Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko

Sonoko Inoue – “I’m Glad I Met You” (short ver.)

Released digitally in 2016, Sonoko Inoue’s “Kimi ni Deaete Yokatta” is a highly popular graduation song.

She actually wrote it when she was a senior in high school, making it a truly “real high school friendship song.” It conveys a message of deep gratitude to friends: even the things I couldn’t handle alone, I was able to overcome because you were there.

It’s the perfect song for expressing thanks, and it’s a number that reminds you of how precious your friends are.

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Dear My FriendsNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'

Kana Nishino is very popular among women of her generation, with many songs that seem to speak for cute feelings of love and bittersweet emotions from a woman’s perspective.

Her song “Best Friend” might be perfect for high school students, don’t you think? As a high schooler, you probably have lots of worries—studies, love, and more.

But with a best friend, you can casually open up and ask for advice.

This song especially packs in the gratitude girls feel toward their friends.

It might be a great one to dedicate to a dear friend.

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Highschool LoveE-girls

E-girls / Highschool ♡ love

Since the song is themed around a high school reunion, it makes me think of my friends from those days and brings back all kinds of memories.

It’s the kind of song that makes you want to reach out to everyone, organize a reunion, and catch up by reminiscing together after a long time apart.

Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing

ELT tour 1998 Dear My Friend

This is a signature friendship song by Every Little Thing, the band consisting of Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito.

The chorus feels like it speaks not only to the other person but also to oneself, making it a friendship song with a reflective touch.

My friendZARD

My Friend / ZARD [A Cappella]

This is ZARD’s legendary friendship song used as the ending theme for the manga “Slam Dunk,” which enjoys immense popularity among high schoolers and other students.

Just listening to the chorus gives you goosebumps.

You can see why it’s so easy to recommend to high school students.

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.

BEST FRIENDSMAP

BEST FRIEND

A smash hit by SMAP, an artist who gained popularity overseas for gentle songs that encourage listeners’ hearts.

It’s a track that straightforwardly expresses gratitude to a dear friend—feelings that are hard to convey in everyday life out of shyness.