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. Spring classics and popular tracks (21–30)
Love WindIkuta Rira
A single with a refreshing feel, like a gentle breeze blowing through.
Released by YOASOBI’s vocalist, Lila Ikuta, in April 2025, this song was written as the theme for ABEMA’s show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita: New Zealand Edition.” It marks her third time handling the theme song for the series, making it a familiar presence for fans of the program.
The lyrics capture the mix of hope and anxiety at the start of love, gently giving listeners a push forward.
Carried by her translucent voice, it’s a cheering song that gives you the courage to take a new step.
Try singing it with your feelings for someone special in mind, or to rally yourself.
Spring is a gradientSuperfly
How about a number that’s perfect for the season when gentle spring sunlight mingles with a touch of anxiety? Shiho Ochi’s soaring vocals from Superfly will stay close to your heart and give you a push forward.
It’s captivating for its warm yet powerful message that affirms the mood swings unique to spring.
The song is included on the album “Heat Wave,” released in May 2023, and was produced as the campaign song for “FM802 × Chuo University ACCESS!” Many listeners were likely encouraged by the melody as it played on the radio.
It has a comforting feel that eases the tension of a new chapter in life.
Try singing it when you’re a little worn out from changes in your environment or when you want to face forward as your true self.
It’s sure to spark energy for tomorrow.
YELLikimonogakari
This is the 15th single by the duo Ikimono-gakari, created as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition.
Its weighty introduction, led by piano and strings, evokes not only joy but also the worries that come with youth.
The message—facing the reality of becoming alone at a new beginning, yet moving forward with memories of one’s school days in your heart—is something many listeners can relate to.
It’s a richly layered spring song that you’ll find yourself wanting to revisit every graduation season when spring arrives.
Is youth embarrassing, or is it youth if it’s embarrassing?Ryokushokushakai
A heartwarming song portraying the brilliance and struggles of youth has arrived from Ryokuoushoku Shakai.
It captures, with a warm gaze, the moments and experiences that can only happen now, and the sight of young people taking on challenges with everything they have.
This work is a cheer for young people who, even while worrying about how others see them, choose to charge straight ahead.
Released in July 2024 and written as the theme song for ABEMA’s original romance show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.
Summer Vacation 2024,” the track is also included on the album “Channel U.” It’s a song we hope everyone facing the season of spring—graduations, school entries, and new encounters in new environments—will listen to.
Sakura GirlNEWS
A bittersweet yet beautiful love song by NEWS that you’ll want to listen to with the arrival of spring.
Released as a single in March 2010, it exquisitely intertwines delicate piano melodies with a driving beat.
Layered over the image of falling cherry blossoms are the end of a romance and the indelible memories left in the heart.
The phrase repeated in the chorus vividly evokes scenes of parting in the listener’s mind.
Upon release, it topped the Oricon Weekly Chart and earned Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan, marking solid achievements.
In this season where meetings and farewells intersect, this song will gently nudge you forward as you take a new step.
When the fleabanes bloomNogizaka 46
This is the 14th single by Nogizaka46, released in March 2016—one you’ll want to listen to under the warm spring sunshine.
Using a small flower blooming bravely by the roadside as its motif, the lyrics beautifully depict scenes of parting and setting off on a journey, resonating deeply with the heart.
The lyrical sound woven by strings and piano evokes both the wistfulness and warmth unique to spring.
Also chosen as the CM song for the online shopping service “sizebook,” this work is known for featuring Mai Fukagawa—then a member—as center for the first and last time, marking her graduation from the group.
Its worldview gently nudges those stepping into a new world, making it perfect for a season when meetings and farewells intersect.
Spring loveDXTEEN
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.