Friendship songs sung by idols: A collection of classic tracks celebrating bonds and gratitude with friends

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!（MV）

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.

Ring Dingaimyon

Ring Ding

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.

BetelgeuseYuuri

Yuuri “Betelgeuse” Official Music Video

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.

Friend ShipHoshino Gen

Friend Ship

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.

Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya

Masaki Suda × Tomoya Nakamura “Thank You, God”

A heartwarming song that sets bonds with friends and everyday gratitude to a gentle melody.

Co-written by Masaki Suda and Tomoya Nakamura in August 2020, it portrays the importance of friendship—supporting one another even while facing life’s difficulties and anxieties.

Their vocals, both powerful and warm, gently convey the courage to keep moving forward and a sense of appreciation for one’s companions.

The track is also included on the album “COLLAGE,” and its memorable music video, which creates a feeling of warm encounters, features Tori Matsuzaka appearing as a photographer.

It’s a song you’ll want to listen to when celebrating a friend’s new journey or reflecting on time spent with friends.