A bright classic about friendship. Recommended popular songs.

My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi

Ketsumeishi “My Friend ~ From Here On Forever…”

This is a friendship-themed song by Ketsumeishi, known for producing tracks that capture memories with many friends.

While rooted in rap, its singable melody line and vocals make it perfect for karaoke, and it’s a richly crafted piece that lets you reminisce about fun times with friends.

Pretending to be friendskerakera

Kerakera – Pretending to Be Friends (with lyrics)

With earnest, essential, and piercing lyrics that build a unique worldview, Kerakera’s “Tomodachi no Uta” offers a chance to contemplate from the depths what true friendship is and what it means to be a friend.

It’s a work whose dual nature—both catchy and profound—makes it especially compelling.

Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru

センチミリメンタル “Seishun no Enbu” Music Video

A powerful, supportive song by Centimillimental that portrays the preciousness of friendship and emotional growth.

It vividly depicts moving forward step by step with cherished friends—through tears, laughter, and even stumbles.

Released in May 2021, this track is an upbeat tune where a gentle melody, like being wrapped in warm light, intertwines with a driving beat.

When you want to express gratitude to the friends who have stood by you in life’s important moments, sending this song with heartfelt feelings will surely resonate with them.

My friend,taiyozoku

Sun Tribe – My Friend

This is a song about friendship by Taiyouzoku, a band that gained strong popularity among hardcore music fans with a style that showcases strength through straightforward rock tones and a uniquely raspy voice.

The direct, resonant lyrics combine with the song’s powerful appeal to create a highly polished result.

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.

Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.

With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.

Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.

It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.

Friend ShipHoshino Gen

Friend Ship

This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.

Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.

During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.

It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

Masaki Suda × Tomoya Nakamura “Thank You, God”

A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.

Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.

Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.

The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.