Friendship songs to listen to in April: a curated selection of tracks themed around new encounters!

April marks the start of a new school and business year in Japan, and many people begin life in new environments like schools and workplaces.

It’s also a time when new relationships are formed, and when we find ourselves missing the people we used to spend time with.

In this article, we introduce friendship songs perfect for April.

From tracks that celebrate newly blossomed friendships to songs that think of friends far away, and spring-like tunes themed around cherry blossoms—these are all timeless pieces that are impossible not to get emotionally invested in.

May you find a song that stays close to your heart.

Playlist

Friendship songs to listen to in April: a curated selection of tracks themed around new encounters!
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	MiracleGReeeeN		A famous GReeeeN song that sings about the bond with a loved one
2	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A rock song about the bonds with friends and cheering each other on
3	usual membersriria.		An emotional song that portrays the importance of friendship
4	ReunionRADWIMPS		A song that sings of a bond and feelings for a friend so strong they defy reason
5	FRIENDS!!!imase		imase’s new song, a lively track with a friendship theme
6	If it’s the two of usSUI		A song by sui that warmly and powerfully sings of the bond between two people
7	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A friendship song that portrays the bond with a friend who’s far away
8	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		A graduation cheer song that celebrates the importance of friendship
9	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI's “Haruka” is a song about the presence of someone who watches over you.
10	best friendKALMA		Expressing gratitude to a best friend through lyrics
11	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu sings of the bittersweetness of youth
12	InfinityYuuri		Yuri’s “Infinity,” depicting the bonds of friendship
13	FriendFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tomo yo” is a cheer song that sends encouragement to friends who are doing their best.
14	Best FriendNishino Kana		A song to express gratitude to a best friend
15	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A cheer song to send encouragement to a friend
16	Song of a FriendGReeeeN		A song by GReeeeN about the importance of friendship
17	smileikimonogakari		A warm cheer song filled with feelings for a friend
18	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro’s classic anthem celebrating friendship
19	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Introduction to WANIMA’s popular song “Tomoni”
20	road movieTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yuu’s grand road movie of friendship and love
21	my friendHY		HY's exhilarating band song that portrays the bonds of friendship
22	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A rock song wishing for friendship and reunion
23	Beginning feat. Kiyosaku from MONGOL800Mrs. GREEN APPLE		A new-life support song in collaboration with Mongol800
24	Friend’s Songberii guddoman		A passionate track that sings of the bonds of friendship
25	Dear.achanyu i		A heartwarming number that sings of gratitude and bonds to a best friend
26	Bond.haji→		Hajime's single that portrays friendship
27	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		A song by Ken Hirai that sings about the importance of friends
28	MemoriesNiziU		A moving song that depicts NiziU’s spring memories
29	Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro		A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
30	You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A song released in 2013 that debuted at number 9
31	Friendgagaga supi		Anime theme song, with friendship as the theme
32	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s song that celebrates the importance of friendship
33	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
34	If I sing to the sky175R		A cheer song that reminds me of friends back home
35	StoryAI		A love song to help a friend and bring a smile
36	GIVE ME FIVEAKB48		AKB48’s band-formation single
37	foreverBENI		A bright pop song that sings about the importance of friendship
38	eternityBENI		BENI's “Eien” is a song about the importance of friendship and bonds.
39	KBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that tells a moving story of a black cat and a man
40	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
41	Rough MakerBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song to make a friend laugh
42	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Theme songs of Doraemon movies
43	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song about parting with a best friend
44	My Friend Is Falling DownELLEGARDEN		An English poetic song to comfort a friend with a broken heart
45	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		A song to encourage a friend walking the path of their dreams
46	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		A song that supports life's turning points, riding on the spring breeze
47	Dear My FriendHi-STANDARD		The 1999 album achieved sales of one million copies.
48	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		A pop song about deep friendship between women
49	friendNMB48		NMB48’s friendship song that sings about shy, embarrassing feelings
50	telepathyORANGE RANGE×MONGOL800		An inspiring song that portrays the bonds of friendship
51	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
52	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		Theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie
53	We againSG		A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
54	Best friendSMAP		Moving masterpiece by SMAP
55	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		Recollecting the nostalgic student days with friends
56	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly expresses gratitude to a friend
57	Friend(s)☆★azu		A women’s friendship song about supporting friends
58	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
59	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		'The Song of Courage' by yama and bocchi boromaru
60	Sketchaimyon		A movie theme song with Aimyon’s gentle everyday-life depiction
61	Uguiutakariyushi 58		A fiery cheer song to support a friend’s new challenge
62	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A refreshing cheer song to encourage a new life
63	Bring it on, spring.non		The arrival of spring, a song of hope and courage
64	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A moving song by Mafumafu that portrays cherry blossoms and youth
65	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
66	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		Yuzu's friendship song: a choral piece for graduation ceremonies
67	Song of a Friendyuzu		Pocky commercial song friendship theme song
68	The future is waiting for me.Afilia Sāgā Īsuto		Afilia 7th single
69	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		A tough-love song that encourages through friendship
70	Hyadain’s Jōjō YūjōHyadain		A song that cherishes the casual everyday moments with friends and expresses the joy in them.
71	Bewitching Hour NightBikkeburanka VS Okazaki Taiiku		A New Friendship Song by Vickeblanka and Okazaki Taiiku
72	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A friendship song by Road of Major
73	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		An actress-singer-songwriter with a clear, translucent singing voice
74	I want to put it into words.Sumioka Rina		A song of feelings for my friends at graduation
75	Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame		A friendship song that became a hot topic thanks to the propeller dance
76	Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako		A cheer song supporting a friend's love
77	Song of BeginningsOhashi Takuya		A heartwarming song to support your new spring life
78	Happinessarashi		A powerful melody with uplifting, feel-good lyrics!
79	Sakura, Bloom!arashi		Arashi’s classic that sings of springtime hope and renewal
80	Sakura RabbitKawasaki Takaya		The heart of a young man who cannot convey his feelings in a classroom where cherry blossoms dance
81	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
82	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
83	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		J-POP masterpieces to support your new spring life
84	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
85	BuddiesSakurazaka46		Sakurazaka46’s “Buddies” is a song that depicts the bonds between friends.
86	Good LifeShimizu Shota		Meeting good friends can change your life
87	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A song that portrays a friendship where friends cheer each other on and lift one another up
88	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Doraemon movie theme song, Hymn to Friendship
89	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Let's remember my friend's words from Kenshi Yonezu's song and do our best.
90	Under the same skyayaka		Encouraging a lonely friend with Ayaka’s song
91	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s pop tune
92	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
93	weNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's friendship song
94	Friendship earringsSakura Endo · Momoko Ozono (Nogizaka Forty-Six)		Nogizaka46 unit song “Ode to Best Friends”
95	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
96	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song by bokula. that depicts friendship and farewell
97	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A graduation ballad that portrays the sadness of parting and the hope for reunion
98	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking.
99	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A collaborative song depicting spring farewells and new encounters
100	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A heartwarming ballad that sings about the importance of friendship