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!

Playlist

Emotional friendship songs recommended for high school students
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dear.achanyu i		A heartwarming number that sings of gratitude and bonds to a best friend
2	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
3	MemoriesNiziU		A moving song that depicts NiziU’s spring memories
4	All of them are classmates reunionzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A graduation song that expresses the will to move forward true to oneself
5	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
6	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
7	Futabaaimyon		A graduation song that sings of the worries and hopes of an 18-year-old
8	Gazing up, the sky is blueHata Motohiro		A heartwarming song that views parting as a new beginning
9	Until we meet againHirai Dai		A ballad by Dai Hirai that portrays parting and reunion
10	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
11	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
12	f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
13	My friendMiyuhan		A moving song that portrays the friendships of youth
14	Heart KnotYuuma		Celebrate a friend’s wedding with Comdot Yuma’s solo song
15	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation support song
16	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		An uplifting song that portrays the bonds of youth
17	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
18	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
19	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
20	futureKobukuro		Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song
21	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
22	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
23	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		My Hair is Bad Youth Rock Movie Theme Song
24	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
25	We againSG		A moving song themed around parting and reunion
26	FRIENDS!!!imase		A pop song that celebrates the wonder of timeless friendship
27	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
28	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
29	Unable to become an adultkujira		Warm lyrics that embrace solitude and affirm oneself
30	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
31	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
32	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
33	no planRozarīna		An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
34	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
35	Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano		A song that depicts the boredom of everyday life and the brilliance of the future
36	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A ballad that sings of parting with a friend and gratitude
37	Best FriendNishino Kana		A ballad that sings of gratitude to a friend
38	OrangeSPYAIR		Introducing SPYAIR’s moving songs
39	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru Youth Friendship Song
40	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
41	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
42	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
43	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
44	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
45	HarukaYOASOBI		A life story watched over by a mug
46	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
47	Sketchaimyon		A moving song that portrays the friendship between Doraemon and Nobita
48	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Release of the support song for New School Leaders
49	Highschool ♡ loveE-girls		An uplifting popular song by E-Girls
50	Life goes onKing&Prince		A number that sings of friendship and youth
51	Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT		A cheer song that sings about the importance of friendship
52	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		Mrs. GREEN APPLE’s moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
53	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet song of graduation and encounters
54	friendNMB48		A moving song that celebrates eternal friendship
55	Like magicSHISHAMO		A gem of a song by SHISHAMO that portrays the importance of friendship and youth
56	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A warm and earnest song that reflects on growth with friends and portrays an unchanging bond.
57	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
58	proofflumpool		Even on separate paths, our friendship remains unchanged.
59	Ring Dingaimyon		Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
60	Miraclekepura		A heartwarming song that depicts the friendships of youth
61	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
62	bondhaji		A passionate masterpiece that teaches the importance of friendship
63	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song by Young Skinny about feelings for a friend
64	Dear you, somedayKankaku Pierrot		Kankaku Piero’s friendship-themed song becomes a TV drama’s theme song
65	Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46		Bittersweet youth of cherry blossoms and graduation, the singing voices of Hinatazaka46
66	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song where the radiance of youth and the light of friendship shine.
67	Friend ShipHoshino Gen		Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
68	Bestieyuka		A song that depicts everyday life with friends and conveys the importance of gratitude and bonds.
69	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A classic song depicting girls' friendship and everyday life
70	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is a song about friendship.
71	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Days spent with friends are filled with smiles and memories.
72	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's classic song about friendship
73	ReunionRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS' youth rock, a moving masterpiece that resonates with the heart
74	together; along with; bothWANIMA		WANIMA's 'Tomoni' is a song that resonates with students.
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	I’m glad you’re here.makomina		A cheer song praising Makomina’s friendship
79	Friend ~Time of Departure~yuzu		A youth song from Yuzu, dedicated to students setting off on their journeys.
80	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth-empowering song
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	Take Me MaybePenthouse		A song that stays close to the heart in the farewells of graduation
85	Always Youmilet		milet’s movie theme song, with friendship and the treasures of life as its themes
86	Omouta — Thinking of My FriendsKiyosaku		A heartwarming song that sings of friendship for companions
87	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		When you're going through hardship or tough times, the presence of friends...
88	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A band performance brimming with vibrant sound and a sense of exhilarating speed...
89	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
90	My friendZARD		Ma..., who enjoys immense popularity among high schoolers and other students...
91	Song of a Friendyuzu		From the duo of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa…
92	FriendKetsumeishi		The che… of a rapper band popular across a wide range of generations
93	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO, Miki Sakai, …
94	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		Takashi Sorimachi, Kyoko Hasegawa, Yui Ichikawa, and...
95	crowShonan no Kaze		This is one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature friendship songs. Together...
96	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
97	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A moving song that portrays friendship, “Amigo.”
98	Young PeopleZūkaraderu		A rock band song that sings about the bonds of friendship
99	Team friendsChiba Yūki		A heartwarming classic that evokes friendship and bonds
100	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto and former SMAP’s...