Masterpieces about best friends. Recommended popular songs.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

「Dear My Friend 」MUSIC VIDEO / Every Little Thing

An upbeat track with a message that resonates like reaffirming an unchanging friendship: “No matter how much time passes, you’ll always be precious to me.” It was ELT’s third single, released in January 1997.

The sparkling synth sound crafted by Mitsuru Igarashi and Kaori Mochida’s firm, resonant vocals are a perfect match, and just listening to it fills you with energy.

It also drew attention as the song used in the Slim Beauty House commercial.

The lyrics portray the passage of time and the distance in the present in a positive light, making it perfect for a drive with a friend you haven’t seen in a while or when reminiscing about old pals.

Give it a listen and let it take you back to the memories of those conversations from days past!

far; distant; by farGReeeeN

GReeeeN – Haruka

A moving ballad stirs the heart.

Through the protagonist embarking on a new journey, it expresses gratitude toward family and friends.

The lyrics “So I can return with a smile” convey the longing to reunite with loved ones and resonate deeply with listeners.

Released in May 2009 as GReeeeN’s 11th single, it was also used as the theme song for the film ROOKIES: Graduation.

It’s a perfect track for those facing life’s turning points, such as graduation or starting a job.

Listening to this song will surely renew your feelings for the people you hold dear.

To my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba

Shunsuke Kiyokiba – “To a Friend” (Short ver.)

A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude and bonds with a best friend! It’s filled with feelings like “friendship that never changes” and “I want to keep walking together from here on.” You can really feel Shunsuke Kiyokiba’s deep reflections on human relationships, shaped by his music career since junior high.

Included on a single released in February 2017, this track is said to be inspired by his friendship with ATSUSHI, his partner from the EXILE days.

Precisely in this age of social media, it makes you think about what true friendship really is.

Highly recommended for anyone who wants to cherish the bonds with longtime friends!

Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Friend’s Song”

A smash hit by BUMP OF CHICKEN, a rock band beloved across generations and genders for their catchy melodies that make you want to sing along.

It’s a song that portrays an unchanging friendship that endures even when you’re apart—a masterpiece you’ll want to dedicate to a best friend.

YOUR NAME NEVER GONECHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY “YOUR NAME NEVER GONE” Official Video

This is a CHEMISTRY song known for its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful harmonies.

Centered on the power of a loved one’s name and the theme of an eternal bond, it gives voice to profound emotions that words alone can’t fully express.

Released in November 2003, the track was used in a Sony commercial and captured the hearts of many.

It was also performed at the 54th NHK Kouhaku Uta Gassen, enchanting a wide audience.

It’s recommended for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special or need encouragement.

Packed with CHEMISTRY’s appeal, this work is sure to resonate with your heart.

best friendSG

Best Friend (Soulmate) – SG (Official Lyric Video)

A song by SG that I want to give to a dear friend.

As the title suggests, it’s a warm message song themed around the bond with a friend deeply connected at heart.

Life brings many partings—graduations, turning points—but this song straightforwardly sings about an unchanging friendship despite distance, and the hope of meeting again.

Released as a single in March 2022, it resonated with many people, ranking high in LINE MUSIC’s real-time music video charts.

Known for “Bokura Mata,” SG penned this track in his own words, offering not only the sorrow of parting but also the courage to look ahead.

It’s perfect as BGM for graduation season, as well as for times when you want to express gratitude that’s hard to say, or when you’re thinking of a friend far away.

Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)

This work, which became a major talking point thanks to the miraculous collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, is included on the classic 2017 album BOOTLEG.

It portrays two childhood best friends who, though they grow up and walk separate paths, continue to draw strength from each other’s existence.

The worldview, likened to the colors of the sky at dawn, makes you feel the un-fading strength of their bond, no matter how much time passes or how circumstances change.

When you feel a sudden loneliness amid days of passing by one another, or find yourself yearning to see an old friend, listening to this song will surely be there for your heart.

It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece that seems to bless the “now,” where each of us is living earnestly in our own place!