A roundup of Japanese rock friendship songs: bands’ tunes about friends
There are lots of songs about friendship in the Japanese music scene, aren’t there?
Among them, can you think of any friendship songs by Japanese rock bands?
In this article, we’ll showcase a wide selection of friendship-themed songs released by bands over the years!
It’s perfect not only for those looking for music to listen to day-to-day, but also for anyone searching for songs to perform at a school festival or graduation live show.
As you listen, pay attention not only to the lyrics but also to the performance aspects of each track, and find your favorite song!
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A roundup of Japanese rock friendship songs: Bands’ songs about friends (71–80)
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI
It’s one of SEKAI NO OWARI’s signature songs, popular across generations and responsible for many hits.
I’ve heard this song was written after the members had a fight.
No matter what kind of argument you have, and even if you get angry, the person you just can’t come to hate is probably a true friend.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
This is the signature song by the transplanted girl band ZONE, who went from dancing with instruments, through miming, to actually performing.
Its poignant lyrics, which yearn for a reunion ten years later, became very popular and have been covered many times.
In recent years, it’s well known as the ending theme of the popular anime “Ano Hi Mita Hana no Namae o Bokutachi wa Mada Shiranai” (We Still Don’t Know the Name of the Flower We Saw That Day).
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
They formed the band when Kitagawa, who saw Iwasawa first performing as a street musician, insisted on inviting him to make music together.
The two met in elementary school, but they reportedly started becoming close in middle school when they were in the same class.
Miraclekepura
This song by Kepla is a friendship anthem played by a band.
Released in September 2024 as their major-label debut single, it captivates with its youthfully vibrant melody and lyrics.
As a four-piece formed by high school classmates, the track radiates a strong sense of camaraderie.
It’s quintessentially Kepla, with warm acoustic guitar and the four voices resonating together.
The lyrics express a wish to remain friends no matter how relationships change—a sentiment many will relate to.
It’s a perfect pick for anyone feeling nostalgic about their youth or wanting to celebrate the bond with cherished friends.
A Song for a Friendsonā poketto
Sonar Pocket is a music unit that delivers songs that stay close to people’s hearts.
Among their tracks, one that radiates warm friendship is “Tomodachi ni Okuru Uta,” released in 2009.
It features a driving rock sound that evokes fresh, youthful scenes.
Many listeners will relate to its message—an honest expression of feelings toward school-days friends that you come to appreciate even more as an adult.
It’s a bittersweet yet heartwarming rock number that conjures a touch of nostalgia.
Why not give it a listen while thinking of a dear friend who lives far away and whom you can’t easily meet?
My friend,taiyozoku
This is a friendship song by Taiyozoku, a band that has led the youth punk rock scene with their stylish, aggressive sound.
It’s a tearjerker with the charm of simple, down-to-earth vocals and lyrics that resonate with both younger and middle-aged listeners.
Its moving progression might just bring a tear to your eye.
Gravity zero-gravityShonen Naifu
This rising, climbing sound has an indescribably pleasant feel.
Shonen Knife, loved by Kurt Cobain of NIRVANA, is a proud girls’ rock band.
It’s simple, yet you can feel their love for pure punk.
It’s a song that makes you sense the refreshing bond of friendship.