[A moving friendship song] For dear friends and best friends. Songs of friendship that make you feel the bond.
Have you ever wanted to express your feelings to a dear friend through a song?
Feelings like everyday gratitude, encouragement for a friend you’ll soon be apart from, or congratulations for a wedding can be hard to put into words…
So in this article, we’ll introduce plenty of recommended friendship songs that can truly convey those emotions!
Even when we call them “friendship songs,” the sentiments embedded in each one vary widely, so you’re sure to find a moving track that perfectly fits you and your friend.
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[Moving Friendship Songs] For cherished friends and best friends. Friendship songs that let you feel the bond (31–40)
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa
Road of Major have created many songs that bring back memories of youthful sweat, tears, and joy.
Among their tracks, the perfect one to dedicate to a dear friend is “Taisetsu na Mono” (“Something Precious”).
Though released back when they were still an indie band, it spent weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and became a record-breaking hit.
Even if you can’t rush to the side of a friend who’s stumbled and fallen, sending them this song to say “It’s going to be okay” will surely lift their spirits!
FamilyNanannin no Mugiwara Kaizokudan
This song, the theme for the game From TV animation ONE PIECE: Ocean’s Dream! based on the anime ONE PIECE, powerfully sings about our comrades who walk alongside us in our dreams as our family.
I felt it’s a song that makes you want to move forward—believing in and helping each other with your crewmates—even if the dreams each of us is aiming for are different.
ReunionRADWIMPS
2013 release “X to O to Tsumi to” (×と○と罪と) に収録。
For guys, things like friendship and “best friends” can be kind of embarrassing.
It’s like the moment you put “best friend” into words, it stops being that.
So what is a friend, then? Yojiro Noda says it all in this song.
It’s a track that resonates as a male friendship anthem, and at the same time it sounds like a real slice of RADWIMPS’ own story.
By the end, you’re wrapped in a refreshing sense of emotion.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
As the title suggests, this BUMP track is perfect as a song to give to a dear friend.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film “Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Angel Wings.” The lyrics, carried by BUMP’s gentle melody, are said to portray Nobita from the perspective of Lilulu, a character in the movie.
They express a warm wish: when the day comes that you grow and run into various walls, remember the days we spent together and my smiling face, and find strength in them.
Why not gift this to a friend who’s going far away?
MemoriesNiziU
Born from an audition show, NiziU has been captivating the world with their cute dancing and vocals.
Released digitally in February 2024, this track is an emotional pop song that blends the excitement and bittersweetness unique to spring.
It was chosen as the theme song for Universal Studios Japan’s “Uni Spring 2024,” and it was also announced that it will be included on the mini-album AWAKE.
The message—depicting the moment when everyday life with friends, once taken for granted, becomes an irreplaceable treasure at the milestone of graduation—is sure to resonate with students in the same situation.
Believing that bonds won’t fade even when you’re apart, it’s the perfect song to express your gratitude to your cherished friends!
[Moving Friendship Songs] For cherished friends and best friends. Friendship songs that make you feel the bond (41–50)
You are my friend.Daiamondo☆Yukai
If you’re a fan of the Toy Story film series, this will be familiar.
The theme song for Toy Story, written by American singer-songwriter Randy Newman, is performed in the Japanese version by artists such as Diamond Yukai and Toshiaki Karasawa, who voiced the main character.
Its distinctly American arrangement paired with a gentle melody delivers a wonderful message that resonates with both children and adults.
In short, it’s recommended for everyone—from elementary, middle, and high school students to working adults.
Still…arashi
It’s an emotional message song that sings of the loneliness of parting and the hope that we’ll meet again someday.
Performed by Arashi, it was included as a B-side on the 2007 single “Happiness.” The lyrics make you realize that you are who you are today because of the time you spent with your best friend.
It really warms your heart.
Please consider giving this song to someone important to you.
They’ll surely feel the same way about you.