A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends.
There are times in life when you’re saved by friends, and times when you argue with them—moments that make you feel just how big a part friends play in your life.
This time, we’ve gathered a selection of Japanese songs that sing about friendship.
Listening to these tracks, you may feel that it’s thanks to friendship that you’ve been able to help each other in tough times and overcome various hardships together.
Each song is wonderful, and they’ll help you once again appreciate how important friends are and how precious friendship is—so be sure to check them out!
These songs might even make you want to go see the friend who comes to mind as you listen.
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A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends (1–10)
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
This is a ONE OK ROCK song themed around friendship and youthful days.
It features an emotional rock sound and Taka’s powerful vocals.
The lyrics blend Japanese and English, leaving a strong impression with their expressive emotion.
Released in October 2011, it was used as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth: Nobukazu Kuriki’s New Challenge.” It’s recommended for those who cherish memories from their school days and the bonds with their friends.
Even when walking separate paths, the song powerfully conveys that friendship remains unchanged.
With its memorable, beautiful high-tone vocals and simple melody, it’s a track that resonates with the heart.
HarukaYOASOBI
YOASOBI’s song is a piece that conveys the preciousness of friendship.
Released in 2020, it depicts a girl’s growth from the perspective of a mug and was also chosen as the image song for the “Art Aquarium Exhibition 2021: Festival of Goldfish.” Centered on the themes of meeting and parting, it warmly expresses the bond between objects and people through its lyrics.
Its beautiful melody resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts, making it perfect for reflecting on memories with a dear friend.
Give it a listen when you want to feel the bond of friendship or sink into a nostalgic mood.
PASSIONSun Set Swish
It’s a passionate cheer song that gives you the courage to face tomorrow.
Performed by SunSet Swish from Osaka, this single was released in March 2008 and was used as the ending theme for the late-night drama RH Plus.
The dry tone of the acoustic guitar in the intro intertwines with the majestic orchestral sound, creating a sonic landscape that stirs inner passion.
It also drew attention for featuring a cameo appearance by actor Yusuke Kamiji in the music video.
A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends (11–20)
Best FriendNishino Kana
This song tenderly and deeply celebrates the value of friendship.
Kana Nishino’s gentle yet powerful vocals beautifully express gratitude toward a close friend.
Released in February 2010 and featured as the campaign song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10,” it captured the hearts of many.
The lyrics convey the importance of bonds and mutual support between friends, warming the listener’s heart.
It’s the perfect track for reminiscing about memories with friends or expressing your appreciation.
Be sure to listen to it together with someone special.
CorrectRADWIMPS
This is a heartwarming song themed around friendship and growth.
RADWIMPS skillfully captures the emotions of young people, making it a perfect track for the graduation season.
It was released digitally in January 2024, followed by a limited-production CD in February.
The arrangement featuring a student choir is also notable, and it’s interesting that the song was created after their performance at the live event “18-sai.” It’s recommended for students approaching graduation and for anyone at a turning point in life.
Why not listen to it while feeling the bonds you share with your friends?
Words of FarewellFLOW
Okuru Kotoba, a bold cover of Kaientai’s classic, reimagined with a driving, youthfully charged punk sound.
Released as an indie single in January 2003 by the five-piece mixture rock band FLOW, the track garnered explosive support, especially among young listeners of the time.
Its energetic performance and fiery call-and-response between the twin vocalists blow away the sorrow of parting.
It was also selected as the ending theme for TBS’s COUNT DOWN TV, becoming widely beloved.
That dayWaT
This is a song that says, “Because of those days when we kept running toward our dreams, we are who we are now.” Performed by WaT, the duo of Eiji Wentz and Teppei Koike, the track was included as the B-side to their debut single “Boku no Kimochi,” released in November 2005.
The lyrics were written by both members, with composition by Koike, and it portrays, in a true-to-life way, the primal scenes of their street-performing days—train platforms and crowded streets.
Their determination to move forward despite their anxieties strongly conveys the bond they share with friends pursuing the same dream.