RAG MusicFriendship Songs
A lovely friendship song

A friendship song by a girls' band

In the sense of creating something together with companions, bands and friendship may occupy a similar place.

Among songs that sing about such friendship, I’ve picked out a few by Japanese girls’ bands.

Girls band friendship songs (21–30)

I willChelsy

Chelsy 1st single “I will” — insert song for the anime “Blue Spring Ride” — music video
I willChelsy

Chelsy is a three-piece girls’ rock band.

Their song “I will” drew attention as an insert song for a TV anime based on a hugely popular comic.

Their emotionally rich music and her gentle singing voice bring out a sense of sincerity in listeners.

It’s a song that reaffirms each other’s presence and makes you feel that this connection will continue on.

Special BoyfriendGO-BANG’S

GO-BANG’S – Special Boyfriend – Original Video 1989
Special BoyfriendGO-BANG'S

In 1989, the glorious golden age of the band boom, GO-BANG’S stood out as an eccentric three-piece girls’ rock band.

Their upbeat tempos, visuals, and vocals that capture the spirit of the era evoke a nostalgic sense of warmth.

It might remind you of those tender moments when friendship blossomed into love.

Girls band friendship songs (31–40)

Soldier GirlsRick Rack

Rick Rack was a three-piece band mainly active in the Kansai region.

Sadly, they broke up in 2017, but Soldiers Girls brings back the passion of those days.

Many people were surely blown away by their musicianship, which surpassed their pure visual image.

The heaviness that you wouldn’t expect from just three members resonates with the friends who shared those tough times with me day after day.

I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru

Kino no Ko Hotel “I Want to Burn Out” PV Full – kinocohotel –
I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru

From the resounding, solitary bass that growls and the distorted guitar sound, to the drums that carve it all in, and the mysteriously haunting vocals that won’t leave your ears—once you hear it, you can’t forget it.

The song is Kinoco Hotel’s “Moetsukitai no.” It’s the one I want to listen to when I’m about to accomplish something and feel like burning out together with it.

DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS

Princess Princess 'Diamonds <Diamond>'
DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS

Even people who aren’t familiar with Japanese all-female rock bands will hear this song and instantly think of that band—Princess Princess, the perennial big-name act that has made its mark across generations.

In particular, their signature song “Diamonds” is the epitome of the mainstream.

The way they sing, as if reveling in the spirit of the times, truly shines like a diamond.

Gravity zero-gravityShonen Naifu

This rising, climbing sound has an indescribably pleasant feel.

Shonen Knife, loved by Kurt Cobain of NIRVANA, is a proud girls’ rock band.

It’s simple, yet you can feel their love for pure punk.

It’s a song that makes you sense the refreshing bond of friendship.