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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.

Coming-of-age songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (111–120)

spring skySuzuki Suzuki

【Graduation】Spring Sky – Suzuki Suzuki【Official Music Video】
spring skySuzuki Suzuki

“Haruzora,” Suzuki Suzuki’s 2022 graduation song that looks back on the many days of youth with deep emotion.

The lyrics express gratitude to the friends who were there through both fun and difficult times, and the wish to stay close even as our paths diverge.

The beautiful harmonies of the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki are sure to bring tears.

How about singing it at karaoke while reminiscing about all the memories you shared with friends? It’s a song that resonates with many who ran full speed through their youth.

Youth songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (121–130)

I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 1st ALBUM track 'I Heard the Sound of Cherry Blossoms Blooming' MV [YouTube ver.]
I heard the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.=LOVE

This is a heartwarming =LOVE song that gently conveys the arrival of spring.

It portrays a faint, bittersweet first love by likening the flutter of a first crush to the invisible scene of “the sound of cherry blossoms blooming.” The reasons the protagonist prefers riding in the third car of the school commuter train, and the care she takes with her hairstyle, convey the feelings of a girl earnestly navigating her first love despite her confusion.

Included on the May 2021 album “Zenbu, Naisho.” (“Everything’s a Secret.”), the song also drew attention for its refreshingly springlike visual beauty in the music video.

It’s a perfect track for the spring season—one that makes your heart flutter when listened to at the start of a new school term.

It’s recommended not only for those in love, but also for anyone who wants to enjoy the spirit of spring.

No NameASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION

This is a memorable song with phrases that evoke the arrival of spring.

It’s included on ASIAN KUNG-FU GENERATION’s major-label debut, Hōkai Amplifier, released in November 2003.

Expanding on Masafumi Gotoh’s literary lyricism, the piece portrays the cycle of the seasons shifting from endings to beginnings.

Simple yet deeply resonant, its message leaves a lasting impression.

It’s perfect not only for those embarking on a new chapter, but also for adults looking to make a fresh start.

Through its emotional sound, it’s sure to inspire a positive first step forward.

PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN

A song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that delicately portrays the beauty of cherry blossoms and the movements of people’s hearts.

It was included as a coupling track on the single “HAPPY,” released in April 2010.

The lyrics are striking for their themes of identity exploration and proof of existence, developed through contrasts between oneself and the cherry blossoms, and between the present and the future.

Musically, it features a looping chord progression paired with varying melodies, creating a memorable and steady sound.

It’s a special track that adorns a page of youth—perfect for anyone embarking on a new beginning.

An ideal song to listen to as spring arrives.

At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks

In the dawn where cherry blossoms dance again today / CHiCO with HoneyWorks
At dawn again today, with cherry blossoms dancingCHiCO with HoneyWorks

This is a song by the unit CHiCO with HoneyWorks, formed by the creator collective HoneyWorks and vocalist CHiCO.

It was also used as an opening theme for the anime Gintama.

The cherry blossom season is often strongly associated with both meetings and farewells.

This song reflects on the memories built since the time the friends first met, right at the moment of parting.

It’s a farewell song with an upbeat, forward-looking feel that seems to encourage both sides to move toward a bright future.

1096Cody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee (Li) – 1096 (Music Video)
1096Cody Rī (Ri)

Cody・Lee(Li)のこの曲は、若さの複雑な感情を描いた魅力的なトラックです。

The lyrics, which reflect the feelings and experiences after dropping out of high school, are filled with anxiety, regret, and loneliness, while also emphasizing the importance of bonds with loved ones.

Written by member Hibiki Takahashi during the winter when he was 18, the song is scheduled for release in June 2024.

It’s a perfect track for those embarking on a new start in spring or looking back on their past experiences.

The music video, filmed in Takahashi’s hometown of Hanamaki, Iwate Prefecture, further deepens the song’s world and atmosphere.

My SpringI’s

I’s “My Spring” MUSIC VIDEO
My SpringI's

A coming-of-age song where wistfulness and hope intersect.

The lyrics woven by I’s color the springtime of new encounters and farewells.

The phrase “They won’t wait for me” really pierces the heart.

You can feel the resolve to move forward despite anxieties about the future.

Released in January 2022, the track is included on the album “DON’T COMMIT SUICIDE.” The “BOKU NO HARU WA DO-NANDA TOUR” was also held, captivating many fans.

It’s a perfect song for the spring season, when you dive into a new environment.

If you’re about to step up to the starting line, it will gently give you a push.