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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 tracks (11–20)

Spring loveNEW!DXTEEN

DXTEEN is a boy group under LAPONE, following JO1 and INI, radiating a fresh charm.

This track, which also serves as the lead song for their album “Heart Beat,” slated for release in March 2026, is a breezy pop tune that layers the sweet-and-sour feelings of first love over the arrival of spring.

Many listeners will likely relate to the lyrics that portray real emotions, like the fluttery excitement of waiting for a message reply.

When it was pre-released in January 2026, a social media-linked campaign sparked buzz as well.

It’s perfect for moments when you want to take a step into a new season or need a push for your feelings of love.

A truly uplifting song we’d especially recommend to teens in the midst of their youth.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

A song by the three-piece rock band Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, who announced their return to activity and the opening of Phase 2 in the spring of 2022.

Included on their 6th single “Love me, Love you,” the track was created by vocalist Motoki Ohmori the day after his own graduation ceremony, capturing the emotions of graduation in real time.

Its lyrics, which portray the difficulty of being honest and the frustrations that come with youth, carry a message that anyone can relate to when looking back on their teenage years.

Vividly depicting scenes that come to mind each spring, it’s a youth anthem perfect for the season.

Gift SongCHiCO with HoneyWorks

A track by CHiCO with HoneyWorks, the collaborative unit of vocalist CHiCO and the creator team HoneyWorks.

Included on their second album, “Watashi o Someru i no Uta,” it opens with a piano and strings intro that stirs the heart with a poignant touch.

The lyrics, expressing gratitude and vows to someone who has supported you, may bring back memories of graduation day—the moment poised between youth and adulthood.

It’s a ballad you’ll want to hear in the spring graduation season, where CHiCO’s gentle yet resolute vocals convey a strong sense of determination.

On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

Aimyon – On the Night the Cherry Blossoms Fall [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]
On nights when cherry blossoms fallaimyon

This is the second digital-only single by Aimyon, a singer-songwriter whose uniquely worded yet deeply relatable lyrics have garnered strong support, especially among younger listeners.

Chosen as the theme song for the romance reality show “Koi to Ookami ni wa Damasarenai” (“Don’t Be Fooled by the Wolf of Love”), the track’s refreshing melody evokes the feeling of spring.

Its lyrics, which depict the emotional ups and downs of being in love against the backdrop of cherry-blossom season, are sure to tug at the heartstrings of anyone who’s experienced unrequited love.

It’s a perfect number for the season of new encounters, capturing the joy of romance.

lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako

Sakurako Ohara – Hirari (Music Video YouTube ver.)
lightly; nimbly; flutteringlyŌhara Sakurako

This is the sixth single by Sakurako Ohara, who was chosen as the heroine of the film “The Liar and His Lover” thanks to her outstanding singing showcased at the audition, and who simultaneously made her debut as a singer.

Selected as the theme song for the movie “Cheer☆Dance,” the track features an expansive arrangement centered on piano and strings that evokes the graduation season.

Its lyrics, which sing of unchanging friendship even when people are separated, will likely make many listeners nostalgic for their youth.

It’s a youthful springtime song that brings to mind friends you haven’t seen since graduation.

Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

[Little Glee Monster] Youth Photograph [Litoguri]
Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster

This is the second single by the female vocal group Little Glee Monster, who perform under the theme of “leaving a lasting mark on people’s hearts with razor-sharp vocals.” The song was used as the ending theme for the educational variety show “Hayashi-sensei ga Odoroku Hatsumimigaku!” and was released as a double A-side single together with “Girls be Free!”.

The intro featuring rich strings and Little Glee Monster’s signature, exquisite harmonies evokes the exchanges between friends on the day of their graduation.

It’s a track that captures unfading scenes of youth and brings back memories of school friends with whom you laughed, cried, and parted ways.

Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Spring classics and popular tracks (21–30)

CorrectRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – The Answer [Official Live Video from “ANTI ANTI GENERATION TOUR 2019”]
CorrectRADWIMPS

This is a song RADWIMPS created for the event “18-sai Matsuri,” where one artist and 1,000 18-year-olds come together for a one-time performance.

Precisely because of its simple arrangement featuring vocals and piano, the lyrics hit you straight in the heart.

The words depict the delicate, sometimes awkward friendships of our school days and the reality that such bonds are no longer a given after graduation—something many of us can relate to even if we’re not 18 anymore.

It’s a classic that warms your heart and makes you think of your youth—perfect for listening to in the spring.