Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks.

Music captures an ordinary moment from everyday life and, through the singer’s sensibility, turns it into a drama.

Music is truly wonderful.

When we talk about friendship with our friends, cultural expressions like music and literature have become indispensable.

All the gratitude and deep emotion for our friends—feelings too powerful for words—and the many shifts of the heart can surely be expressed through music.

We’ve picked out some hidden gems among Japanese friendship songs.

Give them a listen while thinking of your friends.

Playlist

Hidden gems of friendship songs. Recommended popular tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
2	My friendSpoon		Spoon's Friendship Theme Masterpiece
3	foreverBENI		The appeal of BENI’s friendship songs
4	Bond.haji→		Hajime’s friendship song, deep lyrics
5	Dear BrideNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s friendship song is popular among hardcore fans
6	to lie on firewood and taste gall (an idiom meaning to endure hardship and persevere for future revenge or success)Anjurumu		Angerme’s friendship-themed song work
7	Thank you!!HOME MADE kazoku		Friendship song, uplifting vocals
8	Love SongGReeeeN		A subdued green friendship song
9	Uguiutakariyushi 58		A masterpiece friendship song by Kariyushi58
10	I remember youYUI		A hidden friendship song featuring YUI’s cute yet powerful vocals.
11	You’re Not Alone ~Connected Feelings~DUFF		Duff's friendship song. Passionate.
12	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		Ketsumeishi’s hidden gem friendship song
13	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A coming-of-age song portraying adolescent struggles and friendship
14	rainbowAqua Timez		A friendship song by a young vocalist
15	So SpecialAI		A friendship song by a gospel-savvy diva AI
16	MIRAIShonan no Kaze		A song by Shonan no Kaze that sings of bonds and hope
17	To You ~Forever Friend~Dew		Dew’s friendship song, with a pleasant sense of rhythm
18	Above the cloudsKokoro no Suke		A heartwarming song about the bonds with friends
19	Forever FriendsTakeuchi Mariya		A classic song whose ringing telephone evokes memories
20	I’m glad you’re here.makomina		Makomina’s Friendship Song
21	100% CourageHikaru GENJI		The Classic Friendship Song from Nintama Rantarō
22	It’s fine.Urufuruzu		Ulfuls’ Friendship Song
23	Right HereAnarchy		Anarchy’s classic friendship song
24	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		yosugala's new theme song of bonds
25	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A hopeful ballad with a warm melody
26	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		An inspiring classic that portrays the bonds of youth and the pursuit of dreams.
27	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
28	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
29	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
30	THE GIFTHirai Dai		A song that, with Dai Hirai’s gentle singing voice, likens the bond with a loved one to a “gift.”
31	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
32	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
33	StrongerEXILE		EXILE's hidden friendship song
34	You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman		Disney/Pixar's iconic songs resonate with the heart.
35	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		A heartwarming song by Ken Hirai that celebrates friendship
36	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
37	Scooping up blueatarayo		A message of gratitude and friendship that portrays the feelings of a young man in spring
38	Thank youikimonogakari		Ikimono-gakari's gratitude song
39	treasurewacci		A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one
40	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A moving song depicting the bonds of friendship and growth
41	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
42	Sun Goddessieiri reo		Leo Ieiri's friendship song
43	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
44	sunflowerAdo		A song of courage to face forward and move on like a sunflower
45	Ring Dingaimyon		A heartwarming song by Aimyon that depicts friendship
46	You are you.SMAP		SMAP hidden friendship song core-fan favorite
47	MiracleGReeeeN		A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude
48	Friendgagaga supi		A rock-infused youth anthem celebrating friendship and gratitude
49	friendNMB48		NMB48’s friendship song, valuing being yourself
50	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		An uplifting anthem with a stirring melody that celebrates friendship and new beginnings.
51	Dear, My Friendsmashoe’		A soulful, heartwarming song with a theme of friendship
52	My friendMiyuhan		A friendship song about parting and a new future
53	My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A gem of a song that sings of eternal friendship and resonates deep in the heart.
54	no planRozarīna		An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
55	20-cry-Kato Miria		Miliyah Kato’s hidden friendship song
56	Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako		Sakurako Ohara’s uplifting cheer song
57	Bestieyuka		A warm song that sings of the bonds of friendship
58	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude
59	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A moving song that celebrates gratitude and bonds with friends
60	SONG 4 UGReeeeN		A cheer song that expresses gratitude for friendship
61	My friendZARD		ZARD’s smash hit song that sings about the importance of friendship
62	To my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba		An inspiring song by Shunsuke Kiyokiba that sings of friendship and bonds
63	FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi		A heartwarming song themed around friendship
64	BeginningBLUE ENCOUNT		A friendship song by Blue Encount
65	Song of My PartnerHYENA		HYENA’s new friendship song
66	Together ~Connection~TEE		Tea's singing ability and friendship songs
67	my best friendTiara		Tiara’s friendship song is very well-made.
68	Friendazu		A new-generation vocalist who sings about friendship
69	one’s true feelingssumika		An anthem that conveys the importance of friendship
70	Your Best FriendKuraki Mai		Mai Kuraki’s hidden-gem friendship song
71	Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s exhilarating song of friendship
72	My NoteSukima Suichi		A hidden friendship song by Sukima Switch