Friendship songs performed by bands: A collection of classic tracks that portray bonds
Many artists both in Japan and abroad have created songs themed around friendship.
In this article, we’ll spotlight friendship songs by Japanese rock bands in particular!
From tracks that look back on shared memories to songs that express gratitude, you’ll find a variety of stories woven into the music—so take a moment to read the lyrics and listen closely.
We hope this will be helpful not only for those who want to enjoy friendship songs performed by bands, but also for anyone planning to play a friendship song at a school festival or graduation live show.
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Friendship songs performed by bands: A collection of classic tracks that depict bonds (21–30)
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
A moving message song about facing adversity and the bonds between friends from Official HIGE DANDism.
Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers, released in May 2021, the track boasts remarkable achievements.
In May 2022, it surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and received Triple Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.
With its innovative musicality—featuring as many as ten key changes—and lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview, it won the hearts of not only anime fans but countless listeners at large.
Singing of friendship, perseverance, and hope for the future, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to reaffirm the value of camaraderie or who finds themselves at a crossroads in life.
OrangeSPYAIR
This is a heartwarming song that celebrates the fleeting nature of youth and the importance of friendship.
Its melody, symbolizing bittersweet memories, and lyrics woven with a gentle yet powerful message evoke farewells and new encounters with cherished friends.
The track is included on SPYAIR’s EP released in February 2024 and was selected as the theme song for the film Haikyuu!! The Dumpster Battle.
Capturing the hearts of many listeners, it ranked 8th on the streaming chart published on February 28.
The limited-time production edition also features a jacket with newly drawn artwork from the movie.
It’s a perfect song to listen to with dear friends during the season of graduation and partings.
Friendship songs performed by bands. A collection of classic tracks depicting bonds (31–40)
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
It’s a heartwarming song that makes you feel a precious connection with someone.
With a powerful melody and a relatable message, it brings back memories of promises made at life’s milestones and the irreplaceable bond with close friends, resonating deeply in your heart.
As a rock number that conveys SUPER BEAVER’s sincere feelings, it has captivated many listeners.
Released as a single in July 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers.” It beautifully merges with the movie’s themes of “reuniting with someone important” and “hope for the future,” expressing the film’s worldview through music.
This piece is perfect for times when you want to look back on memories with a best friend or when there’s someone you’ve been meaning to reach out to after a long time.
It reminds you of the warm feeling that, even when apart, hearts remain connected.
FRIENDS!!!imase
A groovy, catchy pop song that celebrates the beauty of friendships that never change with time.
Blending Shingo Kubota’s sophisticated arrangement with imase’s light, breezy vocals, this piece gently sings about the awkward small talk of seeing an old friend after a long time, the kind of bond that lets you remain innocently childlike no matter how many years pass, and the precious ties that last a lifetime.
Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the collaborative project “Everyone’s Concert” by the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation, it also features an epic special video created with over 120 performers alongside imase.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you reunite with a best friend after a while or when you’re looking back on memories with cherished companions.
Ring Dingaimyon
It’s a song that thoughtfully portrays care and compassion for a friend.
The protagonist encourages a friend who’s feeling down, sometimes with tough love and sometimes with gentle words, showing a sincere willingness to face them honestly.
While the melody is uptempo and poppy, the lyrics are filled with deep friendship and empathy.
It’s included on Aimyon’s first album, “Seishun no Excitement,” released in September 2017.
The album also features popular tracks like “Ikite Itanda yo na” and “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai.” This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to reaffirm a cherished bond with a friend or who feels the desire to encourage someone.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
A gem of a pop melody that portrays the precious friendships of adolescence.
Its warm feelings for friends at a parting and the vow never to forget those bonds are deeply moving.
Centered on themes of meeting and parting, growth and hope, it masterfully fuses driving rock sounds with lyrics that resonate in the heart.
Released as an indie single by Road of Major in September 2002, the song stayed in the top 10 of the Oricon chart for 19 consecutive weeks and achieved an astonishing 900,000 in total sales.
In 2009, it was also featured in a Mazda commercial in Taiwan, drawing attention both domestically and abroad.
It’s a track you’ll want to play when making up with a friend or when reaffirming the bonds with those who matter most.
It’s also a perfect cheer song for anyone facing farewells such as graduation or transferring schools.
Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya
A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.
Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.
Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.
The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.
It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.