A precious friend who shares your joy when something good happens, and who listens to you and encourages you when you’re in trouble or feeling sad.
Many people feel too shy to express their gratitude in everyday life, but would like to convey their feelings properly when the right opportunity comes, don’t you think?
Here, we’ll introduce especially recommended friendship songs that express gratitude to such friends.
Try dedicating them on various occasions, such as birthdays or weddings.
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Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
This is a song widely known as the theme for the Doraemon movies.
When you think of your friends’ faces, don’t you always picture them smiling? Laughing together, fighting sometimes, getting a push when you needed it.
Sharing all kinds of moments with friends makes those bonds grow so strong.
They become a presence that feels naturally there, even after many years.
When you think about it again, it really makes you appreciate how great friends are—that’s the kind of song this is.
together; along with; bothWANIMA
A song that perfectly suits youth: WANIMA’s “Tomoni.” Released in 2016, it’s the first track on their second single “JUICE UP!!” and also served as the CM song for Kao’s “8×4 Body Fresh.” It’s one of WANIMA’s signature tracks, bursting with speed and lifting your spirits.
It’s a song that really hits home for people facing lots of worries—especially students.
It’s also a great song to give to a friend who’s struggling with something.
allyGReeeeN
“Ally” is a song that expresses gratitude to a friend who always stays by your side in tough times.
Since it was the theme song for the friendship-themed movie “Haw,” many of you may already know it.
It’s performed by the vocal group GReeeeN.
The straightforward, heartfelt lyrics combined with their beautiful harmonies are sure to move you to tears.
With its slow tempo and few high-note sections, it’s also an easy song to sing at karaoke, so I highly recommend it.
HarukaYOASOBI
A heartwarming song by YOASOBI that expresses gratitude to a cherished friend.
Its richly narrative lyrics convey the deep bond between the protagonist, a young girl, and the ever-watchful mug “Prince of the Moon.” Their relationship—walking together through life’s joys and sorrows from middle school to college, then marriage and raising children—is portrayed alongside a gentle melody.
Released in December 2020, the track is a collaboration with broadcast writer Osamu Suzuki.
Boasting a remarkable milestone of over 100 million streams, it has captured the hearts of many listeners.
It’s a perfect listen when you want to reflect on memories with someone special or express a wordless sense of gratitude.
My friend — now and always aheadKetsumeishi
Ketsumeishi’s 29th single, “Tomo yo ~ Kono saki mo zutto…” released in 2016.
This song was also the theme for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.” It’s a number centered on friendship, making it a perfect track for expressing gratitude to your friends.
Even if we can’t see the future, there’s a kind of certainty that we’ll always be together with this person—and it’s a friendship song that conveys that feeling directly and without embarrassment.
sunflowerAdo
An inspiring message song that portrays the desire to keep moving forward, like a sunflower stretching straight toward the sun.
Set to a bright and refreshing melody, Ado’s clear, transparent vocals resonate deeply.
Despite grappling with low self-esteem and anxiety, the song is filled with courage and determination to take one step at a time, supported by the bonds with loved ones.
Released in July 2023, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS drama “18/40: Dreams and Love If We’re Together.” It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or when you want to change yourself.
The feelings of caring for someone and the resolve to move forward in your own way will surely strike a chord.
You are here.wacci
It’s precisely because we have someone precious that we can move forward.
This song is filled with that warm message.
A gently comforting melody and vocals that are both powerful and delicate resonate, leaving a deep impression on the listener’s heart.
Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime “Backflip!!,” it perfectly matches the story of the bonds within a boys’ high school rhythmic gymnastics team.
Consider gifting it when you want to say “thank you” to dear friends or teammates, for birthdays or new beginnings.