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.

Playlist

Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		Doraemon movie theme song by BUMP OF CHICKEN
2	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s friendship song, a movie theme song
3	proofflumpool		A middle school contest piece that sings of friendship
4	HarukaYOASOBI		A song filled with gratitude and kindness for a friend
5	Us, againSG (Sogyon)		A song depicting youthful memories with friends
6	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A hopeful ballad with a warm melody
7	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.hONE OK ROCK		A friendship song thinking of a faraway friend
8	CorrectRADWIMPS		A song that questions the meaning of youth with friends
9	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's friendship appreciation song
10	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A coming-of-age friendship song for baseball fans
11	Bye, my friendbokula.		A rock band song about the bonds of friendship
12	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
13	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
14	FRIENDS!!!imase		A pop song that celebrates the wonder of timeless friendship
15	Friendswacci		A song that conveys the importance of human connections
16	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE		ZONE's hit song “secret base”
17	JourneyFuji Kaze		A song that portrays the journey of life walked together with a friend
18	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
19	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A powerful rock number that sings of friendship and bonds
20	BetelgeuseYuuri		An inspiring song about bonds and friendship with a star motif
21	You are my friend.Hanaregumi		Hanaregumi’s songs heal my heart and remind me of my friend.
22	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		A moving song about the importance of friendship
23	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster female friendship
24	allyGReeeeN		Introducing GReeeeN’s friendship-themed songs
25	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Yuzu’s graduation song, made after the earthquake disaster
26	To my friendTakahashi Yuu		A cheer to overcome the past and move forward
27	Slow & EasyHirai Dai		A gentle song that makes me feel happy with you by the sea
28	ReunionRADWIMPS		Friendship song by RADWIMPS
29	Stay by my side.Yuika		A song about the bond with a friend whose friendship doesn’t change even if we fight
30	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		The bond between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, who sing about childhood-friendship
31	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song about parting with friends
32	sparklingOda Kazumasa		A Love Song of Friendship and Promises
33	If you laugh at the skywacci		Friendship songs for graduation to listen to with clubmates
34	CHARMWANIMA		WANIMA's punk rock cheer song
35	DREAMShimizu Shota		Sing that celebrates gratitude for friendship
36	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A bittersweet yet uplifting friendship song filled with gratitude and encouragement.
37	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		My heart is healed by the epic song from the trio.
38	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		Sonar Pocket Friendship Song Single
39	I WISHMōningu Musume.		Morning Musume’s famous song that sings about the importance of friendship
40	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		A touching song that portrays the importance of friendship
41	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song that depicts the process of deepening friendship
42	budKobukuro		Gaining light through encounters and farewells
43	Best FriendKiroro		Introduction to Kiroro’s signature song “Best Friend”
44	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		An inspiring song that celebrates the bonds of friendship
45	To Hikarimiwa		An encouraging song by miwa that sings about the feelings of thinking of a friend who is far away.
46	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
47	FriendHilcrhyme		Hillclimb’s friendship rap-pop
48	and/then/by/with/hand (te-form particle; meaning depends on context)Ueno Daiki		An inspiring song by Daiki Ueno that portrays connections between people
49	If being alive is painfulMoriyama Naotaro		A message song about ending life joyfully
50	StoryAI		A Song of Wholehearted Support for a Friend
51	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A classic by The Elephant Kashimashi that sings of male friendship
52	Goodbye, see you.Fischer’s		Depiction of friendship in Fischer’s graduation song
53	bondhaji→		A nostalgic, warm song by Haji→ that portrays the bond with a longtime friend.
54	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		An Encouraging Song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE That Resonates with the Heart
55	Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster Friendship Hymn
56	Brand New DaysKyūshūdan		A message song that sings gratitude for friendship
57	To the futureKiroro		Kiroro's song of gratitude and hope for her mother
58	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A friendship song about growing through competition with friends
59	Dear.achanyu i		A song that celebrates gratitude and the bond with a best friend
60	DreamerJO1		A cheering anthem by JO1. A ballad that gives courage and hope to those who chase their dreams.
61	BEST FRIENDSMAP		The Secret of the Popularity of SMAP’s Friendship Songs
62	Don’t give upZARD		ZARD’s signature song, a massive hit with over 1.64 million copies sold
63	Always Youmilet		mile's 'Always You' Friendship Anthem
64	primary colorsYOASOBI		Bonds transcend distance and are sealed in reunion.
