to blow, is there a song you suddenly feel like humming?Spring is full of moments that move the heart—cherry blossoms blooming, new beginnings in life, and more.That uplifting joy and subtle bittersweetness of the season are captured so beautifully in spring songs.In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of “spring songs” you’ll want to listen to in spring.Whether for your commute or school run, as BGM for cherry-blossom viewing, or as a pick at karaoke, we hope this helps you find songs that color your spring!
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[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Tracks to Enjoy in the Gentle Spring (91–100)
SAKURA BURSTCö shu Nie
Cö shu Nie’s “SAKURA BURST” was released in January 2022 and captured the hearts of many listeners.
It also drew attention for being used as an ending theme for Code Geass: Lelouch of the Rebellion.
What moves listeners about this song is the deep lyrical world crafted by Mirai Nakamura, which goes far beyond a typical cherry-blossom song.
The lyrics, said to depict “a love that persists for what one wants to protect,” invite a variety of interpretations from each listener.
Its razor-sharp sound and vocals are also a major draw, so be sure to give it a careful listen.
Before spring endsHalo at yojōhan
This song, with its powerful performance and straightforward vocals that pierce the heart, is by Halo at Yojohan, a four-piece rock band from Chiba Prefecture.
It’s included on their 2016 mini-album “innocentpia.” The profound message embedded in the lyrics tears at the soul.
Sakura SongKANA-BOON
This is a song by the four-piece rock band KANA-BOON that they’ve been performing since their indie days.
An acoustic version is included on the B-side compilation “KBB vol.1,” released in 2018.
It serves as a counterpart to “Sakura no Uta,” which is on the same album, and is a love song from a male perspective.
dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song whose narrative-rich melody resonates deeply.
It’s included on the album “jupiter,” released in February 2002, and it fully showcases BUMP OF CHICKEN’s distinctive worldview.
Through the story of a lonely lion and a dandelion that shines like the sun, the lyrics strikingly portray friendship and hope.
It’s especially recommended for the season when you can feel spring approaching.
In times of new encounters and farewells, you may find courage in the story this song tells.
horsetailnishina
This song gently embraces the fragility and beauty of life.
Created by Nishina, it was released in February 2025 and written as the theme song for the NHK Saturday drama “Rira no Hana Saku Kemonodō.” Like horsetail shoots sprouting in early spring, it portrays the resilient growth that follows a harsh winter through delicate vocals and a stirring melody.
It’s a ballad that gives you courage when you find yourself pausing in daily life or wanting to reflect on your own path.
Cherry blossoms, along the path where petals swirl upElefanto Kashimashi
Sakura no Hana, Maiagaru Michi o depicts the resolve to walk forward with a loved one as spring arrives and the cherry blossoms are in full bloom.
Released in 2007 by Elephant Kashimashi, a rock band known for its unique sound infused with blues and rock, the song looks back on life and sings of a spring spent with a beloved person after overcoming various hardships.
The passionate band performance, enhanced with a vibrant arrangement, conveys a powerful sense of determination and will.
Paired with Hiroji Miyamoto’s soulful vocals, it’s a love song that unfolds a heartwarming story set in the spring season.
March of the PetalsAimer
This song, sung by singer-songwriter Aimer, portrays people who are beginning to walk toward a new stage in life.
Spring is a season when many reach major milestones such as graduation, entering school, or starting a job.
Leaving a place filled with memories is bittersweet for anyone.
However, the path ahead holds many things that cannot be gained by staying where you are.
Let’s face forward and take a new step so that we can reunite with our friends having grown.
