Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears
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.
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[Friendship Songs] Reaffirm Your Bonds! A Carefully Selected Collection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears (11–20)
Friendswacci
This is a heartwarming song by wacci that gently conveys the importance of human connection.
It was released in March 2020 as the opening theme for the anime “Uchitama?! Have you seen my Tama?”.
The lyrics cherish the small moments and emotions of everyday life, evoking the value of friendship and the beauty of sharing life’s joys and sorrows.
Listening to this song will make you realize how precious the time you casually spend with friends truly is.
Before you find yourself separated from someone important—due to graduation, transferring schools, or other changes—why not listen to it together?
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE
A great song that celebrates bonds that never fade even when you’re apart is ZONE’s “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~.” Released in 2001, it reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and became a huge hit with over one million copies shipped.
It was also the theme song for the drama “Kids War 3,” which starred Mao Inoue, and the song evokes a strong sense of friendship.
If you want to feel connected with your friends even after graduation, it’s the perfect track—definitely give it a listen!
JourneyFuji Kaze
This song gently embraces the wonder of walking through life alongside friends, likening life to a journey.
The soulful arrangement woven by Fujii Kaze, with its distinctive resonance, sinks deep into the heart.
Warmly portraying feelings for companions, and an openness to love, partings, and the many experiences along life’s long road, its lyrics speak to many listeners.
Written in March 2021 as the theme song for TV Asahi’s Thursday drama “Nijiiro Karte,” it is included on the album “LOVE ALL SERVE ALL.” Created after visiting the drama’s set and carefully reading the script, this piece is perfect for moments when you want to look back on memories with dear friends or to reconcile with someone.
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.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A rock number packed with fiery messages that make you want to reaffirm your bonds with friends has arrived from Kumamoto.
Brimming with WANIMA’s forward-looking energy, the song also reflects their feelings about the earthquake that struck their hometown of Kumamoto.
Released in August 2016 as the CM song for NIVEA Kao’s “8×4,” this track powerfully sings of the courage to face hardship and the bonds with those we hold dear.
Well known as a staple at WANIMA’s live shows—where it sparks massive sing-alongs with the audience—it was also performed on NHK’s Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2017.
This piece is a moving choice for occasions like graduation ceremonies and farewell parties, where friendships are renewed.
It’s the perfect song for farewells with friends, times of temporary separation, or moments when you want to look back on treasured memories with close companions.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This moving song, inspired by stars shining in the night sky, celebrates the bonds and friendships between people.
It gently portrays overlapping feelings and moments of closeness, impressively expressing the importance of memories that last forever.
Yuuri’s warm vocals and the grand melody resonate together, creating a work that deeply touches listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” and surpassed 500 million streams in October 2023.
It’s a perfect track for those seeking a way to mend or say goodbye to a friend, or for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with someone important.
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You are my friend.Hanaregumi
Hanaregumi’s songs are the ones that heal a tired heart, aren’t they? When I listen to this track—with pure feelings, straightforward feelings, and a childlike care for a friend—I can think of my friends as if remembering something I’d forgotten.
Everyone has someone precious for whom their feelings overflow.
Tears gently trace my cheeks, and my heart feels cleansed.
