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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Youth songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (31–40)
We againSG
Singer-songwriter SG, who has been active mainly on social media after a video titled “A Korean tried singing in Japanese” went viral.
His song Bokura Mata is a number about springtime meetings and farewells.
Hailed as “a graduation song representative of the Reiwa era,” the title fits perfectly: it sings of positive partings and the feeling of taking a new step forward.
The lyrics also weave in fond memories from the past, which really tugs at the heartstrings.
The optimism of believing we’ll meet again somewhere, someday—and when we do…—is sure to strike a chord.
In the blue springtonun
A perfect song for anyone who wants to be soothed by a sweet, smoky voice.
Released in March 2021, its mellow beat resonates comfortably with the cheerful vibes of spring.
Set to a characteristically J-pop, approachable melody, the lyrics tell of a faint budding romance born in the season of dancing cherry blossoms.
The relationship starts off awkward, with both putting on a front, but gradually deepens as their hearts connect—depicted with delicate nuance.
This track is an ideal pick for springtime BGM as new chapters begin, or as a stylish companion to a café moment.
MemoriesNiziU
It’s an uplifting song that’s perfect for spring.
NiziU’s new track portrays the emotions of “encounters” and “farewells” that come with the arrival of spring, featuring a bright, catchy melody.
Released in February 2024, it was also selected as a campaign song for Universal Studios Japan.
A collaboration with a roller coaster was realized as well, creating buzz among fans.
It’s an ideal song for making memories with friends during the spring season as you step into a new environment.
It’s sure to resonate with your heart.
Blue Springback number
This song was released in 2012 as back number’s seventh single.
It was used as the theme song for the TV drama “High School Entrance Exam,” which drew a lot of attention.
The four-on-the-floor kick drum and acoustic sound make it a very pleasant track.
DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE
A heartwarming story that portrays the brilliance and uncertainty found in a fleeting moment of youth.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE expresses it through a lyrical melody that gently embraces young people searching for their identities.
This work delicately captures the moments when one’s true feelings from deep within intersect with honest feelings toward others.
It was born as the theme song for NHK General’s special program “18-sai Matsuri” broadcast in December 2024.
The performance, created together with a thousand 18-year-olds, has left a deep impression on viewers’ hearts.
At life’s turning points that everyone experiences, when taking a new step forward, this song will surely give you the courage to live as yourself and resonate with many people.
Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (41–50)
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
A supportive song that delicately captures the brilliance and bittersweetness of youth, encouraging fresh spring beginnings.
Gifted by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE, this track was released digitally in April 2024 as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery,” and became a major hit, surpassing 300 million total streams.
Set to a lively, catchy sound, the lyrics resonate as they sing about accepting past pain and failures and transforming them into strength for the future.
It’s a warm, comforting song for those anxious about starting a new chapter or seeking the courage to live true to themselves.
YOAKENiziU
Like the dazzling light at the break of dawn, NiziU brings us a song filled with hope.
Carried by a clear, refreshing melody reminiscent of a spring breeze, it beautifully captures both the courage and the anxiety of stepping into the unknown.
Blending a nostalgic sound with the coming-of-age story of a girl moving toward adulthood, this work resonates deeply with the heart.
Scheduled for release in February 2025 as the lead track of the album “AWAKE,” it has also been confirmed for a live performance at Universal Studios Japan’s “Uniharu! Live 2025.” It’s a song we especially recommend to those about to start a new chapter in life or seeking their next first step.