Friendship songs to listen to in April: a collection of classics themed around new encounters
In Japan, April marks the start of a new fiscal and school year, and it’s a time when many people begin life in new environments such as schools and workplaces.
Along with that, it’s also a season for forming new relationships—and a time when you may find yourself missing the relationships you’ve had until now.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of friendship songs perfect for April.
We’ve picked many tracks, including songs about newly blossoming friendships, songs that reflect on friends who are far away, and springlike tunes themed around cherry blossoms.
Be sure to give them a listen.
If you listen while reading the lyrics, you’re sure to find the one song that fits you perfectly.
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Friendship songs to listen to in April: A collection of classic tracks themed around new encounters (91–100)
proofflumpool
This is a heartwarming song themed around parting with friends and embarking on new journeys.
Released in September 2011, it was created as the required piece for the junior high school division of the NHK National School Music Competition that year.
It is also included on flumpool’s third original album, “experience.” The song was performed on the NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, where it captured the hearts of many.
With lyrics that sing of hope for the future and bonds between friends, it especially resonates with students.
It is a song that many facing changes such as graduation or advancing to a new school can deeply relate to.
While expressing the loneliness of parting with friends, it also conveys a mutual respect for each other’s dreams, making it a piece that offers comfort to listeners.
The happiest treasuresutopuri
As a heartwarming song that adds color to the graduation season, Sutopuri’s vocals resound.
Vividly depicting the March scenery of dancing cherry blossoms, it gently sings of memories with friends and hopes for the future.
Released in March 2023, the song was unveiled as a surprise during the group’s nationwide arena tour at Yokohama Arena.
Born from a collaboration with HoneyWorks, the fresh melody will gently encourage not only those graduating, but everyone taking a new step forward.
If you’re experiencing farewells with loved ones or embracing new encounters, please give this song a listen—it’s a sincere cheer from the heart.
Friendship songs to listen to in April: A collection of classics themed around new encounters (101–110)
Best FriendDaimon Yayoi
This is a friendship song by Yayoi Daimon, who has emerged as a fashionable, gyaru-like artist and gained strong support from many young people.
With its trendy sound, it’s a track that would be well-suited for use as a work depicting distinctive friendship, even standing out during spring high school baseball.
Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46
This song features striking lyrics that dwell on the season of cherry blossoms.
With themes of graduation and farewell, it poignantly weaves together cherry blossoms and human relationships.
Rena Moriya serves as center for the first time, revealing a new side of Sakurazaka46.
Released in February 2023, the track is the group’s fifth single.
It’s a perfect song for elementary school students entering graduation season.
Recommended for those who, in the spring when cherry blossoms bloom, feel a mix of emotions before parting with dear friends.
Best friendSegawa Ayaka
A friendship song by Ayaka Segawa, who has burst onto the scene like a comet as a new-generation vocalist and is making her presence felt.
Its fresh vibe matches the mood of entrance ceremonies perfectly, making it an enjoyable piece.
spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira
Gently depicting the scene of a graduation ceremony, this work is a warm piece like the fleeting light of spring.
The refreshing piano melody and KAFU’s translucent vocals beautifully capture both the bittersweetness and hope of the cherry blossom season, harmonizing wonderfully with Kujira’s delicate production.
Created in March 2022, it was released to coincide with KAFU’s milestone high school graduation and is also included on the album “Suite.” The lyrics accompany even the bright moments of parting, overflowing with a kindness like a pep song that gives you the courage to open a new door.
How about adding this fresh and warm track to a drive under the gentle spring sunlight?
spring skySuzuki Suzuki
“Haruzora,” Suzuki Suzuki’s 2022 graduation song that looks back on the many days of youth with deep emotion.
The lyrics express gratitude to the friends who were there through both fun and difficult times, and the wish to stay close even as our paths diverge.
The beautiful harmonies of the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki are sure to bring tears.
How about singing it at karaoke while reminiscing about all the memories you shared with friends? It’s a song that resonates with many who ran full speed through their youth.
