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!

Playlist

Bright friendship songs recommended for high school students. A collection of hype-up tracks.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Dear.achanyu i		A heartwarming number that sings of gratitude and bonds to a best friend
2	usual membersriria.		An emotional song that portrays the importance of friendship
3	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
4	footprint(s)Little Glee Monster		Little Glee Monster’s moving graduation song
5	MemoriesNiziU		A moving song that depicts NiziU’s spring memories
6	All of them are classmates reunionzutto mayonaka de ii no ni.		A graduation song that expresses the will to move forward true to oneself
7	Futabaaimyon		A graduation song that sings of the worries and hopes of an 18-year-old
8	f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai		A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
9	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
10	language of flowersNeil		A heartwarming piece of music that celebrates friendship
11	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		An uplifting song that portrays the bonds of youth
12	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
13	Heart KnotYuuma		Celebrate a friend’s wedding with Comdot Yuma’s solo song
14	Miraclekepura		A heartwarming song that depicts the friendships of youth
15	Beautiful DaysHirai Dai		Sing of hope and bonds in Dai Hirai’s youth anthem
16	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
17	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
18	determinationSUPER BEAVER		A cheering song that sings of the courage and hope of youth
19	Savoring youthIkuta Rira feat. ano		A song that depicts the boredom of everyday life and the brilliance of the future
20	FRIENDS!!!imase		imase's new song that depicts the bonds of friendship
21	Opening DeclarationNovelbright		A powerful anthem of encouragement that passionately depicts the dreams of youth
22	earnest desireSUPER BEAVER		A rock song that sings about the importance of human connection and smiles
23	Kimisidai TrainONE OK ROCK		Encouraging songs by ONE OK ROCK
24	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
25	RunLittle Glee Monster		A youth-boosting anthem that sings of courage and bonds
26	We againSG		A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
27	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
28	SensationNovelbright		Uplifting music of hope and bonds, bringing light to the heart
29	Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-		A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
30	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bittersweet song of graduation and encounters
31	Summer SongYUI		YUI’s friendship song: Summer Memories
32	To my dear youInoue Sonoko		A popular song depicting Sonoko Inoue’s student life
33	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A classic song depicting girls' friendship and everyday life
34	My friendMiyuhan		A moving song that portrays the friendships of youth
35	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		A graduation song celebrating the friendship and gratitude of high school students
36	Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira		A moving song that portrays friendship, “Amigo.”
37	Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā		An encouraging song about accepting suffering and taking a new step forward
38	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
39	Live in the present.Saucy Dog		Saucy Dog’s High School Soccer Cheering Song
40	A bouquet for meAdo		A song of self-esteem and gratitude
41	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
42	DREAMERIkuta Rira		A heartwarming song that sings of love for music and passion for dreams
43	One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu		Release of the support song for New School Leaders
44	to youMONGOL800		A timeless anthem of gratitude infused with youthful spirit, transcending generations
45	OrangeSPYAIR		An anthem of youth that portrays the bonds with friends and the journey of growth
46	Let’s give it a tryWANIMA		An anthem that gives you the courage to move forward
47	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
48	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
49	futureKobukuro		Introduction of a heartwarming ballad song
50	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A duet that layers memories with a friend onto the present
51	Ring Dingaimyon		Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
52	Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki		Masaaki Endoh’s soul-stirring cry: a burning hero’s anthem of justice and friendship
53	MiracleGReeeeN		A baseball cheering song filled with love and gratitude
54	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
55	Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru		A cheering song that portrays friendship and growth
56	Old FriendsYonYon		A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
57	Dear Sir or Madam, on this day when cherry blossoms fluttermafumafu		Mafumafu’s Spring Youth Story
58	Campus mode!!Hatsuboshi Gakuen		An upbeat song that sings about youth and hope for the future
59	CorrectRADWIMPS		RADWIMPS’ graduation support song
60	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		A ballad that sings of parting with a friend and gratitude
61	Best FriendNishino Kana		A ballad that sings of gratitude to a friend
62	HappinessAI		AI Friendship Song Masterpiece
63	Map of the HeartBOYSTYLE		A song about the mindset of helping one another with BOYSTYLE companions
64	Highschool ♡ loveE-girls		An uplifting popular song by E-Girls
65	HAPPYHY		A heartwarming song that sings of gratitude to friends
66	So take a step forwardHi-Fi CAMP		Hi-Fi CAMP's friendship song
67	Life goes onKing&Prince		A number that sings of friendship and youth
68	Where happiness liesLOCAL CONNECT		A cheer song that sings about the importance of friendship
69	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A song that makes you realize the happiness of fun everyday life
70	StaRtMrs. GREEN APPLE		A bright, uplifting message of a cheer song
71	SUNSUN		A warm song that celebrates the friendship and bonds of youth
72	Bye, my friendbokula.		A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
73	Twinkle Dayschay		A refreshing song that deepens the bonds of friendship
74	We arekitadani hiroshi		Hiroshi Kitadani’s Friendship Song
75	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru Youth Friendship Song
76	To the LightZa Beibīsutāzu		The Babystars' friendship theme song
77	Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako		A cute song that colors Ohara Sakurako's youth
78	FRIENDSOkazaki Taiiku		Introduction to Okazaki Taiiku’s songs themed around friendship
79	Happinessarashi		A bright song that cheers on challenges and friendship
80	Blue in the classroomHoshimachi Suisei		A moving song where the radiance of youth and the light of friendship shine.
81	Bestieyuka		A song that depicts everyday life with friends and conveys the importance of gratitude and bonds.
82	freeAbe Mao		Abe Mao’s debut song, a friendship-themed track
83	Best FriendKiroro		Kiroro’s “Best Friend” is a song about friendship.
84	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Days spent with friends are filled with smiles and memories.
85	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's classic song about friendship
86	one’s true feelingssumika		Sumika’s youth anthem “Honne” sings of gratitude and bonds.
87	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring, moving song that portrays friendship
88	Young PeopleZūkaraderu		A rock band song that sings about the bonds of friendship
89	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		Macaroni Enpitsu’s youth-empowering song
90	Dear My FriendsNishino Kana		Kana Nishino's song of gratitude and love for her best friend
91	SONG 4 UGReeeeN		A heartwarming song by GReeeeN that celebrates friendship
92	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		When you're going through hardship or tough times, the presence of friends...
93	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A band performance brimming with vibrant sound and a sense of exhilarating speed...
94	GIVE ME FIVE!AKB48		A friendship story representing AKB48, the national idol group…
95	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
96	Song of a Friendyuzu		From the duo of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa…
97	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Tomoya Nagase from TOKIO, Miki Sakai, …
98	crowShonan no Kaze		This is one of Shonan no Kaze’s signature friendship songs. Together...
99	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto and former SMAP’s...
100	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A song by Young Skinny about feelings for a friend