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.

Playlist

Friendship songs to listen to in April: a collection of classics themed around new encounters
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		A graduation cheer song that celebrates the importance of friendship
2	FriendFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tomo yo” is a cheer song that sends encouragement to friends who are doing their best.
3	CharacterRyokushokushakai		Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s pop tune
4	best friendKALMA		Expressing gratitude to a best friend through lyrics
5	telepathyORANGE RANGE×MONGOL800		An inspiring song that portrays the bonds of friendship
6	HarukaYOASOBI		YOASOBI's “Haruka” is a song about the presence of someone who watches over you.
7	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu sings of the bittersweetness of youth
8	InfinityYuuri		Yuri’s “Infinity,” depicting the bonds of friendship
9	Best FriendNishino Kana		A song to express gratitude to a best friend
10	road movieTakahashi Yuu		Takahashi Yuu’s grand road movie of friendship and love
11	Song of a FriendGReeeeN		A song by GReeeeN about the importance of friendship
12	MemoriesNiziU		A moving song that depicts NiziU’s spring memories
13	We’ll go togetherSnow Man		A moving song that resonates with graduation season
14	I wish you lots of happinessnaniwa danshi		A cheer song of hope and support for a new life
15	If I sing to the sky175R		A cheer song that reminds me of friends back home
16	cherry blossomberii guddoman		An uplifting farewell song that captures the warmth of spring
17	Sakura rollFunatsu Mahiro		A masterpiece that sings of memories like cherry blossoms in spring
18	foreverBENI		A bright pop song that sings about the importance of friendship
19	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro’s classic anthem celebrating friendship
20	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		A pop song about deep friendship between women
21	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Introduction to WANIMA’s popular song “Tomoni”
22	smileikimonogakari		A warm cheer song filled with feelings for a friend
23	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A cheer song to send encouragement to a friend
24	peace signYonezu Kenshi		Let's remember my friend's words from Kenshi Yonezu's song and do our best.
25	Friendship earringsSakura Endo · Momoko Ozono (Nogizaka Forty-Six)		Nogizaka46 unit song “Ode to Best Friends”
26	You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A song released in 2013 that debuted at number 9
27	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
28	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
29	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
30	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
31	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
32	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
33	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
34	FRIENDS!!!imase		A pop song that celebrates the wonder of timeless friendship
35	Melancholy Cherry Blossomsatarayo		A graduation ballad that portrays the sadness of parting and the hope for reunion
36	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
37	Sketchaimyon		A movie theme song with Aimyon’s gentle everyday-life depiction
38	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A youth song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
39	StoryAI		A love song to help a friend and bring a smile
40	GIVE ME FIVEAKB48		AKB48’s band-formation single
41	eternityBENI		BENI's “Eien” is a song about the importance of friendship and bonds.
42	KBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song that tells a moving story of a black cat and a man
43	PinkieBUMP OF CHICKEN		A gentle song themed around cherry blossoms and promises
44	Rough MakerBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song to make a friend laugh
45	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Theme songs of Doraemon movies
46	Song of the WheelsBUMP OF CHICKEN		A song about parting with a best friend
47	My Friend Is Falling DownELLEGARDEN		An English poetic song to comfort a friend with a broken heart
48	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN		A song to encourage a friend walking the path of their dreams
49	Spring SwallowHey! Say! JUMP		A song that supports life's turning points, riding on the spring breeze
50	Dear My FriendHi-STANDARD		The 1999 album achieved sales of one million copies.
51	friendNMB48		NMB48’s friendship song that sings about shy, embarrassing feelings
52	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming song by RADWIMPS that resonates in the graduation season
53	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		Theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie
54	We againSG		A warm song that sings of farewells and reunions in the season of cherry blossoms
55	Best friendSMAP		Moving masterpiece by SMAP
56	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		Recollecting the nostalgic student days with friends
57	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly expresses gratitude to a friend
58	Friend(s)☆★azu		A women’s friendship song about supporting friends
59	Helloyama × bocchiboromaru		'The Song of Courage' by yama and bocchi boromaru
60	Uguiutakariyushi 58		A fiery cheer song to support a friend’s new challenge
61	Doki itnaniwa danshi		A refreshing cheer song to encourage a new life
62	Bring it on, spring.non		The arrival of spring, a song of hope and courage
63	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A moving song by Mafumafu that portrays cherry blossoms and youth
64	Goodbye Busyuzu		Yuzu’s gemlike love song portraying a springtime farewell
65	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		Yuzu's friendship song: a choral piece for graduation ceremonies
66	Song of a Friendyuzu		Pocky commercial song friendship theme song
67	The future is waiting for me.Afilia Sāgā Īsuto		Afilia 7th single
68	Friendgagaga supi		Anime theme song, with friendship as the theme
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	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s song that celebrates the importance of friendship
82	GraduaterShiina Hekiru		A powerful classic by Hekiru Shiina that cheers on youth
83	BuddiesSakurazaka46		Sakurazaka46’s “Buddies” is a song that depicts the bonds between friends.
84	Good LifeShimizu Shota		Meeting good friends can change your life
85	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A song that portrays a friendship where friends cheer each other on and lift one another up
86	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Doraemon movie theme song, Hymn to Friendship
87	Under the same skyayaka		Encouraging a lonely friend with Ayaka’s song
88	weNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's friendship song
89	Tomorrow, when spring comesMatsu Takako		J-POP masterpieces to support your new spring life
90	10-year cherry blossomsAKB48		A heartwarming anthem of encouragement that portrays graduation and parting
91	highschool♡loveE-girls		Catchy vocals and a powerful, danceable...
92	Cherry blossom seasonEXILE ATSUSHI		A moving song that accompanies the graduation season
93	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A lyrical bo… gently composed with passionate feelings for a friend
94	NostalgiaEvery Little Thing		Cute vocals and Japanese pop…
95	best friendJuliet		As a rising singer, she has been featured in numerous music la...
96	DarlingMrs. GREEN APPLE		A moving song that portrays the struggles of youth and self-acceptance
97	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		An anthem of friendship, growth, and hope for the future
98	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song by bokula. that depicts friendship and farewell
99	proofflumpool		A song of parting with companions and a new departure
100	The happiest treasuresutopuri		An inspiring graduation season anthem
101	Best FriendDaimon Yayoi		A fashionable artist with a gyaru-like vibe…
102	Cherry Blossom MoonSakurazaka46		In cherry blossom season, songs about parting and friendship are striking.
103	Best friendSegawa Ayaka		Bursting onto the scene like a comet as a new-generation vocalist...
104	spring sunlightKanapu × Kujira		A cheering song that expresses the bittersweetness and hope of a graduation ceremony
105	spring skySuzuki Suzuki		A moving graduation song about friendship and farewell
106	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A heartwarming ballad that sings about the importance of friendship