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

In the Blue Spring (Re-recorded)NEW!tonun

tonun – In the Blue Spring (Re-recorded) (Official Audio)

A spring classic that went viral on social media and captured the hearts of many listeners returns in a fresh guise.

Tonun’s digital single “Aoi Haru ni (Re-recorded),” released in February 2026, reconstructs the original track— which topped the TikTok charts in 2021—into a neo-soul arrangement with a stronger R&B flavor.

The sweet, smoky vocals have gained a slightly more mature depth, offering a warmly nostalgic feel that recalls days of youth.

The lyrics delicately depict the shifting emotions of graduation season, conveying the poignant mix of parting and new beginnings.

Blending nostalgia with novelty, this track feels perfect for singing at karaoke with friends you haven’t seen in a while.

Before the departureNEW!WANIMA

WANIMA 'Before the Departure' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This is a rousing cheer song written for the project “Fight! Kyushu,” which aims to energize Kyushu.

Released by WANIMA as a digital-only single in April 2021, it also drew attention when it was unveiled as a surprise at the Fukuoka SoftBank Hawks’ season opener ceremony.

Riding on a brisk, fast-paced sound, it powerfully pushes forward those who strive ahead despite anxiety and doubt.

Its fiery message urging listeners to “hang in there” is sure to resonate especially in spring, a season of big changes.

It’s a high-energy track you’ll want to play to rally yourself when you feel like faltering in a new life phase or challenge.

the first strong spring windNEW!satou

the first strong spring wind

There are moments when, along with a warm breeze, a vaguely bittersweet memory comes rushing back.

This work gently accompanies you in just such a season.

It’s included on singer-songwriter Sato’s mini-album Toaru Ai wo Tsuzutte, released in March 2025, showcasing their alluringly translucent vocals.

There’s a backstory that it was written in April of the previous year, packing in the tangible atmosphere of spring.

While centered on voice-and-guitar, the arrangement weaves in a powerful band sound that paints shifting emotions with dramatic color.

If you want to move forward while facing past memories amid scenery that shimmers like a mirage, give it a listen.

AprilNEW!Suda Keina

Keina Suda – April (Music Video)

A song by Keina Suda released digitally in 2024.

It was written specifically as the CM song for d Anime Store, which began airing in March 2024.

Amid the springtime freshness, it vividly depicts the complex emotions that mix anxiety and anticipation when stepping into a new environment.

When a new chapter of life begins, we feel not only positivity but also doubt and fear.

This piece embraces even those emotional fluctuations, gently giving you a push forward with its exhilarating sound.

It’s a track you’ll want to hear when you want to feel both the spring-storm-like clamor and the light that lies beyond it at the same time.

apple pieNEW!Ryukku to soine gohan

apple pie

Songs by Ryutokuto Soine Gohan that you’ll want to listen to in the gentle sunlight of spring.

The lyrics, which sing of the preciousness of everyday life, quietly nestle up to the listener’s heart.

Originally included as a live recording on a limited single in 2021, a long-awaited studio version was featured on the album “Shiki,” released in November 2022.

The brisk shuffle beat and warm band sound gently embrace a message that vows a love unchanging with age.

It’s a perfect number for strolling along the river or sharing tea with someone special.

Enjoy it as background music for a leisurely afternoon, gathered around delicious sweets.

springNEW!orisaka yuta

Yuta Orisaka – Spring (Official Music Video) / Yuta Orisaka – Spring Comes

The one who stirs listeners’ hearts with his distinctive phrasing and vocals is singer-songwriter Yuta Orisaka.

He released this song in November 2020, writing it as the theme for the film “Any Crybabies Around?” The project reportedly came about after lead actor Taiga Nakano recommended Orisaka’s music.

The nostalgic melody reminiscent of folk songs and the accompaniment that feels like the scenery is changing will quietly carry a sense of spring.

The lyrics gently support those who, though uncertain and bewildered by changing circumstances and unable to say anything for sure, still try to face forward—believing that something might change.

Your third buttonNEW!＝LOVE

=LOVE (Equal Love) / 16th single B-side “Your Third Button” [MV full]

When it’s graduation season, the sight of cherry blossoms brings back bittersweet memories, doesn’t it? At times like these, I find myself wanting to listen to songs by the idol group =LOVE, produced by Rino Sashihara.

They delicately portray that uniquely youthful, complex feeling of choosing to swallow the words “I like you” precisely because you want to remain friends.

Kiara Saito, who takes center position, delivers a fresh, expressive vocal that seems to gently embrace those unspoken feelings of love.

This track is included as a B-side to the single “Norotte Norotte,” released in March 2024.

It’s a warm song that quietly stays by the side of anyone facing graduation without the courage to confess, or those taking a new step forward while holding their precious memories close.