A bright classic about friendship. Recommended popular songs.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

ELT tour 1998 Dear My Friend

Included on the 1997 album “everlasting.” Used as the commercial song for Slim Beauty House.

A two-member music group that debuted in 1996.

The upbeat, lively rhythm and pop, catchy melody are paired with an emotionally rich vocal performance that really tugs at the heart.

Dear, My Friendsmashoe’

mashoe’ – Dear, My Friends 【Music Video】

Among friendship songs, mashoe’s “Dear, My Friends” is a masterpiece where wistfulness and gratitude resonate.

The lyrics are a message to friends far away, prompting listeners to recall memories of those they cherish.

This soulful pop tune fully showcases mashoe’s musicality, with a memorable chorus featuring distinctive choral work.

Its comfortable melody, rooted in Black music, evokes gratitude for the days we once laughed together, overcoming quarrels and even severed ties in human relationships.

Be sure to experience the stirring sense of friendship in “Dear, My Friends.”

Your Best FriendKuraki Mai

Mai Kuraki “Your Best Friend”

If you’re looking for a quintessential song that portrays a bittersweet friendship, Mai Kuraki’s “Your Best Friend” is definitely the one to recommend.

When it was released in 2011, it became a huge hit as the ending theme of Detective Conan.

With its moving melody and lyrics, the powerful message—“Your feelings are reaching me”—unexpectedly grips the heart.

Though friendships can face quarrels or even breakups, this song makes you want to reaffirm the bond with a dear friend; it’s a piece that truly resonates.

Even with friends far away, listening to this track lets you feel that you’re always connected at heart.

It’s a wonderful song that encourages us to cherish friendship and live with gratitude.

TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Twins / CHiCO with HoneyWorks

A heartwarming song wrapped in a gentle melody that embraces the bond between best friends, expressing friendship in straightforward words.

It lovingly portrays the everyday moments between girls—chatting excitedly about romance, or sharing laughs even after tearful arguments.

Released in August 2017, this track was used as the opening theme for the second cour of the TV anime “PriPri Chi-chan!!”.

It’s a recommended song for conveying gratitude not only to your best friend, but also to a sister who feels like a best friend.

I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

It’s a heartwarming song that makes you feel a precious connection with someone.

With a powerful melody and a relatable message, it brings back memories of promises made at life’s milestones and the irreplaceable bond with close friends, resonating deeply in your heart.

As a rock number that conveys SUPER BEAVER’s sincere feelings, it has captivated many listeners.

Released as a single in July 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers.” It beautifully merges with the movie’s themes of “reuniting with someone important” and “hope for the future,” expressing the film’s worldview through music.

This piece is perfect for times when you want to look back on memories with a best friend or when there’s someone you’ve been meaning to reach out to after a long time.

It reminds you of the warm feeling that, even when apart, hearts remain connected.

A Song for YouKoike Teppei

Teppei Koike "A Song for You"

A major hit friendship song by Teppei Koike, an artist especially popular among women for his straightforward vocals that resonate with listeners and his approachable musical worldview.

It’s an upbeat track that directly expresses gratitude toward irreplaceable friends.

FriendFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Tomo yo (Fukuyama☆Summer Great Thanksgiving Festival: My Stadium Live Requests!! ~Let’s Do It with an Acoustic Performance~)

A massive hit by Masaharu Fukuyama, an artist who continues to lead Japan’s music scene with a lustrous husky voice that captivates everyone and powerful performances.

It’s a bright friendship song that expresses gratitude to friends who are always there to support you.