Friendship songs sung by idols: A collection of classic tracks celebrating bonds and gratitude with friends
When you think of friendship songs among tracks sung by idols, what kind of songs come to mind?
There are songs that look back on shared memories to reaffirm bonds, songs that express gratitude for everything up to now, and even tracks that are popular as graduation songs.
In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of idol-sung friendship songs all at once.
Each song carries its own feelings and story, so try finding the one that perfectly fits the relationship between you and your friends!
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Friendship songs sung by idols: A collection of classic tracks about bonds and gratitude with friends (21–30)
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
It’s a heartwarming message song that sings, “No matter how long we spend apart, you’ll always be my best friend.” Created by the music unit Every Little Thing, also known for hits like “fragile” and “Time goes by,” it was released in 1997 as their third single.
The powerful sound arrangement pairs perfectly with Mochida’s clear, expansive vocals—truly moving.
It feels like the emotions embedded in the lyrics come through directly.
Send it to your friends from your school days!
BEST FRIENDGReeeeN
BEST FRIEND is a track released exclusively via digital distribution in March 2013 by the vocal group GReeeeN, known for hit songs like Ai Uta and Kiseki.
Many people may have heard it somewhere, as it was used in a commercial for Tokyo Individualized Educational Institute and as the walk-up song for Chiba Lotte Marines player Shohei Kato.
Why not listen to it while thinking back on the best friend you always spent your youth with? Things may not be the same as they were back then, but if you listen to this song, the memories will come flooding back and you’ll feel like meeting up and talking again.
Friendship Songs Sung by Idols: A Collection of Classic Tracks Celebrating Bonds and Gratitude with Friends (31–40)
If I’m with youLittle Glee Monster
It’s a heartwarming song that sings of the preciousness of friendship—“Even with doubts and anxieties about the future, if I’m with you, I can overcome them.” Little Glee Monster’s beautiful harmonies and powerful vocals add even greater depth to the melody.
Released in June 2021, the track carries a message with extra weight, grounded in the members’ experiences of taking a break and returning.
When we stand at life’s crossroads, everyone has moments when they realize the importance of dear friends.
This is a song that gives you the courage to take each other’s hands and move forward together at times like these.
telepathyORANGE RANGE
This is a song with a universal message that our hearts remain connected even when we’re apart.
Centered on the bonds that transcend physical distance, it portrays heart-to-heart connections alongside a warm, uplifting melody.
Released in December 2004 as a track on the album “musiQ,” it was also featured in a commercial for au by KDDI, capturing the hearts of many.
The song was used as an insert track in the film “Check It Out, Yo!” and led to a collaboration with MONGOL800.
It’s a work where ORANGE RANGE’s diverse musicality blends beautifully with a technopop sound.
This is a song you’ll want to listen to when parting from dear friends or thinking of companions far away.
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
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
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.
FRIENDS!!!imase
A groovy, catchy pop song that celebrates the beauty of friendships that never change with time.
Blending Shingo Kubota’s sophisticated arrangement with imase’s light, breezy vocals, this piece gently sings about the awkward small talk of seeing an old friend after a long time, the kind of bond that lets you remain innocently childlike no matter how many years pass, and the precious ties that last a lifetime.
Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the collaborative project “Everyone’s Concert” by the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation, it also features an epic special video created with over 120 performers alongside imase.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you reunite with a best friend after a while or when you’re looking back on memories with cherished companions.