Anime songs themed around friendship. A roundup of friendship songs that color anime.
These days, anime and music have become inseparable!
Some artists achieve massive breakthroughs thanks to their songs being chosen as anime theme songs, and there are also anime that gain buzz because of their music—the two really support each other.
There are many anisongs that incorporate an anime’s worldview, and plenty of fans love those hot, dramatic tracks.
In this article, we’ll spotlight a selection of anisongs themed around friendship.
Be sure to listen while reading the lyrics and see if you can find a new favorite song.
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Anime songs with a friendship theme. A compilation of friendship songs that color anime (21–30)
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
A heartwarming song wrapped in a gentle melody that embraces the bond between best friends, expressing friendship in straightforward words.
It lovingly portrays the everyday moments between girls—chatting excitedly about romance, or sharing laughs even after tearful arguments.
Released in August 2017, this track was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “PriPri Chi-chan!!”.
It’s a recommended song for conveying gratitude not only to your best friend, but also to a sister who feels like a best friend.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
A moving message song about facing adversity and the bonds between friends from Official HIGE DANDism.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers, released in May 2021, the track boasts remarkable achievements.
In May 2022, it surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and received Triple Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
With its innovative musicality—featuring as many as ten key changes—and lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview, it won the hearts of not only anime fans but countless listeners at large.
Singing of friendship, perseverance, and hope for the future, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to reaffirm the value of camaraderie or who finds themselves at a crossroads in life.
Anime songs themed around friendship. A collection of friendship songs that color anime (31–40)
GarnetOku Hanako
In July 2006, Hanako Oku released a work whose gentle, warm emotions resonate alongside its melody.
Written as the theme song for the feature-length animated film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time, it was her fourth single.
The lyrics delicately portray scenes on the school grounds and the after-school atmosphere, wrapping cherished memories of school life—and the precious moments everyone wants to hold onto—gently and tenderly.
Created at the request of the film’s production team by reading the story from the storyboard and script, the song was completed to align closely with the protagonist’s feelings.
It spent 19 weeks on the Oricon charts and won the Heisei Anisong Grand Prize for Best Film Theme Song.
It’s a track I can wholeheartedly recommend for moments when you want to share memories with friends or dedicate a song to someone dear.
In conclusion
In choosing anime songs with the theme of friendship this time, I realized that, surprisingly, there aren’t many from Shonen Jump series. Although Jump is famous for its “friendship, effort, and victory,” it seems that many of its theme songs aren’t closely related to the content of the anime. Perhaps you thought the same while reading this article? At Rug Music, we also introduce anime songs tailored to a variety of other themes. Be sure to check out our other articles too!