Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.
Spring is known as the season of meetings and farewells, with graduations, job transfers, school admissions, and new hires all happening around this time.
Some of you might feel like listening to coming-of-age songs when you’re experiencing encounters or partings, right?
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of coming-of-age songs that you’ll want to listen to in spring.
We’ve gathered not only classic anthems about friendship and bonds, but also spring-like graduation songs.
Find the ones that match your current feelings and situation!
Let’s get started.
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Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs (71–80)
Cherry blossom seasonConton Candy
A single released by Conton Candy in March 2023 that portrays a love striving to shine with all its might before the cherry blossoms fall.
It weaves the joy of love carried by the warm spring breeze—and the feelings that fade away—into a beautifully wistful melody.
Its worldview overlays the fleeting passage of the seasons with a love etched into memory, vividly evoking a page of youth that everyone experiences.
The track is also included on the album “melt pop,” where vocalist Tsumugi’s clear, translucent voice blends perfectly with meticulously crafted rock sounds.
A heartwarming youth anthem for the young experiencing new spring meetings and farewells, and for anyone who carries unforgettable memories in their heart.
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.
The happiest treasuresutopuri
A song released by Strawberry Prince (SutoPuri) in March 2023 to express feelings about graduation, parting, and setting off on a new journey.
Set to a fresh, bright J-pop sound produced by HoneyWorks, it carefully depicts scenes of school life in March with cherry blossoms in the air, treasured memories shared with friends, and hopes for the future.
Premiered as a surprise during their live show at Yokohama Arena, the piece drew attention as SutoPuri’s first graduation song and received many heartwarming reactions from fans.
It’s a song that gently supports those who feel anxious or lonely before the season of farewells, and those who are ready to take a new step forward while holding dear their precious memories.
SAKURA GoodbyeSCANDAL
A number that became one of SCANDAL’s signature early works, beautifully capturing both the bittersweetness and freshness that accompany graduation scenes.
Its message, told from a true-to-life perspective, carries a power that evokes universal empathy.
The song had existed since the band’s formation and drew attention when it was used as the ending theme for Fuji TV’s variety show “Mecha-Mecha Iketeru!” Its up-tempo rock sound and the sense of parting—and anticipation for a new journey—set against the season of cherry blossoms are sure to resonate as spring arrives.
It can be called a gem of a pop tune that colors a page of youth, perfect for listening to at life’s important milestones.
navel orangeNogizaka 46
A gem of a song infused with a sweet-and-sour freshness and a touch of wistfulness that symbolize the spring season.
With double centers Nagi Inoue and Aruno Nakanishi of Nogizaka46’s 5th generation, it expresses feelings for a lost youth as they look back on past love.
Under the blue sky, the protagonist’s memories of a nostalgic romance vividly come back through the piece of fruit they hold.
Set for release on March 26, 2025, the single will be available in six formats: First-Press Limited Edition TYPE-A through TYPE-D, a Regular Edition, and a Special Edition.
The melody and arrangement carry a sense of nostalgia, with beautiful, Showa-era-style phrasing and a memorable refrain.
It’s a perfect song for anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells with the arrival of spring, or for those who want to bask in bittersweet memories.
Robinsonsupittsu
Known as a classic song about spring, this is one of Spitz’s signature tracks.
The bittersweetness and anxiety that arrive with the start of a new season are universal emotions everyone has felt at least once.
Lyrics depicting the protagonist’s longing love and a special world for just the two of them seep into the heart, carried by a clear, translucent melody.
Released in April 1995, it sold over 1.62 million copies.
It was also included on the album “Honey” (Hachimitsu) and won the Excellence Award at the 37th Japan Record Awards.
It’s a recommended song when you want to look back on memories of your youth or reflect on relationships with those dear to you.
A slight fever in springKubota Kai
This piece is notable for its gentle melody that feels like being wrapped in the soft sunlight of spring.
Alongside Kai Kubota’s delicate vocals, it carefully portrays the faint emotions that arise in everyday moments.
Set to a pleasant tune, the subtle inner feelings of someone in love are expressed poetically, resulting in a warm song that feels close to the listener’s heart.
Released in March 2020 and included on the album Raikou, it resonated with many listeners, surpassing 1.7 million views on YouTube within four months of its release.
It’s a perfect track for a relaxing day at home or as background music while spending a leisurely time at a café.