#5 - 90s Retro – "Haru ~spring~" by Hysteric Blue (90年代レトロ特集 – Hysteric Blue「春〜spring〜」)

#5 - 90s Retro – "Haru ~spring~" by Hysteric Blue (90年代レトロ特集 – Hysteric Blue「春〜spring〜」)

Author: Terence テレンス July 20, 2025 Duration: 16:49

In this episode, our host Terence takes a trip down memory lane to revisit a heartfelt song from the late 90s: Haru ~spring~ by Hysteric Blue. He reflects on what the song meant to him growing up, and how its message—a positive farewell and the courage to leap into something new—still resonates today. Discover together how this tune can be your emotional push to take that next step forward.


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Hysteric Blue was a Japanese pop-rock band formed in Osaka in 1997. The trio consisted of vocalist Tama, guitarist Naoki, and drummer Takuya. They made their major debut in 1998 under Sony Music and quickly rose to fame with their 1999 hit single Haru ~spring~. Known for their energetic melodies and emotional lyrics, they appeared in the 50th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.

After disbanding in 2004, vocalist Tama and drummer Takuya reunited in 2011 to form a new project called Sabão, which remained active until 2018 


🎵 Links to songs below!


今回のエピソードでは、ホストのテレンスが90年代の名曲、Hysteric Blueの「春〜spring〜」を英語で振り返ります。思春期にこの曲が自分にどんな意味を持っていたのか、そして“前向きな別れ”や“新しい一歩を踏み出す勇気”というメッセージが、今の自分たちにも響くことを語ります。あなたの背中をそっと押してくれる、そんな一曲を一緒に味わいましょう。


Hysteric Blue(ヒステリック・ブルー)は、1997年に大阪で結成された3人組のポップロックバンドです。メンバーはボーカルのTama、ギターのナオキ、ドラムのたくやで構成され、1998年にソニーからメジャーデビューしました。1999年のヒット曲「春〜spring〜」で一躍注目を集め、第50回NHK紅白歌合戦にも出場しました。2004年に解散後、ボーカルのTamaとドラマーのたくやは2011年にSabãoを結成し、2018年まで活動を続けました。


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Music Video: Haru ~spring~ (春〜spring〜) (unofficial upload)

Music Video: Naze... (なぜ…) (unofficial upload)


Streaming: Haru ~spring~ (Sabão Version)

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