A collection of friendship ballads: songs that portray bonds that resonate with the heart.
Even when we say “friendship songs,” there are so many tracks packed with different stories—some look back on memories of striving and growing together, while others sing about everyday gratitude.
The musical styles also vary widely, from upbeat numbers to gentle ballads.
In this article, we’ll focus specifically on ballad-style friendship songs and introduce some recommended tracks from among the many friendship songs out there.
Take a look at the lyrics as you listen to each song, and be sure to find a new favorite.
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A collection of friendship song ballads: tracks that portray bonds that resonate in the heart (61–70)
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
“Tomodachi ni Okuru Uta” (A Song to Give to a Friend) is Sonar Pocket’s third single, released in 2009.
It was issued as a single from the album “Sonapocketism 1: Shiawase no Katachi,” released the same year, and was included in Konami’s arcade game jubeat ripples.
Its lyrics, which portray boys’ friendship, are refreshing and pair perfectly with the pop, fast-paced sound.
It’s the ideal track when you want to give your all for exams or job hunting, so be sure to listen to “Tomodachi ni Okuru Uta” and take on the challenge!
monologueThe Back Horn
On the way home after hanging out with friends, there are times when you suddenly feel incredibly lonely, right? This is a song I’d love for you to listen to in those moments.
While The Back Horn usually has straightforward messages, they don’t have many gentle songs—but this one is filled with a really lovely message, so definitely give it a listen!
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE
A great song that celebrates bonds that never fade even when you’re apart is ZONE’s “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.” Released in 2001, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a huge hit with over one million copies shipped.
It was also the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3,” which starred Mao Inoue, and the song evokes a strong sense of friendship.
If you want to feel connected with your friends even after graduation, it’s the perfect track—definitely give it a listen!
If you laugh at the skywacci
A perfect song to listen to with the teammates you’ve worked hard with in your club activities: “Sora ni Waraeba.” It’s a friendship song recommended for graduation ceremonies! The song portrays two people who have shared both hardships and frustrations, encouraging and supporting each other along the way.
If you’ve poured your heart into a club, you probably have at least one friend who went through those ups and downs with you.
On graduation day, when you retire from the club you gave your all to and prepare to go your separate ways, listening to this song with that friend will bring back all your memories and make the bond between you even stronger.
Uguiutakariyushi 58
It’s a passionate cheer song that says, “Even if we’re far apart, we’re connected.
It’s okay—do your best over there too!” It’s a track by Kariyushi 58, an Okinawa-based rock band known for hits like “Anma,” released as their third single in 2008.
The powerful vocals and straightforward sound alone are encouraging.
And the feelings for a friend embedded in the lyrics really come through and hit you.
It might be nice to listen to it while thinking of your friends from your school days.
Dear.achanyu i
Dear.a is a song by Chan Yui, a singer-songwriter from Ehime, written for her best friend.
It conveys the joy and gratitude of having met a best friend bound by a bond even stronger than family or lovers.
The everyday, ordinary depictions feel real, evoking empathy and moving listeners.
The lyrics express a prayer-like wish to keep supporting each other in tough times and to stay close forever.
Give it to your dearest best friend, and you’ll both surely be moved to tears!
My friendMiyuhan
A song written by Miyuhan on the theme of friendship.
It was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime Kemono Friends, and it’s a moving piece that expresses feelings for a dear friend.
It sings of the loneliness that comes with the season of partings and the hope of meeting again.
Listening to this song brings back memories with friends one after another.
Included on the album Jiko Schema, released in February 2017, it marked Miyuhan’s major-label debut.
When you have to part with close friends because of transferring schools or moving on to higher education, why not send them this song? It will surely become a cherished memory that stays in the heart.