Lovely spring song

Karaoke songs to sing in April: classic and popular spring hits

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
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April means a fresh start! With welcome parties at school and work, you’ll often hear “Let’s go to karaoke!” That’s why I’m introducing recommended karaoke songs for April.

If you’re looking for songs that get the crowd going at karaoke or want to know famous spring hits everyone knows, this article is perfect for you! A new chapter is exciting, but it’s natural to feel anxious about building relationships in a new place.

In times like that, why not show off a song you’re good at as a kind of self-introduction? Make sure to practice at least one guaranteed crowd-pleaser!

Karaoke songs I want to sing in April: Classic and popular spring tunes (21–30)

Sakura SongKANA-BOON

KANA-BOON “Sakura no Uta” Music Video

Sakura no Uta by KANA-BOON

KANA-BOON is a rock band indispensable to numerous music festivals across Japan.

“Sakura no Uta,” included on their 2013 mini-album I’ll Release a CD, is a perfect rock number for spring, the season of meetings and farewells.

It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming story that likens a beloved person to cherry blossoms in full bloom.

With a driving band performance that blows away the loneliness of heartbreak, it’s an uplifting tune that resonates deeply.

How about singing this springtime song of poignant partings at karaoke?

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danceGuiano feat. RIM

Guiano – Mai feat. RIM [MV]

MaiGuiano feat. Rime

A refreshing spring song that gently gives a nudge to those anxious about the future! It’s a collaboration between singer-songwriter Guiano and virtual singer Rime.

As we welcome spring—a season of meetings and partings—many of us have felt uneasy about stepping into a new stage.

This song kindly sends us off, saying, “Everyone feels anxious,” and “Carry the memories you made with your friends in your heart and move forward as yourself.” Lift your head and take that first step as you listen!

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Karaoke songs I want to sing in April: classic and popular spring tunes (31–40)

parabolaOfficial HIGE DANDism

Official HIGE DANDism – Parabola [Official Video]

Parabola Official HIGE DANdism

When it comes to spring songs by Official HIGE DANDism, there’s “Hajimari no Asa,” which sings about new graduates entering the workforce, and “Parabola” is also a perfect fit for a new chapter in life.

The opening depiction of just having moved into a new apartment will resonate with many listeners in particular.

While many of their songs feature sophisticated band arrangements, this track is refreshingly clean—so much so that it was used in a Calpis commercial.

For the average male vocalist, the high notes may be a bit demanding, so if you’re not confident with your upper range, try lowering the key slightly to make it easier to sing.

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beetle (specifically, a rhinoceros beetle)aiko

aiko - 'Kabutomushi' music video

Beetle aiko

The title feels summery, but spring appears in the lyrics—actually, all the seasons do—so it’s a song you can enjoy year-round.

It’s one of the signature tracks by aiko, a singer-songwriter from Osaka Prefecture.

Released in 1999 as her fourth single, it became a huge hit.

Some of you may already consider it your go-to song at karaoke.

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Helloyama × Bocchi Boromaru

yama × Bocchi Boromaru “Hello” MV (TV anime “Pokémon” opening theme)

Haro yama × Bocchi Boromaru

Carried on the warm breeze that heralds the start of spring, a heartwarming song by yama and Bocchi Boromaru has arrived.

Singing of hope and courage for the future, the track was released in October 2023 and was chosen as the opening theme for the popular anime Pokémon.

The protagonist breaking through the clouds and journeying beyond the stars mirrors our own leap into new environments.

This is a song for everyone taking a new step with the coming of spring.

If you’re feeling anxious about a new chapter in life, listening to this track is sure to give you courage.

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SenbonzakuraWagakki Band

Wagakki Band / Senbonzakura

Wagakki Band - Senbonzakura

When it comes to Vocaloid songs for cherry blossom season, this one is it.

“Senbonzakura” was originally released in 2011 by Kurousa-P and is undeniably one of the first titles that comes up when someone asks, “What’s a classic Vocaloid song?” It was also used in commercials, so many people are likely familiar with it.

The video is an arrangement by the popular group Wagakki Band.

Recommended for singers with strong projection.

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But you know, sometimesimase

[imase] But you know, sometimes (MV)

But you know, sometimes imase.

This is a song by imase that gently conveys the importance of taking a breather in our busy daily lives.

With a soothing melody and warm vocals, it tenderly embraces the feelings of modern people who are so caught up in hectic days that they don’t even have time to gaze at the sky.

Released in July 2022 and written as the theme song for JT’s corporate ad series “Hitoiki Shūkan” (A Breather Habit), the track was included on the first EP, “POP CUBE,” and sparked conversation.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to spend time facing your own feelings, on the way home after a day of pushing yourself too hard, or whenever you want to calm your mind.

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