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 (41–50)
WON’T BE LONGEXILE × Kōda Kumi
A lavish collaborative work where two leading Avex acts boldly cover the Bubblegum Brothers’ classic hit.
It’s a danceable duet number that lets you enjoy Kumi Koda and EXILE’s vocalists’ sultry voices alongside the dancers’ sharp moves at the same time.
Songs themed around friendship. Tracks that convey the importance of friends (51–60)
Gardensugar soul feat. Kenji
A collaboration in which R&B unit Sugar Soul welcomed Dragon Ash’s vocalist Kenji Furuya as a guest singer.
It became Sugar Soul’s biggest hit.
A beautiful classic that sings of love.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
A gem of a pop melody that portrays the precious friendships of adolescence.
Its warm feelings for friends at a parting and the vow never to forget those bonds are deeply moving.
Centered on themes of meeting and parting, growth and hope, it masterfully fuses driving rock sounds with lyrics that resonate in the heart.
Released as an indie single by Road of Major in September 2002, the song stayed in the top 10 of the Oricon chart for 19 consecutive weeks and achieved an astonishing 900,000 in total sales.
In 2009, it was also featured in a Mazda commercial in Taiwan, drawing attention both domestically and abroad.
It’s a track you’ll want to play when making up with a friend or when reaffirming the bonds with those who matter most.
It’s also a perfect cheer song for anyone facing farewells such as graduation or transferring schools.
Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya
A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.
Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.
Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.
The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.
Friendgagaga supi
A punk tune that passionately and energetically sings of heartfelt thoughts and gratitude for friends.
Released in May 2013 by Gagaga SP, a band based in Kobe, this rock number was also selected as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime Mushibugyō.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly express feelings for friends who chased their dreams with all they had in their youthful days, leave a strong impression.
It’s recommended as a song to give when you want to convey thanks to a dear friend, or for milestone events such as graduations and weddings.
Ring Dingaimyon
It’s a song that thoughtfully portrays care and compassion for a friend.
The protagonist encourages a friend who’s feeling down, sometimes with tough love and sometimes with gentle words, showing a sincere willingness to face them honestly.
While the melody is uptempo and poppy, the lyrics are filled with deep friendship and empathy.
It’s included on Aimyon’s first album, “Seishun no Excitement,” released in September 2017.
The album also features popular tracks like “Ikite Itanda yo na” and “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai.” This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to reaffirm a cherished bond with a friend or who feels the desire to encourage someone.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This moving song, inspired by stars shining in the night sky, celebrates the bonds and friendships between people.
It gently portrays overlapping feelings and moments of closeness, impressively expressing the importance of memories that last forever.
Yuuri’s warm vocals and the grand melody resonate together, creating a work that deeply touches listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” and surpassed 500 million streams in October 2023.
It’s a perfect track for those seeking a way to mend or say goodbye to a friend, or for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with someone important.