[For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs
When it comes to friendship songs, countless tracks have been released over the years.
There are songs about same-gender friendships and male-female friendships, ones that look back on shared memories, and ones that express gratitude.
The lyrics cover a wide range of themes, and the musical styles vary as well.
In this article, we’ll introduce moving friendship songs we want high school students to hear, carefully selected from among the many out there.
We focused mainly on tracks by artists who’ve been in the spotlight recently, so you’re sure to find a new favorite.
Be sure to listen to the songs we’re about to introduce while reading along with the lyrics!
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[For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs (61–70)
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I wanted people in their third year of junior high, who are feeling conflicted about having to walk different paths, to listen to this.
Even though we’ll go our separate ways, let’s do our best—it’s a message of encouragement, and I feel it gives you the strong belief that even if we’re apart, our friendship won’t change at all.
Ring Dingaimyon
This is a song by Aimyon characterized by lyrics brimming with kindness and a catchy pop melody.
It watches over a friend who’s feeling down, offering a positive message while staying close to someone putting on a brave face, resulting in a heartwarming track that values honest emotional expression.
Included on the album “Seishun no Excitement,” the song was released in September 2017 and is known as an ambitious work that opened up new horizons for Aimyon.
Whether it’s parting with a friend, a graduation ceremony, or a wedding, it’s sure to resonate when you want to send words of encouragement to someone important.
Friendshipkingu gidora
The lyrics were so deep and thought-provoking.
I realized that a best friend is someone you suddenly find is always by your side—you say what you want to each other, fight sometimes, yet still stay close… It made me think that it’s something that just naturally happens before you even notice.
It reaffirmed for me that it’s not something you can force into being.
Beloved daysyangusukinii
Young Skinny’s “Beloved Days” is a song about feelings for a dear friend—the kind of friend you want to stay with even if you can’t understand everything about each other.
It’s included on the 2023 EP If Only We Could Find Happiness in Anything.
At school, there are people you click with and people you don’t, and it’s hard to be close with everyone.
Still, even with someone whose hobbies differ from yours and whose opinions rarely align, you might catch an unguarded expression or simply feel an inexplicable vibe and find yourself liking them—and becoming friends.
This song heightens the desire to cherish friends like that forever.
Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira
Amigo, the Spanish word for “friend,” is the title of Shuuji to Akira’s mega-hit that strikingly captures the heat of friendship.
Set to passionate Latin rhythms, it depicts the protagonist racing forward with a single-minded desire to help his best friend.
It’s a gem of a song packed with universal emotions—relying on a trusted friend, the regret of breaking a promise—felt by everyone.
Released in November 2005 as the theme song for the Nippon TV drama Nobuta wo Produce, this friendship anthem gives you the courage to keep moving forward, even when your heart wavers and you’re filled with doubt.
Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot
A perfect song for middle school days when friendships deepen has arrived from Kankaku Piero.
Its familiar melody and heartfelt lyrics resonate with listeners and evoke a sense of nostalgia.
Released in May 2016, this track was chosen as the theme song for the NTV Sunday drama “We’re Millennials.
Got a problem?” Centered on the themes of self-actualization and a commitment to justice, it carries a message to one’s future self.
It’s a song that stays close to moments spent with cherished friends and times when you want to express your gratitude.
Why not add it to your playlist and spend some heartwarming time? Through music, you’re sure to feel those moments when irreplaceable friendships grow even deeper.
Friend ShipHoshino Gen
This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.
Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.
Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.
During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.
It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.