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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Songs themed around friendship. Tracks that convey the importance of friends (31–40)
DREAMShimizu Shota
It’s a rousing anthem that sings of the burning conviction that you can strive toward your dreams because you have friends who support your heart.
In tough times, you can’t help but picture the face of the friend who encouraged you by your side.
Set to a driving, exhilarating sound, this work portrays gratitude to those who matter and the strong bond that makes you feel you can do anything together; it was released as a single in January 2014 and was also used as the ending theme for the drama “The Mysterious Transfer Student.” The music video, which captured the real everyday lives of young people chasing their dreams, was also memorable.
It’s a heartwarming song that reaffirms the value of friendship and bonds—one you’ll want to dedicate to friends striving toward their goals.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
They formed the band when Kitagawa, who saw Iwasawa first performing as a street musician, insisted on inviting him to make music together.
The two met in elementary school, but they reportedly started becoming close in middle school when they were in the same class.
secret base 〜What You Gave MeZONE
The melody is wistful, yet it’s a nostalgic song that everyone has heard before.
It enjoyed a resurgence in popularity after being used as the theme song for the anime “Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day.” The melancholy melody pairs well with the calm, gentle singing voice.
Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui
Even if you argue with a friend, being able to make up with a smile right away is truly wonderful, isn’t it? This work by Yui Nishiwaki is a heartwarming song that portrays the pure friendship of children.
Released in October 1992, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Doraemon until April 1995.
It’s also well-loved as a graduation song for kindergartens.
There are days when we get really mad, but the lyrics—set to a bright, pop melody—remind us that being with friends is the best, and they really resonate.
This song brings back the importance of facing others with sincerity when you’re worn out by the slightly complicated relationships of adulthood.
Give it a listen when you want to look back on those nostalgic days spent with friends!
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
A four-man group whose name is derived from the herbal laxative used in China, cassia seeds (Juemingzi).
Alluding to its effects, the name carries the meaning of “expelling everything.” They say that, at first, they simply happened to spot the term when they randomly opened a pharmacology book.
Songs themed around friendship. Tracks that convey the importance of friends (41–50)
Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop
From start to finish, it’s technopop that makes your heart dance just by listening.
It’s a song about friendship between women, one that any woman can relate to.
Though it’s not a love song, it’s a song that encourages you.
My FriendAI
This is a track from the 2003 album “ORIGINAL A.I.” It’s a hidden gem by AI from before “Story” became a hit.
A medium-tempo ballad with strong R&B vibes, it tenderly sings about feelings for a friend who’s walking a different path and drifting away.