Emotional friendship songs recommended for high school students
Among high school students, aren’t there many who often listen to friendship songs that celebrate the bonds between friends?
I’m sure many of you reading this have a favorite friendship song—whether it’s by a buzzworthy singer-songwriter, a band, or a Vocaloid.
In this article, we’ll spotlight friendship songs recommended for high schoolers, focusing especially on tracks that feel truly emotional when you listen to them.
We’ve selected a wide variety of songs across different genres and styles.
Be sure to listen closely while reading the lyrics, and find the one perfect song that speaks to you!
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Emotional friendship songs recommended for high school students (81–90)
Always Youmilet
A heartwarming song that celebrates intimate bonds and deep friendship.
Released by milet in August 2022 as the theme song for the film “TANG,” the track debuted at No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Created around the film’s message of “a journey to find life’s treasures,” it portrays friendship deepening as we discover the hidden charms in others, expressed through sweeping melodies and powerful sound.
It’s a perfect BGM choice for compiling memories with someone special into a video.
Infused with a universal message that connects people—one that only milet, who spent her adolescence abroad, could convey—this song is highly recommended for commemorating life’s turning points, such as graduations and farewell gatherings.
Omouta — Thinking of My FriendsKiyosaku
Well-known as a JT commercial song, the ‘Omouta’ series features Kiyosaku from MONGOL800 singing with a ukulele in hand.
Each song shares the same melody but has different lyrics and a different recipient; this one, ‘Omouta — Thinking of Friends,’ is dedicated to friends.
Among the series, it has the most pop, lively arrangement, depicting casual exchanges and everyday moments with friends.
It’s not just about the present—it’s a heartening friendship anthem that makes you feel this bond will continue far into the future.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
There are times when we keenly realize just how important friends are, especially when things are painful or tough.
Everyone has moments when they have to fight on their own, and this is a song about the kind of friendship you can remember in those times.
It’s a gentle friend song, with a melody and sound that resonate softly.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
This is a friendship song by Elephant Kashimashi that delivers a live feel through energetic, fast-paced band performance.
It’s a piece that conveys a solid sense of camaraderie and perfectly suits the cheerful atmosphere of spring high school baseball.
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
This is a signature friendship song by Every Little Thing, the band consisting of Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito.
The chorus feels like it speaks not only to the other person but also to oneself, making it a friendship song with a reflective touch.
My friendZARD
This is ZARD’s legendary friendship song used as the ending theme for the manga “Slam Dunk,” which enjoys immense popularity among high schoolers and other students.
Just listening to the chorus gives you goosebumps.
You can see why it’s so easy to recommend to high school students.
Emotional Friendship Songs Recommended for High Schoolers (91–100)
Song of a Friendyuzu
It’s a hidden friendship song by Yuzu, the acoustic band formed by the duo Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa.
The track conveys a message like, “Let’s forget all the sadness and anger and start working hard together again from tomorrow,” making it a friendship song I can recommend to high school students.