Friendship songs recommended for high school students: classic and popular J‑pop hits

I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER

SUPER BEAVER “I’ll Call Your Name” MV (Theme Song for the Film ‘Tokyo Revengers’)

It’s a heartwarming song that makes you feel a precious connection with someone.

With a powerful melody and a relatable message, it brings back memories of promises made at life’s milestones and the irreplaceable bond with close friends, resonating deeply in your heart.

As a rock number that conveys SUPER BEAVER’s sincere feelings, it has captivated many listeners.

Released as a single in July 2021, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Tokyo Revengers.” It beautifully merges with the movie’s themes of “reuniting with someone important” and “hope for the future,” expressing the film’s worldview through music.

This piece is perfect for times when you want to look back on memories with a best friend or when there’s someone you’ve been meaning to reach out to after a long time.

It reminds you of the warm feeling that, even when apart, hearts remain connected.

primary colorsYOASOBI

YOASOBI “RGB” Official Music Video

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.

Friend ShipHoshino Gen

Friend Ship

This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.

Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.

During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.

It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.

Always Youmilet

Always You

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.

Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru

センチミリメンタル “Seishun no Enbu” Music Video

A powerful, supportive song by Centimillimental that portrays the preciousness of friendship and emotional growth.

It vividly depicts moving forward step by step with cherished friends—through tears, laughter, and even stumbles.

Released in May 2021, this track is an upbeat tune where a gentle melody, like being wrapped in warm light, intertwines with a driving beat.

When you want to express gratitude to the friends who have stood by you in life’s important moments, sending this song with heartfelt feelings will surely resonate with them.

A bouquet for meAdo

[Ado] Bouquet for Me Official Audio

This piece sings about the importance of recognizing yourself through the joys and sorrows you feel every day.

Its clear, pop-tinged melody blends with Ado’s powerful vocals to leave a warm, heartfelt impression.

It carries a message of moving forward while cherishing the ups and downs of our emotions and the small words of praise we give ourselves.

Chosen as the Coca-Cola commercial song released in March 2025 and slated for inclusion on the album “Ado’s Best Album,” this track is perfect for the start of the morning or moments of taking a new step.

It’s also recommended as a friendship song for times when you and your companions are striving to achieve something together, encouraging mutual recognition and support.

About meMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

A masterful song by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE that captivates with its grand rock ballad sound and heartfelt lyrics.

It gently asks what it means to live true to yourself, and how your own existence becomes visible through differences with others.

Its warm perspective resonates deeply, standing by those who, despite anxiety and loneliness, strive to move forward step by step.

Released in January 2019, it stirred the hearts of many as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

From November 2022, an orchestral arrangement was also featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s CalorieMate “Support for Exam Takers” commercial series, showcasing a new charm.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when you stand at a crossroads in life, when you feel you might lose your way, or when you want to encourage someone dear to you.