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.

Playlist

Friendship songs performed by bands: A collection of classic tracks that portray bonds
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
2	Kizuna SongThe Back Horn		A band’s soul-stirring classic that portrays love for humanity
3	Words of FarewellFLOW		A youthful punk cover of a Kaientai song by FLOW
4	proofflumpool		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
5	CorrectRADWIMPS		Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation
6	Friend ~ If you smilemiwa		A heartwarming song by miwa that depicts friendship and bonds
7	Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy		Depicting the struggles of youth through a movie theme song
8	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
9	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A hopeful ballad with a warm melody
10	BestieBAND-MAID		A song of friendship between BAND-MAID and overseas artists
11	BEST FRIENDSMAP		SMAP's smash hit song, a song of gratitude to friends
12	Friendship, you know,Ketsumeishi		A heartwarming song that depicts the bonds with friends and the changes over time
13	We’ve alwaysikimonogakari		An uplifting song that conveys the value of friendship, resonating in the heart.
14	Charonnegoto		Negoto’s alternative rock song “Charon”
15	FRIENDSGOING STEADY		Expressing the depth of friendship with a light, upbeat melody.
16	When Destinies AlignLOVEBITES		A power metal anthem that portrays the bonds between comrades
17	Friendgagaga supi		A rock-infused youth anthem celebrating friendship and gratitude
18	I willChelsy		Chelsy’s gentle singing voice heals the heart
19	LailaFLiP		An alternative rock girls' band
20	Pinball PartyThe 5.6.7.8’s		The simple comfort of rock and roll
21	I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru		Burnout Fight Song by Kinoko Hotel
22	Friendshipkingu gidora		Realizing the importance of my relationship with my best friend
23	together; along with; bothWANIMA		The 2016 single “JUICE U…
24	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
25	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
26	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
27	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
28	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
29	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
30	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
31	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
32	FRIENDS!!!imase		A pop song that celebrates the wonder of timeless friendship
33	Ring Dingaimyon		A heartwarming song by Aimyon that depicts friendship
34	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
35	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
36	dear my friendHi-STANDARD		A masterpiece that powerfully expresses the joy of friendship and reunion
37	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
38	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A moving song depicting the bonds of friendship and growth
39	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
40	Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN		A ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN about trust and bonds
41	Miraclekepura		Kep1er's friendship song, singing about the bonds of youth
42	doppelgängerkessoku bando		Bocchi the Rock! The Movie Opening Theme Song
43	SWEET TEMPTATIONAldious		The addictive, dark sound of Aldious
44	the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID		The powerful and beautiful sound of BAND-MAID
45	Shangri-LaChatmonchy		Chatmonchy's uniquely rhythmic song
46	Special BoyfriendGO-BANG’S		A female rock band that was active during the band boom of 1989
47	We’ll meet again.KIX-S		About KIX-S’s classic song “Mata Aeru” (“We’ll Meet Again”)
48	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Encouraging each other’s friendship with a classic song by LINDBERG
49	Lovely MagicLe Lien		A girls' rock band composed of reader models
50	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Singing about unwavering friendship and the importance of memories
51	ONE STEPPEARL		Her singing voice soars like a hawk, a message to a friend with whom she shares a deep bond.
52	Soldier GirlsRick Rack		Passionate, powerful performances after Rick Rack’s breakup
53	Girl SSCANDAL		A song that expresses SCANDAL’s rock spirit
54	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” is an energizing song
55	petalSORAMIMI		SORAMIMI expresses friendship with a floaty-feeling track
56	Cherry BombSilent Siren		Silent Siren's "Cherry Bomb" is wonderful.
57	Best friendSnow Man		Snow Man, the popular dance group, with heartwarming lyrics
58	summer festivalWhiteberry		The classic song “Natsumatsuri” by Whiteberry and the memories it brings
59	Bye, my friendbokula.		A rock band song about the bonds of friendship
60	Greasenoodles		The Appeal of Grease by noodles
61	LOVE TRIPthe peggies		Healing rock by the peggies
62	POOLtricot		tricot “POOL” is the transparency of emotional expression
63	Back to backЯeal		A current high school girls' band shocks the music scene
64	Black people and meamaririsu		The rebellious spirit and freedom of the amaryllis
65	Full Moon Rock ‘n’ RollKorobokkuruzu		A song that sings about the nostalgic feelings of the Korobokkuru.
66	NOW ON AIRakai kouen		Red Park’s rock songs give me hope and power.
67	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP farewell friendship song
68	Bye-Bye ShowBiSH		A classic song about friendship and farewell, BiSH's moving track.
69	my friendHY		A refreshing, feel-good song by HY that sings about feelings for a best friend
70	Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD		A moving friendship song by Hi-Standard
71	best friendKALMA		A classic song that sings of unwavering friendship
72	Best FriendKiroro		A classic song about friendship: the importance of gratitude and bonds
73	friendNMB48		A moving song that celebrates eternal friendship
74	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
75	I won’t say goodbye.PERSONZ		A Melody That Brings Back Memories and Friendship
76	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s signature song “Diamond”
77	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's classic that portrays true friendship
78	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		A warm song for a new life, deepening the bonds of friendship
79	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A representative song by ZONE, with heartrending lyrics that long for a reunion
80	one’s true feelingssumika		An uplifting youth anthem that sings of the strength of friendship
81	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Kitagawa and Iwasawa, who met through their passion for music
82	Song of a Friendyuzu		Yuzu’s smash hit song, Friendship and Memories
83	A Song for a Friendsonā poketto		A rock song that sings of friendship and resonates with the heart
84	bondhaji		A passionate masterpiece that teaches the importance of friendship
85	My friend,taiyozoku		A youth punk friendship song of the Sun Tribe
86	Gravity zero-gravityShonen Naifu		The pure punk rock of Shonen Knife
87	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic anthem celebrating friendship
88	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring, moving song that portrays friendship
89	Young PeopleZūkaraderu		A rock band song that sings about the bonds of friendship
90	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		It’s a song that’s also famous as a wedding song.
91	Let’s play despairHaruka to Miyuki		From the very start of the intro, a somehow nostalgic scent wafts…
92	The world goes crazy for your smile.Bando ja nai mon!		Among fans, they are affectionately called Banmon...
93	Foerver FriendsD-51		The album released in 2008, “BEST OF…”
94	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyGood Coming		The 2013 album “Good Co…”
95	ReunionRADWIMPS		The 2013 album “×と○と罪と” (X to O to Tsumi to)…
96	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		The 2009 album “Sonapokeism…”
97	Your Best FriendKuraki Mai		Speaking of famous songs that portray heartrending friendship, Mai Kuraki…
98	Friends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BAND		With richly developed characters and high-caliber performances…
99	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
100	FriendKetsumeishi		The che… of a rapper band popular across a wide range of generations