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!

Playlist

A roundup of Japanese rock friendship songs: bands’ tunes about friends
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	You are my friend.UNISON SQUARE GARDEN		A warm ballad that brings you closer to someone special
2	Friend’s Songberii guddoman		A passionate track that sings of the bonds of friendship
3	Bye, my friendbokula.		A coming-of-age song by the Hiroshima band bokula.
4	best friendSG		A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
5	Kizuna SongThe Back Horn		A band’s soul-stirring classic that portrays love for humanity
6	Words of FarewellFLOW		A youthful punk cover of a Kaientai song by FLOW
7	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
8	proofflumpool		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
9	Express Ticket and RhythmConton Candy		Depicting the struggles of youth through a movie theme song
10	Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu		A song that portrays the brilliance of youth and the importance of friendship
11	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
12	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		BUMP's rock is a moving work that resonates with the heart.
13	Cherry BombSilent Siren		Silent Siren's "Cherry Bomb" is wonderful.
14	BestieBAND-MAID		A song of friendship between BAND-MAID and overseas artists
15	dear my friendHi-STANDARD		A masterpiece that powerfully expresses the joy of friendship and reunion
16	Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARD		A moving friendship song by Hi-Standard
17	Bye, my friendbokura.		bokula, a graduation song that resonates with the heart
18	FriendKetsumeishi		The che… of a rapper band popular across a wide range of generations
19	Friendgagaga supi		A rock-infused youth anthem celebrating friendship and gratitude
20	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
21	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		A band performance brimming with vibrant sound and a sense of exhilarating speed...
22	Song of CandyBUMP OF CHICKEN		A ballad by BUMP OF CHICKEN about trust and bonds
23	doppelgängerkessoku bando		Kessoku Band's friendship theme song
24	FRIENDS!!!imase		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
25	Thank you, God.Sugata Masaki × Nakamura Tomoya		A heartwarming song that portrays friendship and gratitude
26	one’s true feelingssumika		An uplifting youth anthem that sings of the strength of friendship
27	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		A hopeful ballad with a warm melody
28	OrangeSPYAIR		A moving song about youthful friendship and parting
29	Special BoyfriendGO-BANG’S		A female rock band that was active during the band boom of 1989
30	Greasenoodles		The Appeal of Grease by noodles
31	Friendswacci		wacci song depicts friendship
32	Kono Yubi Tomareyosugala		An encouraging and supportive song that stands by people going through difficulties
33	best friendKALMA		A classic song that sings of unwavering friendship
34	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI's classic that portrays true friendship
35	Sunlit Road KnightRoselia		Roselia, characterized by Gothic rock
36	Young PeopleZūkaraderu		A rock band song that sings about the bonds of friendship
37	SONG 4 UGReeeeN		A heartwarming song by GReeeeN that celebrates friendship
38	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		It’s a song that’s also famous as a wedding song.
39	Let’s play despairHaruka to Miyuki		From the very start of the intro, a somehow nostalgic scent wafts…
40	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		The 2009 album “Sonapokeism…”
41	Friends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BAND		With richly developed characters and high-caliber performances…
42	Ring Dingaimyon		A heartwarming song by Aimyon that depicts friendship
43	If I sing to the sky175R		A rocking, heartfelt song of friendship
44	My RockONE OK ROCK		Identity in a hard rock sound…
45	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A moving song depicting the bonds of friendship and growth
