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. Classic and popular spring tracks (1–10)
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
An emotional ballad that gently sings about the importance of compassion and friendship.
Created by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with heartfelt feelings for the manga and anime characters that have been precious to him since childhood, the song conveys the warmth of quietly staying by someone’s side and the joy of being able to do your best for someone else.
It was written as the theme song for the animated film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings, released in February 2011.
The warm horn section and string arrangements are striking, harmonizing beautifully with the film’s world.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’ve experienced parting from friends or loved ones, or when your heart is full of excitement for new encounters.
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.
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
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.
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.
ReunionRADWIMPS
A song from RADWIMPS’ album “X to O to Tsumi to” that straightforwardly tells you, “I don’t need a definition of the word ‘friend’—I’m just happy to be with you.” Released in December 2013, the album reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart, and this track—pre-released in November 2013—is a fan favorite.
It portrays the miracle of a chance encounter and a bond that transcends logic, along with a strong sentiment that says, even if this isn’t called friendship, that’s fine.
It encourages you to believe that the strongest relationships are those that connect heart to heart without titles or formal promises.
If you hope to laugh together like this with people you meet in a new environment, definitely give this song a listen.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
With its refreshing guitar sound and driving melody, this gem of a rock number captures the fleeting nature of youth and its brief moments of brilliance.
Macaroni Enpitsu gently gives voice to the feelings of young people.
It carries a warm message: even the days that seem boring will one day become precious memories, making it a track packed with the band’s charm.
Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was also included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.
The song drew attention as the theme for McDonald’s Value Set commercial, and the music video featuring actress Nana Mori was also well received.
It’s a recommended song not only for those in the midst of their youth, but also for anyone starting a new chapter in life.