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.
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Girls' band friendship songs (1–10)
Shangri-LaChatmonchy
Shangri-La by Chatmonchy begins with a distinctive rhythm.
It was also used as an anime ending theme.
The unique beat they lay down evokes the whimsical twists of everyday life.
Although the song is from about ten years ago, its timeless sound is simply wonderful.
It’s a track that teaches the value of friendship.
Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO
SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” opens with light, crisp guitar cuts and delivers a sound that makes you feel everything is smooth sailing.
It was also featured in an NTT Docomo commercial.
Even on days when you’ve had a fight with a friend, listening to this song gives you energy and helps you be honest with yourself.
Charonnegoto
Negoto is a four-piece girls’ band born in the Heisei era.
“Charon,” expressed through their unique worldview in alternative rock, can be said to firmly carry on the lineage of Japanese rock.
Its exhilarating pace blends well with the gentle yet driving vocals, creating a pleasant feel.
It’s a song that evokes faint memories of moments with friends.
LOVE TRIPthe peggies
“LOVE TRIP” by the peggies feels like it releases all the feelings that have been building up.
Their rock makes me sense a talent that definitely can’t be contained within the ‘girls’ label.
Their vocals, which make you feel like you’re traveling along with the song, are soothing.
It’s the kind of track I want to listen to when I want to clear away complex emotions all at once.
Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy
Written as the theme song for the film “Zenbu of Tokyo,” released in October 2024, this track marks a major milestone for Conton Candy as their first movie theme song.
Its exhilarating guitar sound and lyrics depicting the struggles of youth set against the city of Tokyo leave a strong impression.
Loveless words and unpleasant memories of the past are all reset by a loved one’s smile—imbued with the purity and strength that come with youth.
Vocalist Tsumugi has said the song was created with the message “I want you to be yourself,” conveying a wish for listeners not to forget their own colors even amid a chaotic city.
It’s a masterpiece we highly recommend to anyone who can relate to the conflicts of adolescence and the hope for the future.
POOLtricot
The utterly translucent trio is the three-piece girls’ band tricot.
POOL, crafted from sounds as clear as water, seems to express the full range of human emotions—joy, anger, sorrow, and pleasure.
Like human feelings, its unpredictable song developments never let the listener grow bored.
It’s a track that feels like it portrays a relationship with friends with whom you’ve shared every emotion.
NOW ON AIRakai kouen
Akai Koen’s “NOW ON AIR” opens with a resounding, shimmery guitar and unfolds dynamically.
This up-tempo rock track inspires a sense of hope for what’s ahead and fills you with energy.
It’s the kind of song you’ll want to listen to with the friends you spend your days with.