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 roundup of classic tracks themed around new encounters (41–50)
Dear My FriendHi-STANDARD
It was included on the album MAKING THE ROAD, released in 1999.
The album sold a total of one million copies, achieving million-seller status, and the band became a leading force in the rock scene of the ’90s.
When translated into Japanese, the lyrics take on a profound, deeply moving quality.
Friendship songs to listen to in April: A collection of classic tracks themed around new encounters (51–60)
friendNMB48
NMB48’s gently moving friendship song, fittingly titled “Friends.” Released in 2014 as a coupling track on their 10th single “Rashikunai,” it’s a fan-favorite duet by Nana Yamada and Sayaka Yamamoto.
Friends who share a similar sensibility and values are precious, aren’t they? Yet it can be hard to put those feelings into words.
This song expresses exactly that sentiment, and many listeners will relate.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to quietly send to someone when you feel too shy to say it yourself.
CorrectRADWIMPS
A song by RADWIMPS that resonates with students’ hearts.
It delivers a powerful yet warm message to young people standing at the crossroads of graduation.
Originally created for the 18 Fes, an event for 18-year-olds in 2018, it was released digitally in January 2024.
Its lyrics delicately portray the journey of searching for the right answers in life and the shifting nature of friendship, sure to deeply touch students on the brink of graduation.
It’s a perfect track for the spring graduation season—why not give it a listen?
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
It was used as the theme song for a Crayon Shin-chan movie.
In the music video, there’s a scene where the members gather and dance, but during filming the vocalist, Fukase, had actually broken his leg, so they managed to complete it using compositing and a stand-in.
We againSG
It’s a heartwarming song that pairs perfectly with the cherry blossom season.
SG’s gentle vocals weave together memories and hope.
Centered on the themes of parting and reunion, it conveys the importance of the days we spent and our expectations for the future.
Released in April 2021, the piece resonated with many listeners.
In November 2024, a wind ensemble version was featured in a CalorieMate commercial, adding a new layer of appeal.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to at graduations and other life milestones.
Highly recommended for those facing farewells with friends who want a bit of courage for the road ahead.
Best friendSMAP
It was included as the B-side to their fourth single, “Makeruna Baby! ~Never give up,” released in 1992.
It was originally written for NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” but that plan was changed.
Although it didn’t attract much attention at the time due to their lack of fame, it is undoubtedly a moving masterpiece by SMAP.
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
This is a song that portrays male friendship.
It’s very bright, yet it also lets you sink into a slightly nostalgic mood.
The lyrics reminisce about school days with a friend you now live far away from, so it makes you want to listen while flipping through your yearbook.