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.

Playlist

A song themed around friendship. A track that conveys the importance of friends.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	primary colorsYOASOBI		A heartwarming song themed around people and bonds
2	StoryAI		A heartwarming song that celebrates friendship and bonds
3	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		BOC film theme song that portrays friendship
4	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		An emotional song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that portrays the light and shadow of youth
5	HarukaYOASOBI		A heartwarming song that conveys the preciousness of friendship
6	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
7	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic anthem celebrating friendship
8	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A classic ONE OK ROCK song that portrays friendship and youth
9	We againSG		A moving song that sings of the hope of friendship, cheering on exam-takers
10	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A theme song that calls your name and reflects our bond
11	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming graduation song that portrays youth friendship and growth
12	2gether 4everAYANE		A song of friendship that supports each other even when apart
13	You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A warm ballad that brings you closer to someone special
14	Friend’s Songberii guddoman		A passionate track that sings of the bonds of friendship
15	Dear.achanyu i		A heartwarming number that sings of gratitude and bonds to a best friend
16	usual membersriria.		An emotional song that portrays the importance of friendship
17	Best FriendKiroro		A classic song about friendship: the importance of gratitude and bonds
18	GarnetOku Hanako		The theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, a smash hit
19	Thank youikimonogakari		A timeless, heart-touching masterpiece that sings of gratitude.
20	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		The appeal of a moving song that depicts friendship
21	friendHoshino Gen		Hoshino Gen’s new song about friendship resonates with the heart.
22	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
23	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A Story of Memories and Bonds Painted by a Film’s Theme Song
24	be master of lifeaiko		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship.
25	Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa		Koresawa’s song themed around friendship
26	Words of FarewellFLOW		A youthful punk cover of a Kaientai song by FLOW
27	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The famous song from RADWIMPS in the film “Your Name.”
28	That dayWaT		A song of bonds with companions who pursue their dreams
29	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
30	FlenjerOtsuka Ai		A song that cheers you on with the Friendship Sentai
31	Friend ~ If you smilemiwa		A heartwarming song by miwa that depicts friendship and bonds
32	PASSIONSun Set Swish		An encouraging cheer song by SunSet Swish that gives you courage
33	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A ballad by Dai Hirai that portrays parting and reunion
34	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
35	Thank youŌhara Sakurako		I’m moved by a song that expresses gratitude.
36	proofflumpool		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
37	If you laugh at the skywacci		A cheer for those who strive, a song of friendship
38	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A song of friendship by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
39	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Kitagawa and Iwasawa, who met through their passion for music
40	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
41	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's classic that portrays true friendship
42	secret base 〜What You Gave MeZONE		Nostalgic melodies from anime songs that resonate with the heart
43	Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui		A masterpiece that portrays the pure friendship of children
44	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		A four-man male group named after cassia seeds (jue ming zi).
45	Happy SynthesizerEasy Pop		A technopop song that supports/cheers on women
46	DREAMShimizu Shota		Let's strive toward our dreams with friendship and bonds.
47	Best friendSnow Man		Snow Man, the popular dance group, with heartwarming lyrics
48	THE GIFTHirai Dai		A warm love song that celebrates the wonder of meeting
49	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
50	My FriendAI		An early AI classic that sings of the parting of friends
51	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		A charity song for earthquake disaster relief has been novelized and won the grand prize.
52	High school LoveE-girls		E-girls is a women's group integrated under LDH.
53	I’ll beYUI		A heartwarming song that supports YUI’s friend
54	Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi		SMAP hits a million with the summer theme song
55	Friendgagaga supi		A rock-infused youth anthem celebrating friendship and gratitude
56	ReunionRADWIMPS		A masterpiece that portrays the value and preciousness of friendship
57	WON’T BE LONGEXILE × Kōda Kumi		Avex’s deluxe cover song duet
58	Gardensugar soul feat. Kenji		A love song collaboration presented with Kenji Furuya
59	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
60	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		A warm song for a new life, deepening the bonds of friendship
61	BFmoumoon		A theme song that sings of a deep, sister-like bond
62	treasurewacci		A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one
63	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
64	FRIENDS!!!imase		A pop song that celebrates the wonder of timeless friendship
65	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
66	Ring Dingaimyon		A heartwarming song by Aimyon that depicts friendship
67	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
68	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		A heartwarming song by Ken Hirai that celebrates friendship
69	Life goes onKing&Prince		A song of friendship, youth, and the courage to overcome
70	one’s true feelingssumika		An uplifting youth anthem that sings of the strength of friendship
71	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A heartwarming song that portrays the bond and everyday life of best friends
72	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A moving song that portrays friendship and youth
73	sunflowerAdo		Ado’s “Sunflower” gently expresses a woman’s feelings.
74	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
75	MiracleGReeeeN		A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude
76	telepathyORANGE RANGE		A song that connects hearts, a bond that resonates across distance
77	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
78	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
79	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
80	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
81	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
82	Song of a Friendyuzu		Yuzu’s famous song that depicts the warmth of friendship
83	no planRozarīna		An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
84	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
85	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A moving song that portrays friendship, “Amigo.”
86	BetelgeuseYuuri		An inspiring song about bonds and friendship with a star motif
87	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
88	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A moving song depicting the bonds of friendship and growth
89	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
90	JourneyFuji Kaze		A song that portrays the journey of life walked together with a friend
91	Everyone is a heroAI		An inspiring song that gives you the courage to face forward and move on.
92	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		A fun AKB48 classic that sings about friendship
93	MABU feat. SoalaAYANE		A refreshing song about friendship that’s creating a buzz
94	Bye-Bye ShowBiSH		A classic song about friendship and farewell, BiSH's moving track.
95	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		The bittersweet feelings of a woman who remains just a friend
96	friendNMB48		A heart-stirring NMB48 song that depicts friendship
97	With Friends (feat. Kohjiya)Only U		A moving musical collaboration that celebrates friendship
98	Dear, My Friendsmashoe’		A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude
99	My friendMiyuhan		A heartwarming classic that sings about the importance of friendship
100	Private Superstaryukkyun × Kimishima Oozora		Youthful friendship, energetic singing voice
101	Team friendsChiba Yūki		Yuki Chiba’s moving song honoring friendship
102	Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako		Courage to look forward through a song brimming with friendship
103	Goodbye for today.Moriyama Ryoko		A timeless song that strengthens friendships, beloved in choral performances.
104	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		A passionate cheer song filled with friendship for a wedding
105	MIRAIShonan no Kaze		A hopeful song that powerfully sings of dreams and bonds
106	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
107	pupilaiko		A moving song that celebrates friendship and the preciousness of life
108	Always Youmilet		milet’s movie theme song, with friendship and the treasures of life as its themes
109	dear my friendHi-STANDARD		A masterpiece that powerfully expresses the joy of friendship and reunion
110	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		A Lunch Pack commercial song that shines with friendship and passion
111	Bestieyuka		Expressing gratitude for friendship through Yuka’s singing voice
112	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A theme song that sings about the importance of friendship
113	Sketchaimyon		A moving song that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita