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Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears

DancerFukkun:)Tatsuki Fukuda
Primarily active in Tokyo, I have experience as a backup dancer for artists, a music video dancer, and a commercial dancer. I continue to work as a dancer while also engaging in article production. After discovering Michael Jackson in junior high school, I began dancing in my second year of high school. Since starting dance, in addition to the J-Pop and Japanese rock I had been listening to, I began exploring Western R&B, rap, alternative music, and other tracks commonly used for dance. In elementary school, I spent three years in a choir, and because I love singing, I often go to karaoke for fun. These days, I enjoy a wide range of music, from Japanese rock and rap to K-pop.
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Accompanist pianist × piano instructor × web writer. I began piano lessons at age four and, inspired by my piano teacher, decided to pursue music. I went on to specialized music programs in high school and university, where I discovered the appeal of accompanying instrumentalists and singers. Currently, alongside teaching piano, I work mainly in my home region of Aichi as an accompanist for flute, voice, choir, and more. Through lessons, my students often introduce me to trending songs, and my hobby is trying anything on the piano—Japanese and Western pop, commercial jingles, and beyond. Since 2021, I’ve also been active as a web writer, covering music and a variety of other genres.

There are times when we end up parting ways with close friends because of graduation, transferring schools, or starting a job.

Some of you may also have gone through the pain of a big fight that made it hard to make up.

In times like these, what you want to listen to are friendship songs that remind you of just how precious friendship is.

In this article, we’ll introduce moving songs about friendship.

If you’re looking for songs to listen to with friends at graduation, tracks that can help you reconcile after a fight, or tunes to become even closer with your friends, be sure to give these a listen.

[Friendship Songs] Reaffirm Your Bonds! A Handpicked Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears (111–120)

I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan

I won’t forget the days with you / Hands like cream bread (close to you / tegacreampan) [Official Music Video]

I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan

This is a ballad by Te ga Cream Pan that gently weaves together cherished memories with friends and wishes for the future.

While carefully depicting everyday scenes and the times you supported each other, it sings of an eternal bond.

The clear vocals and gentle piano tones create a warm song that resonates deeply with listeners.

Released in March 2022, the piece was selected as the opening theme for TBS’s Drama Stream series “Papa to Musume no 7-kakan” (Seven Days of a Daddy and His Daughter), garnering widespread empathy.

It’s a perfect song to gift as a slideshow of treasured photos, or when a heartfelt farewell approaches—such as graduation or moving away.

The lyrics, filled with affection for friends, are sure to reach the recipient’s heart.

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tiesNoda Megumi

Emi Noda – ties (self cover) [FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest ED]

tiesNoda Megumi

A song by Emi Noda that sings of the preciousness of life and the importance of bonds.

It was released in October 2024 as the ending theme for the TV anime FAIRY TAIL: 100 Years Quest.

Her translucent vocals blend with an elegant piano melody to evoke a quiet sense of emotion.

Emphasizing the reassurance and encouragement of “you are not alone,” it expresses a determination to support each other and overcome hardships together.

With lyrics that positively embrace even past struggles, it’s sure to tug at your heart.

Recommended not only for anime fans but also for anyone who wants to feel the bonds with someone dear.

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Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Friends Friends Friends

Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

A warm, heartwarming song themed around eternal friendship.

Momoiro Clover Z delicately conveys encounters and farewells, and the importance of irreplaceable bonds with their nuanced vocals.

The melody gently embraces feelings not only of friendship, but also for that special someone you think of—be it a lover or family.

Included on the album “Hydra,” this work is an anniversary song released in May 2024 to commemorate the group’s 15th anniversary.

It’s a song provided by singer-songwriter Ryujin Kiyoshi, his first contribution in about eight years, beautifully expressing his distinctive worldview.

Recommended as a finale-ending song for school and cultural festivals, and as a memorable track shared with friends and companions.

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telepathyORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE - A Heartfelt Telepathy

telepathyORANGE RANGE

This is a song with a universal message that our hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.

Centered on the bonds that transcend physical distance, it portrays heart-to-heart connections alongside a warm, uplifting melody.

Released in December 2004 as a track on the album “musiQ,” it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI, capturing the hearts of many.

The song was used as an insert track in the film “Check It Out, Yo!” and led to a collaboration with MONGOL800.

It’s a work where ORANGE RANGE’s diverse musicality blends beautifully with a technopop sound.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to when parting from dear friends or thinking of companions far away.

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Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]

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.

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