Youth songs you want to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring songs.

Spring personAYANE

In-Film Song from the Movie “The Song You Left Behind” Ayane / Person of Spring (Official Music Video) [Opens Friday, March 20]

This is a ballad that layers deep feelings for a cherished person you can no longer meet with images of spring’s arrival and a starry sky.

Its wistful yet warm melody, together with a core strength that seems to vow a fresh start beyond sorrow, resonates deeply in the heart.

Performed by Ayane, portrayed by Meru Nukumi, the song appears in the 2026 film “The Last Song You Left Behind,” where it was released in advance in February 2026 as an in-film track.

There’s even a story that Shunsuke Michieda, the lead actor, heard the vocals during filming and, beyond acting, was moved to tears naturally.

It’s a song that gives you the courage to step into a new season while holding on to unforgettable memories.

On a spring night when changes in your environment bring confusion or loneliness, why not listen quietly while gazing up at the sky?

spring breezeSanīdēi Sābisu

Sunny Day Service – Spring Wind [Official Video]

A spring song by Sunny Day Service, notable for its exhilarating rock ’n’ roll sound.

Along with a sense of openness like spring light, the lyrics’ worldview—where urgency and humor coexist—is deeply appealing.

Released in March 2020 and included on the album “Iine!” (“Like!”), this track also became a catalyst for the band’s new drummer to join, making it an important number.

Spring is a season of new encounters, but you may also face harsh realities and feel like giving up.

In those moments, Keiichi Sokabe’s precarious yet affirmative message will surely give you a push.

It’s perfect for those times when you want to feel the spring breeze and keep moving forward.

GraduationTakahashi Yuu

Yu Takahashi “Graduation”

Singer-songwriter Yu Takahashi, who has won the hearts of many through his street performances, released this, his sixth single, in January 2012.

It was used as the opening theme for TBS’s “CDTV” and as the campaign song for JR East’s “Let’s Wave at the Steam Locomotive!! – Along-the-Line Smile Project.” Created based on messages sent to a radio program, the song affirms not only graduating from school but also setting out from sorrow and anxiety with powerful positivity.

In spring, when many dive into new environments, listening to it when you want to rally yourself may spark the energy to move forward.

spring songAYANE

spring song

We’d like to introduce a bittersweet yet warm ballad that feels as if it leapt straight out of a film.

The melody, which carries deep significance within the story, evokes a sense of hope—like believing that it will reach someone across partings and distance.

Written, composed, and produced by Seiji Kameda, the song was released in advance in February 2026 as an insert track for the film “The Last Song You Left Me.” As Ayane, Meru Nukumi delivers each and every word with care, drawing on expressive power honed over roughly a year and a half of lessons.

Also included on the soundtrack, it’s the kind of piece that brings the film’s emotion rushing back each time you listen.

This work offers a sense of connection with loved ones and the courage to step into the future.

As spring brings new beginnings, why not listen when you want to quietly face forward?

Spring in ShimokitaKALMA

Spring in Shimokita

KALMA is a three-piece band based in Hokkaido that plays youthful guitar rock.

Released in April 2024, this song is a fast-paced spring track set in Shimokitazawa, Tokyo, portraying the start of a new life and the urge to say “I want to see you.” Its lyrics overlap the unique excitement of a season marked by changes—like moving to Tokyo or starting school—with the feelings of being in love, sure to set listeners’ hearts ablaze.

Cherished by fans as an anthem following “Sakura,” a beloved spring classic, this track brims with positive energy that gives you the courage to take a step forward into new days filled with both hope and uncertainty.

It’s a song you’ll want to hear especially if you’re nervous about a new chapter in life or can’t wait to see someone special.

Before the departureWANIMA

WANIMA 'Before the Departure' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a rousing cheer song written for the project “Fight! Kyushu,” which aims to energize Kyushu.

Released by WANIMA as a digital-only single in April 2021, it also drew attention when it was unveiled as a surprise at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ season opener ceremony.

Riding on a brisk, fast-paced sound, it powerfully pushes forward those who strive ahead despite anxiety and doubt.

Its fiery message urging listeners to “hang in there” is sure to resonate especially in spring, a season of big changes.

It’s a high-energy track you’ll want to play to rally yourself when you feel like faltering in a new life phase or challenge.

Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “Aoi Haru” Music Video (Full)

This is a message song that refreshingly portrays memories and growth from youth, singing about the importance of human connections.

Released by SUPER BEAVER in March 2016 and selected as the web commercial song for Taisho Pharmaceutical’s Lipovitan D, the track stands out with its powerful band sound and emotional vocals.

Also included on the album “27,” it gently speaks of past experiences, hopes for the future, and how someone’s presence can give meaning to life.

It’s recommended listening for seasons of new beginnings—graduations, school admissions, or the start of a new life.

After experiencing meetings and farewells, listening while thinking of someone important will make the song resonate even more deeply.