[2026] Only Masterpieces Born in the Reiwa Era! Spring Songs Recommended for Teens

Thunder Sakura [feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti]MAISONdes

[397] [feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmoti] Thunder Cherry Blossoms / MAISONdes

Set in an imaginary apartment where each room welcomes different vocalists and creators, MAISONdes is a music project.

This song, written and composed by SAKURAmoti and sung by 9Lana, paints a spring scene where meetings and farewells intersect.

Many listeners will likely feel their hearts tighten at the lyrical world that overlays a thunderbolt-like, intense love with the fleeting beauty of falling cherry blossoms.

Released in January 2024, it drew attention as the ending theme for the third cour of the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.

SAKURAmoti also participated in the anime’s first cour, making this a touching “re-move-in” for fans.

With its driving sound and heartrending vocals, it’s a track we especially recommend to teenagers in the midst of their youth.

Waiting for springWANIMA

Haruwo Matte

WANIMA’s work powerfully teaches us that only by enduring a harsh winter can a warm spring arrive.

In March 2020, after part of their tour was canceled, the song was urgently released for streaming, carrying the band’s passionate desire to stay connected through music even when they couldn’t meet fans at live venues.

Riding on a breakneck, exhilarating band sound is a message of hope: even if it’s still just a bud now, it will surely bloom.

It reminds us that even in anxious days, “waiting” can become a strength for the future.

Later included on the album Cheddar Flavor, it has become an essential track in the band’s history.

It’s a spring song that gives a powerful push forward—one we especially want teens to hear who are facing new environments due to moving up a grade or starting a new school and find themselves feeling lonely in unguarded moments.

PetalsNEW!Orangestar

Orangestar – Petals (feat. Natsuse)

This track by Orangestar, also known as a Vocaloid producer, was released in April 2026.

It was written as the opening theme for the TV anime “Shunkashūtō Daikōsha: Spring’s Dance.” Its grand arrangement—combining a breezy, springlike rhythm with beautiful strings—lingers in the ear.

The transparent vocals by Natsuse enhance the song’s blend of poignancy and hope.

You can picture the protagonists starting to move forward, facing ahead even while carrying conflicts from their past.

to clear up (weather)Yorushika

Yorushika – Haru (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

Yorushika is a rock duo that weaves together melodies with a floating feel and distinctive guitar sounds.

Their lyrics, which depict the fleeting nature of youth and the changing seasons, gently nestle close to the heart like a spring breeze and tenderly wrap one in hope for the future.

Released in January 2024 as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime Frieren: Beyond Journey’s End, this work is their first new release since Gento and is also featured in a web commercial for Suntory Gin SUI.

The interplay between the guitar and vocals creates a refreshing atmosphere, making it a perfect song for the season of taking new steps, such as moving up a grade or starting school.

Heralding springyama

yama – Harbinger of Spring (Official Video)

A song by yama that poignantly captures the protagonist’s emotions with a clear, aching vocal, standing alone in the dead of night in Tokyo.

It deftly portrays a young person’s feelings—carrying loneliness and anxiety in the darkness, yet tinged with anticipation for a new season.

Its wistful melody and delicate arrangement beautifully depict the sensitivity of urban youth.

Released in April 2020, the track was included as a bonus on the first album, “the meaning of life.” It later peaked at No.

7 on the Billboard Japan Hot 100 and ranked No.

30 on the 2020 year-end chart.

Like a cityscape before dawn, it’s a song recommended for those whose hearts hold a mixture of unease and hope.

Sakura, You, and Ituki.

tuki. 'Sakura Kimi Watashi' Official Music Video

This song, which shines with tuki.’s pure sensibility, portrays a bittersweet love that comes to an end with the arrival of spring.

Using the beauty of cherry blossoms as its motif, the lyrics capture the fleeting brilliance and fragility of youth, resonating deeply with teenagers experiencing graduation or parting.

The transparent vocals and gentle acoustic guitar beautifully express the resolve to move forward while cherishing memories.

Released in January 2024, the track is known as an insert song for ABEMA’s dating reality show “Kyou, Suki ni Narimashita.

Graduation Edition 2024,” and its animated music video by Posuka Demizu of “The Promised Neverland” also drew attention.

It’s a perfect song not only for students facing spring farewells, but for anyone who wants to look back on precious moments with someone special.

Cherry Blossom-Colored YellNEW!&TEAM

&TEAM 'Sakurairo Yell' Live Clip

A spring-infused ballad that portrays a warm bond of “staying on your side even when we’re apart.” Its gentle melody, carried by soft sounds like piano and strings, offers comfort during the season of farewells and new beginnings.

It’s a track from the boy group &TEAM’s album “We on Fire,” releasing in April 2026, with an advance digital release in March 2026.

The song also drew attention when it was performed on Nippon TV’s “DayDay.” as a tune to cheer on people starting new chapters.

It’s perfect for times when you want a boost of courage for the future.