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

one’s true feelingssumika

sumika / Honne [Music Video] *Theme song for the 99th All Japan High School Soccer Championship

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.

If you laugh at the skywacci

wacci “If You Laugh at the Sky” Music Video

This song, wacci’s “Sora ni Waraeba,” perfectly embodies the phrase “fiery friendship.” It was released in July 2018 as the first of four consecutive monthly digital singles.

Many people are working hard at their studies, club activities, or toward their future dreams, and setbacks are common.

In those moments, it’s easy to feel alone, but this song reminds us that there’s always someone cheering us on and that friends are by our side.

It might be a great song to give to a friend who’s feeling defeated or down.

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ZUKA LADEL “Wakamonotachi” (Official Music Video)

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There are times when you can’t help but worry, “Will we still be friends after graduation?” That’s when I’d like to recommend Wakamonotachi.

It’s a track released by the three-piece rock band Zutto Mayonaka de Iinoni.

Set to a driving, fast-paced rock sound, it sings of universal bonds and friendship.

Since it’s mid-tempo, it’s easy to use as background music for videos, and its lyrics make it perfect for moments when you want to reaffirm your friendship.

By the way, the music video is edited in a social media style, so it’s fun to mimic that as well.

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It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Tokenai” MV

Macaroni Enpitsu’s seventh single, released in 2020, is a song we hope students will listen to.

In “Tokenai” (“Won’t Melt”), the message Macaroni Enpitsu shares with students traces hazy memories to tell of the friendship, bonds, and love found in the small, everyday moments of school life.

The words captivate with lyrics that are warm yet a little bittersweet.

Student days, packed with memories, pass quickly—like they’re melting away—but this is a song that makes you want to cherish each day.

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Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'

Kana Nishino is very popular among women of her generation, with many songs that seem to speak for cute feelings of love and bittersweet emotions from a woman’s perspective.

Her song “Best Friend” might be perfect for high school students, don’t you think? As a high schooler, you probably have lots of worries—studies, love, and more.

But with a best friend, you can casually open up and ask for advice.

This song especially packs in the gratitude girls feel toward their friends.

It might be a great one to dedicate to a dear friend.

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