[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 Moving Friendship Songs (71–80)
Bestieyuka
This is a song by Yuka that depicts ordinary, everyday moments spent with a dear friend while directly expressing the feelings she has for them.
The bright, cheerful sound leaves a strong impression, conveying how much fun the time spent together feels.
It portrays memories of supporting each other through both happy and difficult times, and expresses gratitude.
The song carries a message of continuing to support one another as you head toward the future, and you can feel the strength of a deep bond.
You’re my friend.Hey! Say! JUMP
This is a song by Hey! Say! JUMP, whose popularity is skyrocketing among both younger audiences and adults.
The song’s appeal lies in its straightforward lyrics that clearly express gratitude to friends and the hope to keep getting along from here on out.
Among friendship songs, it’s especially easy to understand and a track I’d recommend to younger listeners.
Best FriendKiroro
Speaking of Kiroro, many of their songs are so popular that they’re even sung at school graduation ceremonies, making them perfect for scenes of friendship and bonds.
Each word carried by their gentle melodies resonates deeply in the heart.
The song “Best Friend” introduced here expresses gratitude for the trusted friend who was there to help during hard times and brought back a smile.
Listen to it while thinking of your beloved friend, and when you see them next, try sharing your everyday appreciation.
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster
When you’re a student, you often spend almost every day with your close friends or your significant other—during classes, breaks, after school, on the way home, and even in your private time, right? Because you’ve shared both the happy and the tough moments together, I think it’s wonderful that you can keep smiling no matter what happens.
Little Glee Monster’s “My Best Friend,” just as the title suggests, is a bright and poppy song about your number-one friend.
Like the members having a blast in the music video, let’s sing this song and forget about the bad stuff!
ReunionRADWIMPS
I think the lyrics that say friends are something you just find yourself becoming are really beautiful.
You don’t go out of your way to confirm, “We’re friends, right?” Before you know it, you’re just together, and that becomes the norm… That kind of friendship is what the song celebrates, so I felt it’s a track I want to listen to over and over.
Always with youshino
When you graduate from junior high school, you often end up entering different high schools and drifting apart.
I don’t think that’s uncommon.
This was a song I wanted friends to listen to at times like that.
It might remind you that the person next to you right now is a very important friend.
one’s true feelingssumika
Sumika’s 2021 youth anthem is a song called “Honne” (“True Feelings”).
It was also chosen as the support song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, so it’s well known among soccer team students and sports fans.
Since it was released in January, it’s also been embraced by young people as a song to express gratitude for their school days during the season of parting with friends.
Among teammates pursuing big goals, there were probably times when they couldn’t speak from the heart, but through this song, we’d like to convey words of thanks—thank you.
If you laugh at the skywacci
This song, wacci’s “Sora ni Waraeba,” perfectly embodies the phrase “fiery friendship.” It was released in July 2018 as the first of four consecutive monthly digital singles.
Many people are working hard at their studies, club activities, or toward their future dreams, and setbacks are common.
In those moments, it’s easy to feel alone, but this song reminds us that there’s always someone cheering us on and that friends are by our side.
It might be a great song to give to a friend who’s feeling defeated or down.
I’m glad you’re here.makomina
Makomina is the duo of Mako and Minami, who broke out after showing off their twin-dance videos on social media and are popular among women their age.
As the title suggests, their song “Kimi ga Ite Yokatta” (“I’m Glad You’re Here”) is a friendship anthem overflowing with gratitude toward the other person.
Since Makomina were high schoolers at the time, the emotions feel very real, making it a song that likely resonates easily with high school–age listeners.
If you want to express gratitude to a friend you’re always with, it might feel a bit embarrassing, but a song like this could be a great way to say it.
My friendMiyuhan
It’s a beautiful song that portrays the friendships of youth.
Miyuhan’s clear, transparent voice vividly colors precious memories with friends.
Released in February 2017, this track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Kemono Friends,” resonating with many listeners.
The lyrics contain both the sadness of parting from friends and the hope of seeing them again, making your heart swell every time you listen.
It’s a song I especially recommend to high school students.
Try humming it with friends or singing it at your graduation ceremony—it will surely become a wonderful, lasting memory.