[Spring Songs] Classic and Latest Hit Collections Perfect for a Bright, Gentle Spring

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

Youth Photograph

It’s a refreshing spring song that captures a fleeting moment of youth.

Little Glee Monster’s overwhelming vocal prowess and the warmth of the lyrics blend beautifully.

The scenes of a graduation ceremony and friends saying goodbye, snapping photos to remember it by, are depicted vividly.

Released in March 2015, this is a track you’ll want to listen to during graduation season, and it’s also recommended for anyone who wants to look back on memories with friends.

For those feeling anxious before a new beginning, it’s sure to gently nudge you forward.

Growing UpMachico

TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3” Non-Credit Opening Video [KonoSuba]

Within its bright and refreshing melody, this song is filled with the genuine feelings of young people chasing their dreams.

It expresses the anxiety and fear that linger even as they hold ambition in their hearts, as well as the strength to keep looking forward and moving on.

Machico’s gentle vocals, which sing about growing together with friends while cherishing one’s individuality, resonate deeply.

The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3,” which began airing in April 2024.

It’s a track that not only enhances the anime, but also gives a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life or striving toward their dreams.

YOAKENiziU

NiziU(니쥬) 「YOAKE」 M/V

Like the dazzling light at the break of dawn, NiziU brings us a song filled with hope.

Carried by a clear, refreshing melody reminiscent of a spring breeze, it beautifully captures both the courage and the anxiety of stepping into the unknown.

Blending a nostalgic sound with the coming-of-age story of a girl moving toward adulthood, this work resonates deeply with the heart.

Scheduled for release in February 2025 as the lead track of the album “AWAKE,” it has also been confirmed for a live performance at Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu! Live 2025.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those about to start a new chapter in life or seeking their next first step.

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Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

A refreshing Official HIGE DANDism track that colors the start of a new life.

It skillfully portrays scenes that evoke a fresh beginning, such as a room right after moving in or the nervous feeling of writing the very first character in a brand-new notebook.

The determination of one’s present self to inherit the dreams once held by one’s past self and to make them come true is striking.

Released in April 2020, it was featured in a Calpis Water commercial.

It’s a recommended song for those starting a new chapter or seeking the courage to take a new step.

Like a parabola, its drive to grow beyond ideals has resonated with many.

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RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Music Video]

A song by RADWIMPS that resonates with students’ hearts.

It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.

Originally created for the 18 Fes, an event for 18-year-olds in 2018, it was released digitally in January 2024.

Its lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, sure to deeply touch students on the brink of graduation.

It’s a perfect track for the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen?

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Saucy Dog “Enchanted” Music Video

This is a love song by Saucy Dog that weaves together a modern form of romance connected through a calling app, set to a warm, comforting melody.

It gently portrays those precious moments when hearts draw close through a screen even when far apart, expressing the genuine affection that flows within digital connections.

Released in March 2022, it served as the theme song for ABEMA’s dating show “Koisuru ♡ Shūmatsu Homestay 2022 Spring,” enriching the show’s world.

It’s a heartwarming track that keeps you company when you want to look back on bittersweet memories of love or savor time with someone special.

Cherry Blossom Timeaiko

aiko - “Sakura no Toki” music video

A masterpiece that seeps into the heart, capturing a bittersweet yet beautiful scene of love under the radiant spring sunlight.

Released by aiko in February 2000, this song gently sings of a new romance budding with the season of cherry blossoms.

While carrying doubts from the past, the protagonist finds meaning in life through meeting someone special, portrayed alongside a calm, soothing melody.

Chosen as a Calpis Water commercial song, it has brought comfort to many listeners.

Included on the album “Sakura no Ki no Shita,” which reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

It’s a track you’ll want to play on a spring drive beneath rows of cherry trees—resonating in your heart as the scenery passes by the window.