65	If I sing to the sky175R		One of 175R’s signature songs, themed around friendship
66	Beast Friendsnishina		A heartwarming song that sings of the depth of friendship
67	flameLiSA		LiSA’s Demon Slayer movie theme song “Homura” is a big hit
68	Cheer up!Shimatani Hitomi		A heartwarming song that gives you the courage to move on from heartbreak
69	At least this / Just this (one thing)WANIMA		WANIMA’s powerful message song
70	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		A gentle song by THE RAMPAGE that makes you feel friendship
71	No More CryD-51		D-51’s moving friendship song
72	Friends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BAND		A classic song that celebrates the importance of friendship
73	Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD		A moving friendship song by Hi-Standard
74	ButteflyKimura Kaera		Kaela Kimura’s classic wedding song
75	My Friendyashiki takajin		Takajin Yashiki’s Friendship Blues Song
76	Miraclekepura		An acoustic song with the theme of friendship
77	MIRAIShonan no Kaze		A reggae song that depicts friendship and bonds
78	Don’t bloom.WHITE JAM		A bittersweet coming-of-age song about the farewells of graduation
79	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A moving ballad that conveys the importance of friendship
80	FriendshipH Jungle with T		A friendship song by Downtown and Tetsuya Komuro
81	weNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's classic song that celebrates female friendship
82	MagnetUchida Maaya		Bonds and friendship that attract each other like magnets
83	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		GReeeeN's Best Friend Theme Song
84	Friendgagaga supi		Punk rock that portrays friendship and youth
85	Your Best FriendKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki provides a friendship-themed song as a Detective Conan ending
86	Uguiutakariyushi 58		An anthem of friendship that keeps us connected even when we’re apart
87	Friend’s PoemNakamura Ataru		A song that expresses gratitude to a friend
88	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
89	MABU feat. SoalaAYANE		A pop number that portrays the bonds of friendship
90	FriendKetsumeishi		Introduce Ketsumeishi’s classic friendship song
91	KizunaORANGE RANGE		Orange Range's song about friendship bonds
92	We on SaturdayLiSA		A positive friendship song for different friends
93	To my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba		Moving forward into the future with memories of friendship in my heart
94	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Cherishing memories with friends as I head onto a new path
95	FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi		A three-artist collaboration song that portrays friendship
96	My friend,taiyozoku		A youth punk friendship song of the Sun Tribe
97	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		AKB48’s graduation songs, with their uplifting messages, are captivating.
98	My friendMiyuhan		A moving song about farewell and reunion with a friendship theme
99	Farewell to Youthful DaysHotei Tomoyasu		A friendship song in which Tomoyasu Hotei looks back on his youth and sings of his resolve to move forward.
100	Friendshipkingu gidora		Hip-hop that questions the essence of friendship
101	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
102	You are here.wacci		A friendship song that sings gratitude to someone special
103	treasurewacci		A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one
104	I won’t forget the days with you.Te ga kuriimu pan		A heartwarming song that gently sings of memories and bonds
105	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		An inspiring masterpiece that sings of the bonds of friendship
106	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
107	We’ve alwaysikimonogakari		An uplifting song that conveys the value of friendship, resonating in the heart.
108	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
109	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
110	telepathyORANGE RANGE		A song that connects hearts, a bond that resonates across distance
111	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
112	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
113	GarnetOku Hanako		The heartwarming theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
114	tiesNoda Megumi		An anime ending song that sings of the importance of life and bonds
115	sunflowerAdo		A song that portrays the courage and determination to move forward positively
116	MiracleGReeeeN		A heartwarming, moving song about baseball and love
117	A Song for YouShenelu		An inspiring graduation song for friends that resonates with the heart
118	Ring Dingaimyon		A heartwarming song by Aimyon that depicts friendship
119	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
120	Song of a Friendyuzu		As I become an adult and part from my friends, I remember.
121	Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN		A Song of Trust and Bonds by BUMP OF CHICKEN
122	Get OverDream		Dream November 2001 release, a gem of a fight song
123	If I’m with youLittle Glee Monster		Overcoming the future through the bonds of friendship
124	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A moving song that sings of the preciousness of friendship
125	Because you are hereUru		A timeless song that gently embraces feelings for someone special
126	no planRozarīna		An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
127	Friends for lifeAoyama Teruma		Aoyama Thelma’s moving friendship song