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A lovely friendship song

A roundup of bright friendship songs: upbeat tracks and crowd-pleasers.

There are lots of songs about friendship, and you’ll probably hear them at friends’ birthdays, during graduation season, and even at weddings.

You might also sing friendship songs at karaoke.

At times like that, you might find yourself thinking, “Among friendship songs, I want to listen to or sing something upbeat.”

In this article, we’ll introduce lively, up-tempo tracks that are perfect for getting everyone excited!

Use this as a reference when you want to listen to or sing friendship songs with a bright, cheerful vibe.

A collection of bright friendship songs. Upbeat and hype tracks (71–80)

I can do anything.SUSHIBOYS

SUSHIBOYS – I Can Do Anything [Official Music Video]
I can do anything.SUSHIBOYS

This song makes you want to treasure the memories of that lively school culture festival with everyone forever.

It’s a track by the hip-hop group SUSHIBOYS from Ogose, Saitama Prefecture, released as a digital single in January 2018.

Set to an energetic beat, it delivers a positive message.

The words “Let’s take on anything—there’s nothing we can’t achieve” are sure to resonate with you and your friends.

Add this wonderful song to your playlist to light up your big event!

Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

UNISON SQUARE GARDEN “Sugar Song and Bitter Step” Live Music Video
Sugar Song and Bitter StepUNISON SQUARE GARDEN

A driving, upbeat band sound with great groove and tempo—this track is guaranteed to get everyone pumped! The lyrics, “Let’s mess around with our friends and shock the world!” are the very essence of friendship.

It originally came from an anime, but thanks to the band’s success, it’s a well-known classic that many people recognize.

together; along with; bothWANIMA

WANIMA – Together (OFFICIAL VIDEO)
together; along with; bothWANIMA

This is a friendship song by WANIMA, the band that reignited the melodic hardcore boom and is now hugely popular in households across Japan.

It’s a gentle track packed with feelings for the friends who shared a precious youth together—cheering on a friend heading down a different path, gratitude for having met, and memories of the times you’ve shared.

Though the message is moving and sure to tug at your heart, the song itself is bright and catchy in true WANIMA fashion—an excellent pick that will get the crowd going when played by a band.

A roundup of bright friendship songs: Up-tempo and hype tracks (81–90)

My friendZARD

My Friend / ZARD [A Cappella]
My friendZARD

It’s the ending theme of the anime Slam Dunk and one of ZARD’s signature songs.

Centered on the theme of friendship, it conveys the idea that just being together makes you stronger.

Hugely popular across generations, it’s guaranteed to get everyone excited when played at school or cultural festivals!

POSITIVE feat. Dream Amitofubeats

tofubeats - POSITIVE feat. Dream Ami
POSITIVE feat. Dream Amitofubeats

This is a collaborative track by the up-and-coming Kobe-based trackmaker tofubeats and DREAM’s Ami.

It’s turned into a refreshing youth anthem.

It really gives you a push, saying, “Dance, have fun, and just try your best with a positive attitude!”

Tetote with GReeeeNwhiteeeen

whiteeeen “Tetote with GReeeeN” MV (Short Ver.)
Tetote with GReeeeNwhiteeeen

It’s a youthful song where the sparkling sounds scattered throughout the melody shine like friendship or love.

On the surface it might seem like a love song, but it also shares elements with friendship, so listeners may interpret it differently.

Either way, the energetic vocals are sure to boost the excitement at sports days and athletic festivals!

We are!kitadani hiroshi

TV Anime “ONE PIECE” 1000th Episode Commemoration: We Are!
We are!kitadani hiroshi

The first opening theme of the hugely popular anime, ONE PIECE.

Centered on the theme of dreams, this song brings to mind Luffy and his crew as they continue their adventure while cherishing their friends.

It may be a bit old, but as the theme song of a hit anime, it’s still widely recognized today.

It’s perfect not only for band performances but also for singing at karaoke competitions or using as BGM in video projects.

A highly recommended track that lets you feel the bonds between friends.