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)
ReunionRADWIMPS
Since their major debut in 2005, RADWIMPS have been popular for their catchy melodies and wordplay that have captured the hearts of many students.
If you’re a student, you probably have at least one favorite song of theirs.
The song “Reunion” is notable for the band’s use of rhymes within the lyrics.
By delivering themes of friendship and youth in a rap-like style, the lyrics pack in a lot of words, yet the message of the song comes through clearly.
With its chorus lyrics and the use of the word “omaera” (“you guys”), it’s a track I’d especially recommend to male students.
Emotional Friendship Songs Recommended for High Schoolers (51–60)
together; along with; bothWANIMA
This is a song included on JUICE UP!!, the second single released by WANIMA, a melodic hardcore three-piece band known for their exhilarating high-tone vocals.
It was also chosen as the theme song for a drama about the recovery of Kumamoto.
WANIMA is very popular among students, and the reason may lie in their lyrics, which convey their message straight without sugarcoating.
Their words capture raw feelings, making it easy for listeners to relate them to their own backgrounds.
The song Tomoni also delivers a powerful message, urging students to push forward boldly toward their futures.
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.
SONG 4 UGReeeeN
It’s a straightforward friendship song that sings, “No matter how much time passes, I want us to stay in a relationship where we can laugh together like we do now.” It’s a track by the popular music group GReeeeN, known for hits like “Kiseki” and “Hoshikage no Yell,” and it’s included on their 12th album, Rockin’ Beats, released in December 2022.
The lyrics, which convey the joy of having met and gratitude for an irreplaceable presence, are moving to tears.
Surely you, too, have someone you feel this way about.
Take Me MaybePenthouse
Please consider gifting this song to friends you’ll be parting with upon graduation.
It’s a track by the six-member coed band Penthouse, included on their first album, “Balcony,” released in January 2023.
Warm and inviting, the piece blends a band sound with the gentle timbre of piano.
A highlight is the beautiful harmony of the two vocalists, Namioka and Oshima.
Many listeners will relate to the lyric: “Even if we’re far apart, you’re always in my heart.”
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.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting song that delicately captures the sparkle and bitterness of youth has emerged from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
This piece expresses the fragility of life and the passage of time, cherishing memories while conveying the anticipation of new encounters.
It’s a gem that traces the wavering hearts of young people—where light and shadow intertwine—set to a buoyant melody.
Featured on the album “Unity,” the track has served as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” since April 2024.
A bold work from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE following their return to activity and winner of the 66th Japan Record Awards, it’s sure to resonate in scenes that deepen friendships at school sports days and athletic festivals.
Highly recommended for those who value the bonds they share with their companions.