Anime Songs for Spring: Encounters and Farewells
What kind of season is spring for you?
Since it’s the time when graduations, school admissions, and new lives begin, I imagine everyone has their own image of it.
This time, our theme is anime songs that make you feel spring!
We’ve picked out spring-like anison from various angles—not only songs that directly feature spring, but also tracks with lyrics perfect for the season of meetings and farewells.
I think your way of listening will change once you watch the anime too, so be sure to check them out.
We’ve covered a wide range of generations as well, so don’t miss it!
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Anime Songs That Feel Like Spring [Meetings & Farewells] (61–70)
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
An emotional ballad that gently sings about the importance of compassion and friendship.
Created by BUMP OF CHICKEN’s vocalist Motoo Fujiwara with heartfelt feelings for the manga and anime characters that have been precious to him since childhood, the song conveys the warmth of quietly staying by someone’s side and the joy of being able to do your best for someone else.
It was written as the theme song for the animated film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings, released in February 2011.
The warm horn section and string arrangements are striking, harmonizing beautifully with the film’s world.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you’ve experienced parting from friends or loved ones, or when your heart is full of excitement for new encounters.
Growing UpMachico
Within its bright and refreshing melody, this song is filled with the genuine feelings of young people chasing their dreams.
It expresses the anxiety and fear that linger even as they hold ambition in their hearts, as well as the strength to keep looking forward and moving on.
Machico’s gentle vocals, which sing about growing together with friends while cherishing one’s individuality, resonate deeply.
The song was chosen as the opening theme for the TV anime “KonoSuba: God’s Blessing on This Wonderful World! 3,” which began airing in April 2024.
It’s a track that not only enhances the anime, but also gives a supportive push to those starting a new chapter in life or striving toward their dreams.
Spring has come to MoominvalleyEmiko Shiratori
As the title suggests, this piece was used in the anime The Fun-Filled Moomin Family.
It’s sung by singer-songwriter Emiko Shiratori, who also served as the show’s narrator, and is included on the soundtrack Moomin Selection: Moomin Theme Song Collection.
It’s a soothing number where gentle vocals shine over a relaxed arrangement.
The melody evokes images of fresh spring leaves.
Give it a listen when you want to spend some quiet, unhurried time.
The Place of BeginningsRie Murakawa
This is the sixth single by Rie Murakawa, who is active as a voice actress and singer, and it was selected as the ending theme for the second season of “Forest of Piano.” The anime tells the story of Kai, a boy who grew up with a piano in a forest on the outskirts of town, as he blossoms into a pianist.
The song depicts the relationship between the protagonist, Kai, and his childhood friend Shuhei from their elementary school days.
Set to a sound that blends classical and pop elements to match the work’s atmosphere, it sings about the two of them in a down-to-earth, true-to-life way.
Thank youSun Set Swish
Ending theme of ‘Big Windup!’.
The single word “thank you” that I couldn’t say to the important person who taught me not to give up during my youth.
The lyrics are filled with the strong feelings I want to convey and the words I couldn’t say, which I realized only after we were apart.
1096Cody Lee (Li)
A bittersweet song about meetings and partings, perfect for the spring season.
Born from the experience of dropping out of high school, this work is filled with vocalist Hibiki Takahashi’s feelings from the winter of his eighteenth year.
Released in June 2024, it weaves together the complex emotions of youth: anxieties and regrets that pile up like snow, as well as encounters and bonds with cherished people.
You can feel the resolve to overcome the loneliness felt during high school life.
Recommended for those stepping into a new environment or looking back on past experiences.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to in the spring of farewells and new beginnings.
Thunder Sakura feat. 9Lana, SAKURAmotiMAISONdes
This song delicately portrays the transience of spring and the stirrings of love.
Released in January 2024 by MAISONdes, it drew attention as the ending theme for the TV anime Urusei Yatsura.
The blend of 9Lana’s transparent, airy vocals with SAKURAmoti’s experience as a Vocaloid producer creates a beautiful yet heartrending sound.
The lyrics, which liken feelings of love to falling cherry blossoms, tighten the listener’s chest.
It’s sure to resonate with anyone experiencing new encounters or farewells.
A recommended track for those who want to feel the budding emotions of love that arrive with spring.