[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship]
When you hear “a song about encounters,” what kind of meeting do you imagine?
Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind is a man and woman meeting in a romantic context!
But there are many kinds of encounters—between friends, between teammates—and there are songs that celebrate each kind of meeting.
In this article, I’ll introduce songs themed around all sorts of encounters!
Just as people say “after parting comes a new meeting,” some songs that seem at first glance to be about farewells are actually about encounters when you look closely at the lyrics!
We’ll be introducing lots of songs, so read on to the end!
- [Thank-You Song] A song to convey your feelings of “thank you” to someone special
- [Song of Destiny] Love songs to listen to when you meet your destined person
- A bright song about comrades. A roundup of classic tracks that make you feel the bonds.
- [A New Love Song] A romance song themed around meeting someone
- Only masterpieces that color the season of meetings and farewells! Spring songs recommended for Gen Z.
- [Tears of Joy] Beautiful Friendship Songs with Lyrics You’ll Want to Gift to a Dear Friend
- A gratitude song for friends. A thank-you song dedicated to someone special.
- [Song of Gratitude] Timeless classics and the latest tracks that convey heartfelt “thank you” to your seniors
- Mutual love, unrequited love, familial love... classic songs that sing about affection
- Friendship Songs: Rediscover Your Bonds! A Carefully Curated Selection of Moving Masterpieces That Will Bring You to Tears
- [Tearjerker] Songs that make your heart tremble with tears & moving tracks with lyrics that touch the soul
- Emotional songs to listen to in spring: a collection of masterpieces that suit the season of meetings and farewells.
- Love, bonds, parting, cheers… songs so moving they pierce the heart and make you cry uncontrollably
[Gratitude for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs Celebrating Special Meetings [Love & Friendship] (91–100)
My GraduationSPEED
This is the sixth single by SPEED, a four-member idol-style dance and vocal group that took the J-pop scene by storm with their overwhelming singing and dance performances, drawing attention at debut because all members were in elementary or junior high school.
Chosen as the commercial song for Nissin Foods’ “Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.,” it became a major hit thanks to its emotional expressiveness that makes you forget their ages.
The powerful vocals in the chorus convey a sense of strength and determination to keep moving forward while cherishing precious memories.
With its message that partings lead to new encounters, this is a track that gives you courage—one to listen to when you want to bring closure to your feelings.
I was looking for you.CHEMISTRY
This is a ballad featured on CHEMISTRY’s iconic early album Point of No Return.
As the subtitle “wedding song” suggests, there’s a version often used at weddings and a more gospel-like version released as a single, and both center on the theme of an encounter.
Many people may feel they were able to change after meeting someone special.
It’s a heartwarming song that expresses gratitude for meeting someone so important and the wish to keep walking together from here on.
[Grateful for Encounters] A Collection of Classic Songs About Cherished Meetings [Love & Friendship] (101–110)
You are here.wacci
It’s precisely because we have someone important in our lives that we can keep moving forward.
This song is filled with that kind of warm message.
Its gentle, comforting melody and vocals that are both powerful and delicate resonate deeply, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.
Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime “Bakuten!!,” it perfectly matches a story that portrays the bonds of a boys’ high school rhythmic gymnastics team.
It’s an ideal gift when you want to say “thank you” to a dear friend or teammate—perfect for birthdays or new beginnings.
If I sing to the sky175R
A classic youth-punk anthem about a meaningful encounter! 175R’s signature song weaves heartwarming lyrics about friendships and romances from school days.
While reflecting on past experiences, its exhilarating melody powerfully sings of hope for the future.
Released in April 2003, it became a massive hit after being featured in a J-Phone commercial, debuting at No.
1 on the Oricon singles chart.
It’s a track that gives you energy—perfect for moments when you want to feel the bond with friends or when your heart races at a new encounter.
My friendMiyuhan
“Boku no Friend” is a song included on Miyuhan’s major-label debut album Jiko Schema, released on February 22, 2017.
It was also used as the ending theme for the anime Kemono Friends, and there were scenes in which the character Sunaneko, played by Miyuhan, performs the song.
This work is a graduation song that speaks of everlasting friendship and celebrates the miracle of precious encounters.
Its lyrics convey both the loneliness of parting that comes with the end of youth and the strength to step forward into a new future.
At the same time, it carries a warm message about cherishing the irreplaceable bonds with friends as one looks ahead.
It is truly a memorable song that colors one’s youth, expressing heartfelt gratitude for each and every encounter along the days spent together.
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
A song that blends ONE OK ROCK’s powerful sound with lyrics that resonate deeply.
It vividly portrays friendship, growth, and determination toward dreams.
Included on the album “Zankyō Reference” and released in October 2011, it was also chosen as the ending theme for the TV program “To the Top of the Earth,” capturing the hearts of many.
This track reminds us to cherish memories from our youth and the bonds with our friends while continuing to move forward toward the future.
Highly recommended for those stepping into a new chapter of life or wishing to express gratitude to their cherished friends.
Tears are about to fall.[Alexandros]
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This is a poignant song by [Alexandros] that depicts the moment the protagonist—who had kept a distance from others and avoided crowds—falls into a fateful love.
So absorbed in the blissful time with a cherished person, they become oblivious to the eyes around them.
Even so, the pure resolve to go and meet “you” is deeply moving.
Included on the album “Me No Do Karate.” released in January 2013, it drew attention as the other A-side to the single “Starrrrrrr.” It’s a song that gently encourages those who, though bewildered by meeting their destined person, are trying to look ahead and keep moving forward.