[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!

Playlist

[For High School Students] A Collection of Touching Friendship Songs
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	skyBE:FIRST		A song by BE:FIRST that supports adolescence
2	ChessboardOfisharu Higedan Dism		Official HIGE DANDism’s required piece for a school music competition
3	Song of a FriendGRe4N BOYZ		A ballad that sings of friendship, evoking memories of youth
4	Because I want to be by your side.SHISHAMO		A song that sings about kindness and compassion for others
5	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
6	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		An anthem to encourage people who grow through meetings and farewells
7	Dear.achanyu i		A heartwarming number that sings of gratitude and bonds to a best friend
8	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
9	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A heartwarming song that views parting as a new beginning
10	f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
11	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A ballad by Dai Hirai that portrays parting and reunion
12	MemoriesNiziU		A moving song that depicts NiziU’s spring memories
13	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
14	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
15	MiracleGReeeeN		A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude
16	Unable to become an adultkujira		Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
17	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
18	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation support song
19	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
20	HarukaYOASOBI		A life story watched over by a mug
21	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		A friendship song that overcomes the loneliness of graduation
22	There is nothing but love in the world.Keyakizaka46		Keyakizaka46's friendship-themed song resonates with the heart
23	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A classic song depicting girls' friendship and everyday life
24	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth-empowering song
25	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
26	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
27	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		An uplifting song that portrays the bonds of youth
28	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
29	paper airplanesuis from Yorushika × Evan Call		A message song that conveys my feelings in a letter
30	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
31	Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano		A song that depicts the boredom of everyday life and the brilliance of the future
32	Highschool LoveE-girls		A coming-of-age song you can relate to with an old friend
33	Highschool ♡ loveE-girls		An uplifting popular song by E-Girls
34	Like magicSHISHAMO		A gem of a song by SHISHAMO that portrays the importance of friendship and youth
35	SUNSUN		A warm song that celebrates the friendship and bonds of youth
36	bondhaji		A passionate masterpiece that teaches the importance of friendship
37	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
38	FRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku		Introduction to Okazaki Taiiku’s songs themed around friendship
39	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
40	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
41	We againSG		A moving song themed around parting and reunion
42	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
43	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
44	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
45	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
46	futureKobukuro		Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song
47	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
48	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
49	BetelgeuseYuuri		Yuuri’s ballad that portrays human bonds with a star motif
50	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
51	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
52	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
53	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
54	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
55	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		A gem of a song that portrays the bittersweetness of cherry blossoms and youth
56	no planRozarīna		An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
57	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A ballad that sings of parting with a friend and gratitude
58	Best FriendNishino Kana		A ballad that sings of gratitude to a friend
59	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
60	best friendJuliet		I was captivated at Juliet’s live show
61	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet song of graduation and encounters
62	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
63	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
64	proofflumpool		Even on separate paths, our friendship remains unchanged.
65	Ring Dingaimyon		Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
66	Friendshipkingu gidora		Realizing the importance of my relationship with my best friend
67	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song by Young Skinny about feelings for a friend
68	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A moving song that portrays friendship, “Amigo.”
69	Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot		Kankaku Piero’s friendship-themed song becomes a TV drama’s theme song
70	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
71	Bestieyuka		A song that depicts everyday life with friends and conveys the importance of gratitude and bonds.
72	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is a song about friendship.
73	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Days spent with friends are filled with smiles and memories.
74	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
75	Always with youshino		A song that makes you realize the importance of friends
76	one’s true feelingssumika		Sumika’s youth anthem “Honne” sings of gratitude and bonds.
77	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring, moving song that portrays friendship
78	Sketchaimyon		A moving song that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita
79	I’m glad you’re here.makomina		A cheer song praising Makomina’s friendship
80	My friendMiyuhan		A moving song that portrays the friendships of youth
81	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song celebrating the friendship and gratitude of high school students
82	Dear My FriendsNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's song of gratitude and love for her best friend
83	SONG 4 UGReeeeN		A heartwarming song by GReeeeN that celebrates friendship
84	Always Youmilet		milet’s movie theme song, with friendship and the treasures of life as its themes
85	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		When you're going through hardship or tough times, the presence of friends...
86	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
87	BEST FRIENDSMAP		The Johnny’s group that was sadly disbanded in 2016...
88	My friendZARD		Ma..., who enjoys immense popularity among high schoolers and other students...
89	Song of a Friendyuzu		From the duo of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa…
90	FriendKetsumeishi		The che… of a rapper band popular across a wide range of generations
91	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO, Miki Sakai, …
92	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		Takashi Sorimachi, Kyoko Hasegawa, Yui Ichikawa, and...
93	crowShonan no Kaze		This is one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature friendship songs. Together...
94	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto and former SMAP’s...
95	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
96	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		A moving song that portrays the friendships of youth
97	Miraclekepura		A heartwarming song that depicts the friendships of youth
98	friendNMB48		A moving song that celebrates the importance of friendship
99	Young PeopleZūkaraderu		A rock band song that sings about the bonds of friendship
100	Team friendsChiba Yūki		A heartwarming classic that evokes friendship and bonds