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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.

Youth songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs (141–150)

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

Cherry Blossom, You, Me – SAKURA KIMI WATASHI
Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki.’s graduation song delicately depicts the springtime scene of cherry blossoms dancing in the air and the fragility of first love.

Her transparent vocals and the acoustic guitar’s timbre gently resonate with listeners’ hearts.

Released in January 2024, the song also drew attention as the theme for “Kyo Suki.” It’s a track that softly encourages those who’ve experienced farewells or are taking a new step forward.

Sing it at a springtime karaoke session, and it will surely touch the heart.

It might also be nice to listen to it while reflecting on memories of graduation.

Like a spring breeze, tuki.’s voice will bring courage and comfort to your heart.

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video
Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari’s song, which warmly portrays the arrival of spring, is filled with hope for the future and the joy of new encounters.

Released in April 2012, it became beloved by many as the theme song for the anime film Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Kiyoe Yoshioka’s refreshing vocals bring a gentle warmth to the heart.

The lyrics, which give you the courage to look ahead even after experiencing farewells, are perfect for spring, when we dive into new environments.

Be sure to listen at life’s turning points, such as graduation or starting a new school.

It will surely give you a gentle push forward.

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

Born with the start of spring, this song shines as if it symbolizes a page of youth.

Its transparent vocals and driving sound are like spring sunlight.

The lyrics, which celebrate the importance of living true to yourself, gently encourage those taking their first step into a new season.

Released in March 2022, this gem was born from a collaboration with the music SNS app “nana.” It’s a heartwarming track perfect for spring, when meetings and partings intersect.

A must-listen for anyone starting a new chapter or searching for their own path.

Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (151–160)

spring thunderfuki no tō

Shunrai / Fuki no Tō (1979) [Lyrics] 2024 [No. 6]
spring thunderfuki no tō

This is a classic song by Fuki no Tou, themed around thunder heralding the arrival of spring and scattering cherry blossoms.

Released in May 1979, it was written and composed by member Yasuyo Yamaki, who poured his feelings for his ailing mother into the piece.

It was originally a song about parting, but the lyrics were changed to convey the preciousness of life.

The depiction of petals scattering with the peal of thunder seems to symbolize the beauty of fleeting life and truly resonates.

It’s a perfect song for the vibrant season of spring, when you want to reflect on loved ones.

When you feel like pausing to take a fresh look at life, please give it a listen.

Goodbye Busyuzu

Goodbye Bus / Yuzu (Cover)
Goodbye Busyuzu

Amid the gently falling spring sunlight, melodies and harmonies that seep into the heart resound.

This song by Yuzu is a classic youth anthem released in March 1999.

It’s perfect for spring, a season where farewells and new encounters intertwine, and it offers comfort to those facing new beginnings such as graduation or job transfers.

The track is included on the album “Yuzuen” and has continued to be cherished by many.

Its lyrics weave together the sadness of parting and hope for the future, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

It’s especially recommended for those feeling anxious about a new environment or those who have experienced a farewell with someone important.

Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī

Inner Journey “Goodbye, Let’s Meet Again in the Next Life” Music Video
Goodbye, see you again in the next life.Innā Jānī

Inner Journey’s song is a perfect coming-of-age track for spring.

Released in March 2021, it’s the band’s fourth digital single and is also included on their second EP, “Kaze no Nioi” (Scent of the Wind).

It features Sara Kamoshita’s clear, airy vocals alongside the band’s visceral, physical performance.

Set to an upbeat melody, it explores themes of parting and reunion, and even while touching on death, it portrays love and the hope of meeting again in a bright, positive light.

Listen to it while strolling under the spring cherry blossoms, and both farewells and encounters may feel more hopeful.

As the season of new beginnings arrives, why not give it a listen and draw some courage from it?

April windElefanto Kashimashi

April Wind The Elephant Kashimashi
April windElefanto Kashimashi

It’s the B-side track included on the single “Kanashimi no Hate” released in 1996 by the rock band Elephant Kashimashi.

Its straightforward lyrics and powerful vocals are encouraging.

It brings back memories of my bygone youth.