[Spring Songs Recommended for People in Their 30s] Carefully Selected Nostalgic Classics & Big Hits

sakura colorGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Cherry Blossom Color

An encouraging song that gently portrays the feelings of people leaping into new environments.

While bewildered by unfamiliar scenery and crowds, the image of a young person vowing to reunite with someone dear and striving to move forward leaves a strong impression.

Released by GReeeeN in February 2013, the track was also used in an AOKI commercial, resonating with those embarking on a new chapter in life.

The piece features a warm melody woven from elegant string tones and GReeeeN’s signature powerful vocals.

It’s a number you’ll want to listen to when setting off for a new place for school or work, or when cherishing memories of a loved one you’ll be separated from.

Spring Songikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Haru Uta” Music Video

A gently crafted song that portrays the glow of youth and the poignancy of parting was released in April 2012 as the theme song for the feature-length anime Detective Conan: The Eleventh Striker.

Written and composed by then-member Hotaka Yamashita, the piece explores themes of past memories, farewells, and the hope for reunion, and it reached No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Ranking.

Perfect for the refreshing spring season, the song features a fresh, youthful vocal that evokes memories of adolescence and a message filled with hope for the future.

It’s a track that stays close during times of graduation and goodbyes, gently encouraging you to take that next step forward.

GibbsShiina Ringo

Shiina Ringo – Gibbs

Since her debut, Ringo Sheena has continually brought a fresh breeze to the rock scene.

This track, released as an advance single from the album “Shōso Strip,” is notable for its lyrics that use distinctive numerical notation and its striking sound where piano and guitar intertwine.

It’s a masterpiece that vividly portrays the feelings of a woman who seeks a deep bond with her lover while feeling uneasy about the passage of time.

Covered by many artists across eras, it continues to captivate music fans.

It’s a stirring song perfect for a spring night, letting you savor the joy and bittersweetness of love at the same time.

Spring Comes to UsUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN "Spring Has Come, We" Music Video

A pop-rock tune by UNISON SQUARE GARDEN that gently expresses the courage and determination to take a new step forward.

By incorporating the band’s first-ever live strings, the song blends a heartwarming atmosphere with a sense of power.

Released in March 2018, it was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the second season of the anime March Comes in Like a Lion.

The track is also included on the album Patrick Vegee and peaked at No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

It’s a song that quietly gives a supportive push to anyone who’s about to take a new step.

spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – Spring Melancholy

A pop tune spun the day after graduation, depicting springtime partings and reunions.

Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, beautifully captures the complex emotions unique to adolescence through memories with friends.

While wrestling with faint longing and ideals, the melody overflowing with feelings for someone was also featured as the theme song for Suntory’s “Craft Boss” commercial.

Tinged at times with melancholy yet brimming with hope, its sound gently nudges those who, with the arrival of spring, are ready to take a new step forward.