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A lovely friendship song

Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. A collection of hype-up tracks.

If you’re a high school student, you probably have plenty of chances to come across songs about friendship in your everyday life, right?

Of course, you might listen to them regularly or sing them at karaoke, and you might even use a friendship song as the BGM for a message video you send for a friend’s birthday.

In this article, we’ll introduce upbeat friendship songs that perfectly fit a variety of situations like these.

We’ve focused on tracks by artists who are currently trending as well as those popular among younger generations, so feel free to use this as a reference.

If you listen while reading the lyrics, you’ll have an easier time finding the song that’s just right for you!

Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. A collection of hype/energetic tracks (71–80)

SUNSUN

Gen Hoshino – SUN (Official Video)
SUNSUN

This song by SUN, which portrays the friendships of youth, rides on a warm melody that deeply resonates with middle schoolers’ hearts, celebrating the bonds with cherished friends.

At first glance it sounds bright and energetic, but behind it lie the artist’s experiences of overcoming life’s hardships, which strike a powerful chord with listeners.

Released in June 2020, the track is a wonderful piece that prompts you to look back on memories with friends and renew your sense of gratitude.

It’s best enjoyed after school in the classroom or on the way home with close friends—you’ll surely feel your bonds grow even stronger.

Bye, my friendbokula.

bokula. – By My Friend - [Official Music Video]
Bye, my friendbokula.

This song is marked by a melody and lyrics that gently envelop the warm memories of friendship.

Included on bokula.’s mini-album “Living by Your Side.” released in May 2022, it conveys the universally shared experiences of parting from friends and reminiscing, all in a heartwarming mood.

The melody is refreshing yet emotionally rich, resonating deeply with listeners.

Heard in spring—the season of graduations and farewells—it brings an even keener sense of the preciousness of days gone by.

With a comfortable sound that fuses pop and rock, the melodic lines carefully portray the value of each fleeting moment spent with friends and the enduring strength of bonds that never change.

It’s a recommended track for those who have experienced farewells with loved ones or who want to reaffirm the beauty of friendship.

Twinkle Dayschay

chay -「Twinkle Days」(PANTENE EDITION)
Twinkle Dayschay

A refreshing, lighthearted song that colors a page of youth.

Its lyrics evoke precious moments with friends, paired with a melody anyone can hum along to.

Released in April 2014, it was also used in a Pantene commercial.

It brings listeners a positive outlook and the courage to overcome everyday challenges.

Wrapped in Chay’s gentle vocals, it’s perfect for deepening bonds with friends or expressing gratitude.

It’s sure to be a hit at karaoke, too.

An ideal soundtrack for middle schoolers to nurture friendship—why not add it to your playlist?

We arekitadani hiroshi

ONE PIECE theme song We Are!
We arekitadani hiroshi

Kitadani Hiroshi is an artist whose approachable melodies make everyone want to sing along, earning him strong popularity among younger generations.

This is his biggest hit: an up-tempo friendship song that captures the feeling of setting out toward one’s own dreams and hopes together with friends.

Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru

Kaneyori Masaru [Our Journey] Music Video
Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru

This is a coming-of-age song from Kaneyori Masaru, a three-piece girls’ rock band from Osaka.

Formed by friends from their high school days, the band delivers a warm track that captures friendship and the joys of everyday life—the kind of song only they could sing.

Released digitally in June 2023, it was also selected as the theme song for Lemino’s original drama “Diary of Our After-School Breakwater.” The music video features lead actress Riko, vividly portraying an unfading youth.

With a message perfect for school and cultural festivals, this song is not only great to enjoy with friends but also a heartfelt recommendation to gift as a token of gratitude to your closest companions.