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