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A bright classic about friendship. Recommended popular songs.

A playlist of songs with titles featuring “friend” or “friends,” or lyrics themed around friendship—carefully curated to include only bright, upbeat tracks.

These are wonderful songs about the importance of friends, perfect for listening together with your friends.

A bright classic song about friends. Recommended popular songs (71–80)

allyGReeeeN

GReeeeN, a music group that has delivered numerous songs about love and life, produced “Mikata” in 2022.

It was chosen as the theme song for the film How, which centers on the friendship between a person and a dog.

The song portrays a heartwarming bond that evokes the relationship between the child and the dog in the story.

Set to a slow tempo with rich choral work, their vocals convey a message filled with kindness even more deeply.

It’s a song that expresses gratitude to precious friends who, even after occasional quarrels, make up and strengthen their friendship.

Why not listen to it with thoughts for someone irreplaceable in your life?

friendNMB48

Friends / NMB48 Nana Yamada, Sayaka Yamamoto
friendNMB48

This song, which highlights the importance of friendship, is a coupling track included on NMB48’s 2014 single “Rashikunai.” Its lyrics capture the bond between like-minded friends and the mutual support they give each other, making it known as a moving masterpiece that resonates with listeners.

Performed as a duet by Nana Yamada and Sayaka Yamamoto, it features their perfectly blended harmonies.

The lyrics, filled with gratitude toward a best friend, are sure to strike a chord.

Sing it with friends at karaoke, and your bond will only deepen! It’s the perfect track for expressing thanks to a cherished friend.

ReunionRADWIMPS

This RADWIMPS song imbues the vague concept of “friends” with a comforting warmth.

It delves deeply into the meaning of friendship, skillfully expressing both its fragility and its preciousness.

Included on the album ‘X to O to Tsumi to’ released in December 2013, the piece beautifully harmonizes Yojiro Noda’s delicate lyrics with an introspective sound.

The lyrics, themed around reuniting with friends, are filled with reflections on the value of friendship felt in everyday moments.

It’s a moving track that accompanies time spent with longtime companions or old friends you haven’t seen in a while.

A bright classic about friendship. Recommended popular songs (81–90)

HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI 'Haruka' Official Music Video
HarukaYOASOBI

YOASOBI’s song is a piece that conveys the preciousness of friendship.

Released in 2020, it depicts a girl’s growth from the perspective of a mug and was also chosen as the image song for the “Art Aquarium Exhibition 2021: Festival of Goldfish.” Centered on the themes of meeting and parting, it warmly expresses the bond between objects and people through its lyrics.

Its beautiful melody resonates deeply with listeners’ hearts, making it perfect for reflecting on memories with a dear friend.

Give it a listen when you want to feel the bond of friendship or sink into a nostalgic mood.

be master of lifeaiko

This is a song by aiko about the importance of friendship.

It’s one of the tracks on the album Natsufuku, released in June 2001, and it was also used as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s “3C.” Set to a lively rhythm, the lyrics express both the strength to overcome any hardship and the delicate emotions that sometimes reveal vulnerability.

The coexistence of a resolve to support the other person and a desire to be supported oneself is sure to resonate with many listeners.

It’s a perfect song for those who cherish bonds with friends and want to face life with a positive attitude.

It’s also a staple at live shows that gets the whole venue excited, and listening together can help you rediscover the value of friendship.

My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Boku no Friend” - TV Size - (TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’ Ending Theme) MV
My friendMiyuhan

A signature song by Mewhan that celebrates the importance of friendship.

The lyrics, which depict youthful farewells, reunions, and the strength of bonds, resonate deeply.

The line “When you’re in trouble, I’ll run to you anytime, anywhere” conveys how reassuring it is to have friends.

Included on the album ‘Self Schema,’ released in February 2017, it was also used as the ending theme for the anime ‘Kemono Friends.’ It’s perfect as background music for graduations or reunions when you want to look back on memories with dear friends.

A recommended track for anyone who wants to reaffirm their bonds with friends.

Maybe because we’re friends.Koresawa

This song is filled with kindness and heartwarming friendship.

Released in May 2018, it was used as the ending theme for the anime “Go-chan: Moko to Kōri no Ue no Yakusoku.” Written and composed by Koresawa as she reflected on her own experiences of friendship, the track features a gentle, pop sound that warmly embraces memories and bonds with friends.

The music video is made up of fan-submitted clips on the theme of “friendship,” with selected footage woven together from over 300 submissions.

It’s a song to listen to when you want to remember precious times with friends or express gratitude to someone important.