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