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 (41–50)
Live in the present.Saucy Dog
Powerfully singing of youthful passion and hope, this Saucy Dog track was created as a cheer anthem for the 101st All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
Portraying growth through overcoming setbacks and hardship, bonds with teammates, and the courage to move forward while staying true to oneself, the song deeply resonates with young people navigating high school life during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Released in December 2022, it has become an indispensable fan favorite at their live shows, giving a strong push not only to soccer players but also to students working hard every day for their clubs and school events.
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
This pop tune by Sonar Pocket vividly sings about memories from a youth spent with cherished friends.
Nostalgic scenes from student life are depicted with rich emotion, and the unshakable bond with friends who have gone their separate ways is strikingly portrayed.
Released in February 2009, the song is also included on the album “Sonapokeism ①: The Shape of Happiness,” and is often performed at graduation ceremonies and farewell parties.
It’s a heartwarming piece meant to be listened to while thinking of friends who now live far away.
HarukaYOASOBI
A moving work spun from the story of a mug that has watched over someone’s half a lifetime.
In YOASOBI’s music-led tale, the mug sometimes illuminates life’s milestones and at other times gently embraces small moments of growth.
Everyday scenes sprinkled throughout vividly reflect the bittersweetness of partings and growing up that everyone experiences.
Released in December 2020, this work is based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Ouji” (Moon Prince).
It has also been featured as the commercial song for Takara Tomy’s LCD care toy “Puniruns” and as the image song for “Art Aquarium 2021 — Hakata: Festival of Goldfish,” garnering support from a wide audience.
It is a song that stays close to those who have parted with a cherished memento or who are facing a farewell with someone dear.
primary colorsYOASOBI
This song is perfect for expressing friendship.
Released in July 2021, it was also used as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial and is based on the novel RGB.
Considered one of YOASOBI’s signature works, it vividly depicts a heartwarming story in which three friends who had grown apart reunite after 15 years and rediscover their bond.
It beautifully conveys the power of friendship—that hearts remain connected even when apart—paired with a melodic composition.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from or reuniting with a friend.
It’s also recommended as background music for message videos or slideshows to express your feelings to someone special.
Sketchaimyon
This is a moving song that portrays the warm friendship between Nobita and Doraemon.
Set to be released in March 2025, it serves as the theme song for the film “Doraemon the Movie: Nobita’s Picture-World Story,” crafted with gentle sensitivity by Aimyon.
Aimyon herself is a huge fan of Doraemon, and there’s even an episode where, during supervision, she and voice actress Wasabi Mizuta embraced in tears.
The piece conveys Nobita’s awkwardness and Doraemon’s tender, embracing gaze, evoking precious memories and friendships that everyone holds dear.
It’s a perfect song filled with heartfelt feelings for friends, ideal for weddings, farewell parties, and more.
One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu
As a cheer song coloring a page of youth, a moving track was released by ATARASHII GAKKO! in March 2025.
Conveying the importance of living true to yourself and packed with the courage to face forward together with your friends, this work deeply resonates with the younger generation.
With powerful vocals and dynamic dance performances, it’s full of strength that seems to blow away the anxieties and doubts everyone feels.
Written specifically as the theme song for Bourbon’s “Fettuccine Gummi” commercial, the music video—filmed together with 300 fans—has been crafted into an inspiring visual that unites the hearts of its viewers.
It’s the perfect song not only for students feeling uneasy while preparing for school festivals and cultural events, but for anyone about to take a new step forward.
Highschool ♡ loveE-girls
Since it’s a song by E-girls, a group very popular among young people, I think many fans and listeners are familiar with it.
The song itself might have a slightly more mature perspective, but I felt that even junior high and high school students can enjoy it naturally without any sense of discomfort.
It’s an upbeat, energizing track that’s easy to get into.