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 Celebrating Bonds and Gratitude with Friends (31–40)
Ring Dingaimyon
This is a song by Aimyon characterized by lyrics brimming with kindness and a catchy pop melody.
It watches over a friend who’s feeling down, offering a positive message while staying close to someone putting on a brave face, resulting in a heartwarming track that values honest emotional expression.
Included on the album “Seishun no Excitement,” the song was released in September 2017 and is known as an ambitious work that opened up new horizons for Aimyon.
Whether it’s parting with a friend, a graduation ceremony, or a wedding, it’s sure to resonate when you want to send words of encouragement to someone important.
We’ve alwaysikimonogakari
A warm melody that gently wraps around the bond with a cherished friend seeps into the heart.
It’s a cheering song that gives you the courage to walk forward with your companions, while staying close to the fear of moving ahead.
Because we have friends who support one another, we can take a new step—this song conveys the preciousness of such friendship.
Released by Ikimono-gakari in January 2012 as the campaign CM song for U-CAN, the piece was also included on the album NEWTRAL and moved the hearts of many.
Its warm vocals and positive message will surely give a gentle push when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or cheer on someone taking on a new challenge.
Beast Friendsnishina
Nishina’s 2021 release “Kedamono no Friends” is a song that makes you want to cherish the feelings only friends can truly understand.
There are things—sorrow, loneliness, and even joy—that others might overlook, but friends can recognize because they’re friends.
The song evokes those happy days spent with a friend who’s bound to you by an invisible bond, like a true best friend.
How about singing it together as a way to say, “Thank you for always being by my side”?
no planRozarīna
A song by Rosalina that celebrates the preciousness of friendship.
The lyrics, which depict the everyday moments shared with friends, resonate deeply.
You can feel the sentiment: “Even without a plan, just being with you is enough.” It’s included on the album “sweet ring” and was also used as an insert song in the film “Aibō na Keiji Returns.” The music video, released in May 2024, features Rosalina’s real friends, capturing the natural feel of their friendship.
It’s a recommended track for anyone who wants to cherish the time spent with dear friends.
BetelgeuseYuuri
This moving song, inspired by stars shining in the night sky, celebrates the bonds and friendships between people.
It gently portrays overlapping feelings and moments of closeness, impressively expressing the importance of memories that last forever.
Yuuri’s warm vocals and the grand melody resonate together, creating a work that deeply touches listeners’ hearts.
Released in November 2021, the song was written as the theme for the Fuji TV drama “SUPER RICH,” and surpassed 500 million streams in October 2023.
It’s a perfect track for those seeking a way to mend or say goodbye to a friend, or for anyone who wants to deepen their connection with someone important.
Friendship songs sung by idols: A collection of classic tracks celebrating bonds and gratitude among friends (41–50)
DREAMERIkuta Rira
This heartwarming song, set to a gentle acoustic tone, sings of a deep love for music and a passionate pursuit of dreams.
In Rira Ikuta’s true-to-herself words, it conveys a strong will to keep singing in her own way and gratitude toward the important people who support her.
Brimming with hope that shines like a starry sky, this work was included on the single “Hyakka Ryouran,” released in March 2025.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival, as you cheer on each other’s dreams.
Friend ShipHoshino Gen
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.