Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad

My Hair is Bad – Dash Through the Memories

This is a youthful rock ballad by My Hair is Bad, also included on their sixth album, “ghosts.” Released digitally in June 2024, it was written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Our Dinosaur Diary,” which premiered in August of the same year.

The lyrics, depicting the shifting emotions from meeting to parting and then to a new departure, leave a strong impression.

The song captures a sense of hope for the future while cherishing precious memories.

Its warm tone makes it a perfect fit for a movie ending theme and resonates deeply.

It’s a recommended track for those who want to reminisce about their youth or overcome a farewell with someone important.

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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.

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.