[A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.

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Friends / NMB48 Nana Yamada, Sayaka Yamamoto

This is a song included as a coupling track on NMB48’s 10th single, “Rashikunai,” released in 2014.

It sings about the feelings toward a best friend—how, with a friend like you, I can walk through life as my true, authentic self.

Just listening to it makes me feel like I could cry.

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Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Song of the Candy”

A gem-like ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN that sings of deep bonds and trust.

Featured on the album “orbital period,” this song explores the essence of “believing.” It portrays a relationship so profound that one completely trusts the other—so much so that even betrayal might go unnoticed.

Fujiwara Motoo’s delicate lyricism unfolds through cosmic-scale storytelling of the two’s encounter and the “candy” as a symbol imbued with a soul.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced parting from someone dear, or for anyone who wants to trust someone deeply.

Its heartfelt lyrics and beautiful melody will gently embrace the listener’s heart.

If I’m with youLittle Glee Monster

Little Glee Monster "If I'm With You"

It’s a heartwarming song that sings of the preciousness of friendship—“Even with doubts and anxieties about the future, if I’m with you, I can overcome them.” Little Glee Monster’s beautiful harmonies and powerful vocals add even greater depth to the melody.

Released in June 2021, the track carries a message with extra weight, grounded in the members’ experiences of taking a break and returning.

When we stand at life’s crossroads, everyone has moments when they realize the importance of dear friends.

This is a song that gives you the courage to take each other’s hands and move forward together at times like these.

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Superfly “A Bouquet With Love” Music Video

Superfly captivates with an overwhelming, powerful vocal presence that belies her small frame.

One of her signature songs is “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with All My Love”)! It’s popular as a song to dedicate to parents at weddings, but it’s also perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special, regardless of age or gender.

Even if you can’t say a straightforward “thank you,” your heartfelt feelings will surely reach a close friend—though thinking that way can make you miss the moment to say it.

This is a number that gives you the push you need to convey your appreciation to a dear friend.

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RIP SLYME – Remember(RIP SLYME with MONGOL800)

When I listen to this song when I’m feeling down or anxious, it reminds me that I have friends who are cheering me on, believing in me, and waiting for me.

It gives me the strength to hang in there a little longer, and I think it’s a friendship song that calms my heart.

A friend of a friendOkazaki Taiiku

A friend of a friend

Have you ever had that awkward experience of going over to a friend’s house and finding a kid you don’t know there? Taiiku Okazaki’s hit song takes that relatable “we’ve all been there” moment as its theme! With a catchy melody and humor-packed lyrics, it tickles the listener’s heart.

Broadcast on “Minna no Uta” since October 2024, it’s loved by people of all ages, from kids to adults.

This piece is filled with the unique charm of Taiiku Okazaki, who excels at expressing the subtleties of human relationships through music, and the more you listen, the more you relate.

Listen with your friends—you’ll be saying, “So true!” together for sure!

Like the shining moonSuperfly

Superfly “Like the Shining Moon” Music Video

It is a moving ballad filled with warm affection and deep gratitude.

Feelings for a precious presence that made you shine are beautifully expressed by likening them to the moon’s light.

Just as the moon receives the sun’s rays and illuminates the night sky, you too shine through someone’s love, and then use that light to illuminate someone else.

This heartwarming song portrays such a cycle of love.

Released in August 2012, it was chosen as the theme song for a TBS drama and resonated with many people.

It is a song that gently stays by your side when you want to convey thanks to someone important or when you want to find the light within yourself.