Moving masterpieces that color your Instagram Stories

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Shunshu

Why is it that when graduation approaches, we’re overcome by so many different emotions? There’s a song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that gently stays close to those complicated feelings.

It’s said that vocalist Motoki Omori wrote the track the day after his high school graduation ceremony, and it vividly portrays that uniquely adolescent heart that can’t quite be honest—where “I really hate you” and “I really love you” toward a friend blend together.

Released in February 2018 as part of the single “Love me, Love you,” it also became familiar as the song in Suntory’s Craft Boss commercial.

This piece feels like it teaches us the preciousness of days gone by.

Pair it with a story featuring photos of memories with friends, and it will surely make for a moving post.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)

Singer-songwriter SG, who has garnered attention through his activities on TikTok and YouTube.

Released in April 2021, this song gently sings of the sadness of parting and the hope of reunion—truly a track worthy of being called a “Reiwa-era graduation song.” Simple yet irreplaceable memories—like the day they both got drenched after forgetting an umbrella—are sure to vividly resurface in listeners’ hearts.

The piece also made waves when its brass band version was featured in a Calorie Mate commercial supporting exam-takers.

Pair it with moving ceremony footage or a slideshow of photos with friends, and make your graduation unforgettable—try using it in your Instagram Stories.

The clap-along rhythm makes it perfect for everyone to sing together.

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video

YOASOBI, who perform as a unit that turns novels into music.

Released in December 2020, this work was created based on scriptwriter Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Ōji” (Moon Prince).

Also included on their debut EP “THE BOOK,” the song tells a heartwarming story from the perspective of a single mug as it watches over its owner—a young girl—growing up, portraying the eventual parting and gratitude that follow.

The gentle message of “thank you” for the irreplaceable time spent together and the wish for the other’s happiness may resonate with the feelings that come with graduation.

With a pop yet somehow wistful melody that stirs emotion—also featured in Takara Tomy’s “Punirunz” commercial—it’s a perfect number to use as BGM for a memory movie with dear friends.

Homeward Road in MarchHirai Dai

Homeward Road in March

Singer-songwriter Dai Hirai, who has been attracting attention for his acoustic sound and sweet vocals.

This song features an arrangement highlighted by clear, spacious piano and strings that leaves a strong impression.

It portrays the mixed feelings at the end of youth marked by graduation and the poised resolve felt in the moment of stepping into a new world, even amid loneliness.

Even though you should be closer to your dream, the tears won’t stop—because the days spent with your friends are too precious.

That message is sure to gently resonate with hearts on the brink of graduation.

Released in February 2022, this moving ballad is also included on the album “LOVE＋PEACE.”

March 9Fujimaki Ryota

March 9

Music that gently wraps the days we spent together and our cherished memories is perfect for the start of graduation, isn’t it? This is the solo version by Ryota Fujimaki of the song Remioromen released in March 2004.

Set to a calm tempo, it portrays the radiance of a new beginning.

Through images of cherry blossoms that come to mind when you close your eyes and metaphors of light illuminating the future, it conveys not only the sorrow of parting but also the feelings of setting off on a journey filled with hope.

Originally written to celebrate a friend’s wedding, it became widely known as an insert song in the 2005 Fuji TV drama “1 Litre of Tears.” This version was released in 2017 as part of Ryota Fujimaki’s solo work.

If you pair it with a message of gratitude or a memory video with friends, it may make those irreplaceable moments even more moving.

SparkleRADWIMPS

Sparkle [original ver.] -Your Name. Music Video edition- Trailer from the new album “Ningen Kaika” First Press Limited Edition DVD

RADWIMPS is a rock band that captivates many listeners with their grand soundscapes.

Among their works, the one I’d recommend for emotional reels and stories is a piece created for a certain feature-length animated film.

It sings, with heart-wrenching melodies, of the fleeting brilliance of moments spent with a loved one within limited time, and of the poignant longing to reunite even when apart.

This song was included on the album “Your Name.” released in August 2016, and drew major attention as the track that colors the film’s climactic scenes.

Its dramatic progression—from a quiet piano motif to a sweeping full-band sound—makes it perfect for videos compiling memories with someone special, so be sure to check it out.

KusushikiMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE “Kusushiki” Official Music Video

A mysterious track that unravels the power of enigmatic words.

While exploring eternal love that transcends this life and the next, it skillfully depicts the duality and subtle nuances of human emotion.

Blending an oriental atmosphere with a band sound, this work creates a distinctive world that’s uniquely Mrs.

GREEN APPLE.

Produced as the opening theme for Cour 2 of Season 2 of the TV anime “The Apothecary Diaries” in April 2025, it’s a significant song commemorating the band’s 10th debut anniversary.

Perfect for Instagram Reels, Stories, and any scene where you want to evoke a mystical vibe.

It’s highly popular as audio for various posts, so be sure to give it a try!