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)
dandelionBUMP OF CHICKEN
This song was included as the 10th track on the album “jupiter,” released in 2002.
It depicts the story of a lion who encounters a single dandelion.
The word “dandelion” is English and means tanpopo (dandelion).
I hate spring.Rīgaru Rirī
It’s a song that strikingly captures the complex emotions of spring as portrayed by Regallily.
The bewilderment and resistance to the changes that come with the season are expressed through Honoka Takahashi’s transparent vocals and delicate lyrics.
The distinctive word choices—like “Leyline Soldier” and “Parallel Parasol”—are also compelling.
Released in February 2024, this track can be seen as one that captures the subtle feelings people experience right before spring.
It’s recommended for those who have trouble adjusting to new environments or who feel unsettled by spring’s changes.
It might be the kind of song you’ll want to listen to quietly by the window during cherry blossom season.
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.
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.
Youthful songs to listen to in spring. Classic and popular spring tracks (41–50)
bookmarkAqua Timez
This is a classic song by Aqua Timez that weaves a poignant love story tinged with the refreshing breeze of spring.
Through vivid scenes like a riverside path and a clock tower, it paints bright memories of youthful romance.
Taiji’s warm vocals and the refreshing melody line beautifully capture the bittersweetness of youth.
Released in May 2007, the track was featured in Asahi Soft Drinks’ Mitsuya Cider commercial and served as the theme song for Nippon TV’s special drama “Shinkansen Girl.” It reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and stayed on the charts for 14 consecutive weeks.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you feel the arrival of spring or when you’ve experienced a farewell with someone important.
While soaking in nostalgic memories, it gives you the courage to take a new step forward.
cherry blossomFUNKY MONKEY BABYS
It was released in 2009 as FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 10th single.
The song expresses a desire to keep walking together with a loved one, no matter how much time passes.
It’s also popular as a graduation song and has been covered by various artists.