Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

Girls’ RuleNogizaka 46

Nogizaka46 'Girls' Rule' Short Ver.

It’s a classic song that captures the brilliance of youth and the preciousness of friendship.

The images of girls running with their skirts fluttering and scenes of friends encouraging each other with heartfelt smiles, together with the rhythmic melody, vividly paint a colorful portrait of youth in its golden era.

Released in July 2013 as Nogizaka46’s sixth single, the track debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart, selling over 330,000 copies in its first week and setting a new personal best for the group.

The music video was filmed at an abandoned school in Ibaraki Prefecture and memorably depicts students banding together to protect their school pool.

It’s a perfect song for junior high schoolers who want to nurture friendships and strengthen their bonds.

Add it to your playlist and let it resonate in your heart.

peace signYonezu Kenshi

Kenshi Yonezu – Peace Sign

This song expresses the strong will to move forward by overcoming setbacks and regrets that everyone experiences.

It was used as the opening theme for Season 2 of the anime My Hero Academia and was included in Kenshi Yonezu’s 2017 album BOOTLEG.

It features a bright, energetic sound and stirring lyrics.

It’s perfect as a cheer for the friends you spend your school life with.

At times, this piece gives you the courage to take on challenges.

It can remind you of the importance of friendship and prompt you to express your gratitude to your friends.

Always with youshino

[A Song for My Best Friend] Shino “Always With You”

When you graduate from junior high school, you often end up entering different high schools and drifting apart.

I don’t think that’s uncommon.

This was a song I wanted friends to listen to at times like that.

It might remind you that the person next to you right now is a very important friend.

GO!!!FLOW

FLOW 『GO!!!』(Music Video Short Ver.)

A high-energy, fast-paced track that you’ll find yourself humming after just one listen, this smash hit by FLOW—an artist popular among younger generations—is a masterpiece packed with a message about moving forward along the path you believe in together with your friends.

C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK 「C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.」

A smash hit by ONE OK ROCK, an artist leading today’s Japanese rock scene, featuring songs delivered with a crystal-clear high tone that makes you fall in love without even noticing.

It’s a masterpiece that directly captures the feeling of setting off toward each other’s dreams.

Friendshipkingu gidora

Friendship / King Ghidorah

The lyrics were so deep and thought-provoking.

I realized that a best friend is someone you suddenly find is always by your side—you say what you want to each other, fight sometimes, yet still stay close… It made me think that it’s something that just naturally happens before you even notice.

It reaffirmed for me that it’s not something you can force into being.

The city where the wind blowsrakkuraifu

Luck Life / The Wind-Blown City [Music Video] (TV Anime “Bungo Stray Dogs” Season 2 Ending Theme)

This is a song that was used as the ending theme for the anime Bungo Stray Dogs.

Since it was a popular anime among middle and high school students, I think many people know it.

Both the melody and the vocals are amazing, and no matter how many times I listen to it, I never get tired of it—I can enjoy it with a fresh feeling every time.

The music video is also really cool, so I definitely want people to watch it.