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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.

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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.

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YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video

This song is perfect for expressing friendship.

Released in July 2021, it was also used as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial and is based on the novel RGB.

Considered one of YOASOBI’s signature works, it vividly depicts a heartwarming story in which three friends who had grown apart reunite after 15 years and rediscover their bond.

It beautifully conveys the power of friendship—that hearts remain connected even when apart—paired with a melodic composition.

It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from or reuniting with a friend.

It’s also recommended as background music for message videos or slideshows to express your feelings to someone special.

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Ring Ding

It’s a song that thoughtfully portrays care and compassion for a friend.

The protagonist encourages a friend who’s feeling down, sometimes with tough love and sometimes with gentle words, showing a sincere willingness to face them honestly.

While the melody is uptempo and poppy, the lyrics are filled with deep friendship and empathy.

It’s included on Aimyon’s first album, “Seishun no Excitement,” released in September 2017.

The album also features popular tracks like “Ikite Itanda yo na” and “Kimi wa Rock wo Kikanai.” This piece is perfect for anyone who wants to reaffirm a cherished bond with a friend or who feels the desire to encourage someone.

Hey, my friendMr.forute

Mr. Fōrute – Hey, My Friend [Official Music Video]

This song beautifully depicts the invisible bonds of friendship.

Written and composed by Mr.

Furbte’s vocalist, Tsukasa Inao, it was released as an advance digital single in January 2021.

Later included on the album “sweet life,” the track sets the precious ties between friends—and the ups and downs they overcome together—to a refreshing melody.

Starting in September of the same year, it was also chosen as the theme song for the Twitter drama “Itadakeba, Totoshi.” sponsored by the Nisshin Seifun Group, drawing attention as a track that colors the “delicious” moments of youth.

When you’re struggling to make memories with friends or want to express gratitude to your cherished companions, this song will be a reassuring ally.

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ORANGE RANGE - A Heartfelt Telepathy

This is a song with a universal message that our hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.

Centered on the bonds that transcend physical distance, it portrays heart-to-heart connections alongside a warm, uplifting melody.

Released in December 2004 as a track on the album “musiQ,” it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI, capturing the hearts of many.

The song was used as an insert track in the film “Check It Out, Yo!” and led to a collaboration with MONGOL800.

It’s a work where ORANGE RANGE’s diverse musicality blends beautifully with a technopop sound.

This is a song you’ll want to listen to when parting from dear friends or thinking of companions far away.

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.