A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends.

GarnetOku Hanako

Hanako Oku / Garnet (Solo Performance) [Music Video]

It was released as Oku Hanako’s fourth single and became the theme song for the animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time.

Among her singles at the time, it recorded the highest sales.

The gemstone meaning of garnet is “friendship” and “affection,” which also serves as a theme of the film.

My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Zenzenzense (movie ver.) [Official Music Video]

This is a RADWIMPS song notable for its heart-stirring melody and profound lyrics.

Released in August 2016, it was used as an insert song in director Makoto Shinkai’s film Your Name.

Centered on the bond between lovers transcending time and space, it portrays a fateful encounter and an eternal love.

The catchy chorus naturally evokes feelings of gratitude toward the important person who has walked alongside you.

Listening to this song may give you the courage to overcome life’s hardships.

If you want to reaffirm your bonds with a dear friend or partner, give it a listen.

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flumpool “Proof” Music Video (Full Chorus ver.)

A number by flumpool produced in 2011 as the set piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition (Junior High School Division) and also broadcast on “Minna no Uta.” The bond with friends is something invisible to the eye, but the time spent together and the days of crying and laughing side by side surely remain in our hearts.

This work sings about that unseen yet undeniable certainty that we are companions.

It peaked at No.

4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also included on the album “experience.” Not only the fun times, but even the clashes—everything was necessary to deepen the bond.

It’s a song that gently gives a push to friends facing life’s milestones, such as graduation or moving on to the next stage.

Friend ~ If you smilemiwa

miwa friend ~ If You Smile

A song where miwa portrays friendship in down-to-earth words: memories of laughing together, the bittersweet thought that you might drift apart someday, and still wanting to say “I like you” and “thank you.” It’s included on her first album, guitarissimo, released in April 2011, which debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.

Though not a single, it’s remained a live staple.

The gentle, acoustic guitar–centered sound and her clear, airy voice quietly nestle close to the listener’s heart.

The charm of this piece lies in its delicate distance—something that can be read as friendship or romance.

Perhaps that’s why it feels right to hear during seasons when relationships waver—graduations, moves, changes in life.

If someone special comes to mind, try humming along together.

Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Dash Through the Memories

It’s a warm and powerful song that feels like you’re racing through your memories.

Released digitally in June 2024, this track was written by My Hair is Bad for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary.

It’s also included on the album “ghosts” and serves as the movie’s main theme.

Gently singing about the emotions from meeting to parting, and then setting off on a new journey, it’s a work that conveys the importance of bonds with loved ones and the preciousness of time.

It’s perfect for reflecting on memories with family and friends.

be master of lifeaiko

10 be master of life

This is a song by aiko about the importance of friendship.

It’s one of the tracks on the album Natsufuku, released in June 2001, and it was also used as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s “3C.” Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics express both the strength to overcome any hardship and the delicate emotions that sometimes reveal vulnerability.

The coexistence of a resolve to support the other person and a desire to be supported oneself is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a perfect song for those who cherish bonds with friends and want to face life with a positive attitude.

It’s also a staple at live shows that gets the whole venue excited, and listening together can help you rediscover the value of friendship.

Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa

Koresawa: Maybe because we're friends.

This song is filled with kindness and heartwarming friendship.

Released in May 2018, it was used as the ending theme for the anime “Go-chan: Moko to Kōri no Ue no Yakusoku.” Written and composed by Koresawa as she reflected on her own experiences of friendship, the track features a gentle, pop sound that warmly embraces memories and bonds with friends.

The music video is made up of fan-submitted clips on the theme of “friendship,” with selected footage woven together from over 300 submissions.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to remember precious times with friends or express gratitude to someone important.