46	Welcome!RC sakuseshon		Music with friends is a testament to love and joy.
47	Miraclekepura		Kep1er's friendship song, singing about the bonds of youth
48	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		ONE OK ROCK's classic song about friendship
49	If you laugh at the skywacci		An inspiring, moving song that portrays friendship
50	FriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		Included on the 1996 album “Family.” A drama…
51	When Destinies AlignLOVEBITES		A power metal anthem that portrays the bonds between comrades
52	Friends ForeverB.B.WAVES		A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
53	lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cheering song that depicts the brilliance and bitterness of youth
54	Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism		Song of comrades facing adversity
55	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		A heart-stirring song that conveys precious bonds and hope
56	SWEET TEMPTATIONAldious		The addictive, dark sound of Aldious
57	the non-fiction daysBAND-MAID		The powerful and beautiful sound of BAND-MAID
58	Shangri-LaChatmonchy		Chatmonchy's uniquely rhythmic song
59	I willChelsy		Chelsy’s gentle singing voice heals the heart
60	LailaFLiP		An alternative rock girls' band
61	We’ll meet again.KIX-S		About KIX-S’s classic song “Mata Aeru” (“We’ll Meet Again”)
62	Kiss me right nowLINDBERG		Encouraging each other’s friendship with a classic song by LINDBERG
63	Lovely MagicLe Lien		A girls' rock band composed of reader models
64	ONE STEPPEARL		Her singing voice soars like a hawk, a message to a friend with whom she shares a deep bond.
65	Soldier GirlsRick Rack		Passionate, powerful performances after Rick Rack’s breakup
66	Girl SSCANDAL		A song that expresses SCANDAL’s rock spirit
67	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		SHISHAMO’s “Ashita mo” is an energizing song
68	petalSORAMIMI		SORAMIMI expresses friendship with a floaty-feeling track
69	Pinball PartyThe 5.6.7.8’s		The simple comfort of rock and roll
70	summer festivalWhiteberry		The classic song “Natsumatsuri” by Whiteberry and the memories it brings
71	LOVE TRIPthe peggies		Healing rock by the peggies
72	POOLtricot		tricot “POOL” is the transparency of emotional expression
73	You are here.wacci		A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
74	Back to backЯeal		A current high school girls' band shocks the music scene
75	Friends Friends FriendsMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto		A warm song with the theme of eternal friendship
76	Black people and meamaririsu		The rebellious spirit and freedom of the amaryllis
77	I want to burn out.Kino Kohoteru		Burnout Fight Song by Kinoko Hotel
78	Full Moon Rock ‘n’ RollKorobokkuruzu		A song that sings about the nostalgic feelings of the Korobokkuru.
79	NOW ON AIRakai kouen		Red Park’s rock songs give me hope and power.
80	Bye-Bye ShowBiSH		A classic song about friendship and farewell, BiSH's moving track.
81	my friendHY		A refreshing, feel-good song by HY that sings about feelings for a best friend
82	I won’t say goodbye.PERSONZ		A Melody That Brings Back Memories and Friendship
83	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess Princess’s signature song “Diamond”
84	CorrectRADWIMPS		A heartwarming graduation song that portrays youth friendship and growth
85	secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE		A representative song by ZONE, with heartrending lyrics that long for a reunion
86	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		Kitagawa and Iwasawa, who met through their passion for music
87	Gravity zero-gravityShonen Naifu		The pure punk rock of Shonen Knife
88	Best FriendNishino Kana		Kana Nishino’s classic anthem celebrating friendship
89	Omouta — Thinking of My FriendsKiyosaku		A heartwarming song that sings of friendship for companions
90	The world goes crazy for your smile.Bando ja nai mon!		Among fans, they are affectionately called Banmon...
91	Foerver FriendsD-51		The album released in 2008, “BEST OF…”
92	ReunionRADWIMPS		The 2013 album “×と○と罪と” (X to O to Tsumi to)…
93	together; along with; bothWANIMA		The 2016 single “JUICE U…
94	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
95	Song of a Friendyuzu		From the duo of Yujin Kitagawa and Koji Iwasawa…
96	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
97	Charonnegoto		Negoto’s alternative rock song “Charon”
98	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A rock ballad depicting friendship and farewell
99	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		A warm song for a new life, deepening the bonds of friendship
100	Our JourneyKaneyori Masaru		Kaneyori Masaru Youth Friendship Song