An emotionally stirring, heartwarming message! A Heisei-era friendship song

Friendship songs that portray the bonds between friends can make your heart swell just by listening, can’t they?

From powerful messages to sentimental scenes, many people may find themselves reminiscing about their youth.

And for those who are right in the middle of their youth now, there might be songs that resonate because they reflect your own experiences.

This time, we’re introducing friendship songs that colored the Heisei era.

Try listening to them with your friends or singing them at karaoke, and take the chance to reaffirm your friendships!

Playlist

An emotionally stirring, heartwarming message! A Heisei-era friendship song
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		An anthem to cheer you on through the hardships of work
2	OneRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s heartwarming youth song
3	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A soothing song about feelings for cherished companions
4	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		The bonds of friendship and support, the power of songs that resonate in the heart
5	Best FriendKiroro		A moving masterpiece that portrays friendship and resonates in the heart.
6	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		A moving song that portrays friendship and youth
7	DEAR FRIENDSPERSONZ		An iconic song that celebrates friendship, a heart-stirring anthem
8	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A heartwarming and moving song that portrays friendship
9	Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro		Naotaro Moriyama’s youth anthem “Sakura” moves listeners to tears.
10	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s heartbreak song, the bittersweet feelings of youth
11	Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki		A youth anthem about leaving one’s hometown to chase a dream
12	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A heartwarming youth song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
13	far; distant; by farGRe4N BOYZ		Sing of setting out on a journey toward dreams and a heart of gratitude
14	The Goofy Man’s WaySUPER EIGHT		A passionate anthem of support that rises again even after failure
15	PASSIONSun Set Swish		An encouraging cheer song by SunSet Swish that gives you courage
16	That dayWaT		A song of bonds with companions who pursue their dreams
17	Friendlecca		The song “Friend,” which warmly sings about the bonds with friends
18	Until the day we meet againyuzu		We’ll meet again—let’s face forward and keep walking.
19	wingsRemioromen		A refreshing song brimming with a sense of openness
20	FlenjerOtsuka Ai		A song that cheers you on with the Friendship Sentai
21	sunflowerYūsuke		A cheering song that conveys feelings of gratitude, by Yusuke Kamiji
22	My friendZARD		ZARD’s classic song “Don’t Give Up,” which portrays love and bonds
23	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A heartwarming song that portrays the bonds of friendship
24	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		An anthem of encouragement for adventure and hope, like an RPG
25	together; along with; bothWANIMA		Kumamoto Earthquake relief song, a song of friendship and hope
26	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE		ZONE's moving summer friendship song
27	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Motohiro Hata’s love-filled anime song becomes a huge hit
28	My WayDef Tech		An anthem that moves forward together with comrades
29	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
30	proofflumpool		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
31	If you laugh at the skywacci		A cheer for those who strive, a song of friendship
32	FriendKetsumeishi		A song that celebrates a friend's departure and praises friendship
33	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring movie theme song that celebrates the value of friendship
34	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		The passionate bond of youth songs by Shuji and Akira
35	Love letterHamada Masatoshi		A masterpiece depicting Masatoshi Hamada’s friendship and dreams
36	Remember (with MONGOL800)RIP SLYME		A friendship song born from a meeting at a summer festival
37	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
38	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
39	GarnetOku Hanako		The heartwarming theme song of The Girl Who Leapt Through Time
40	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude