A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces that stay in your heart.
The commercial jingles that play when you turn on the TV.
Among them, songs themed around friendship tend to linger in our hearts.
Friendship songs that sing about bonds and supporting one another can really make your chest swell with emotion.
In this article, we’re spotlighting those friendship songs you’ve heard in commercials.
From nostalgic classics to hot new tracks, we’ve picked a wide range that spans eras and genres.
Think of someone special and see if you can find a new favorite song!
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A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. A carefully selected introduction to unforgettable classics (1–10).
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This song, featured in the 2023 Seventeen Ice commercial, is the ultimate friendship anthem that offers one answer to what true friends are.
In response to someone who said, “I can’t help but notice only the annoying parts of my friends,” Kayayu replied, “I think a true friend is someone whose annoying parts you can love too,” and it’s said the lyrics were written based on words from a close friend.
It’s true—when you’ve been friends for a long time, you start to see plenty of things you don’t like about the other person.
But you also realize those traits are part of their identity, and it’s precisely because of who they are, including those flaws, that you’ve stayed close.
Set to a mid-tempo rock sound, its unpretentious take on friendship is something many people will surely relate to.
1000 daysnozomi
From an opening that rapidly introduces scenes of youth in school life—clubs, studies, and school events—the tone shifts to a moment where someone says, “The best part of youth is…” and shows the time spent with friends after club activities.
The song featured in this commercial, packed with such youthful memories, is “1000 Days” by singer-songwriter Noshishi.
The title represents roughly three years, and the lyrics are filled with reflections that look back on and cherish high school life.
It captures the sense that a mere thousand days aren’t enough for youth, while also conveying the memories and emotions accumulated during those thousand days, as well as the inner conflict about becoming an adult—feelings that many students approaching graduation will relate to.
Please take a moment to listen to the song while reflecting on your own student days and reading the lyrics.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s one of Motohiro Hata’s signature songs, also known as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon.
The song was used in NEXCO East Japan’s commercial titled “Protectors.” Released in 2014, it has remained a beloved staple for years.
The lyrics express a desire to always be with a dear friend, as well as a wish to become someone who can give kindness and warmth to others like that friend—sure to move your heart.
Listen to this song, and you’ll surely picture the wonderful friends around you.
A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. A carefully curated selection of unforgettable classics (11–20)
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Released in 2013 and featured that same year in a commercial for Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute, this song is performed by the group then known as GReeeeN, who now go by GRe4N BOYZ.
The lyrics look back on relationships with friends from one’s youth from the perspective of being a bit older, making it a piece that will likely resonate more with adults than with students.
It’s a song that stirs the heart as it reflects on emotions you can only feel with the passage of time and on bonds that remain unchanged despite it.
Please listen while reflecting on your own relationships with your friends and see how they overlap with the song.
telepathyORANGE RANGE
A song by Macaroni Enpitsu was used in a McDonald’s commercial that aired in 2019.
It’s a youth-themed track that perfectly matches the ad depicting students after school.
As the title suggests, it carries the message: “Youth passes in an instant, so enjoy those precious moments to the fullest!” Reading the lyrics—which will resonate not only with students in the midst of their youth but also with adults—will surely make you want to meet your dear friends right away.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is one of WANIMA’s signature songs, featured in the 8×4 Body Fresh “Basketball Club: Friendship” commercial.
Included on their 2016 album JUICE UP!!, the track expresses gratitude for meeting cherished friends and a desire to be there as support in tough times.
The fast-paced performance typical of melodic hardcore, combined with vocalist KENTA’s straightforward delivery, is sure to lift your spirits.
It’s a song that reminds you there are friends out there cheering you on.
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Released in 2021, this song features an upbeat yet catchy accompaniment and ikura’s clear, transparent vocals that leave a strong impression.
It also stood out for being used in an ahamo commercial.
The lyrics depict the reunion of childhood friends after a long time apart.
Surely you, too, have a friend with whom, no matter how long you go without meeting, your relationship picks up right where it left off.
It’s a song that heightens the feeling of “friends really are the best” and makes you want to reconnect with an old friend.