Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa

Lord of Major / Precious Things

A signature song by Lord of Major, an artist immensely popular among younger generations for their powerful, emotion-overflowing vocals and an energetic melody that sticks in your head after a single listen.

It’s a friendship anthem that captures the feeling of setting out toward one’s own dreams while holding dear the joyful days spent with friends.

Birthday SongOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka - Birthday Song

A massive hit by Ai Otsuka, an artist with an adorable look and a clear, soaring singing voice who enjoys overwhelming popularity among women.

It’s a heartwarming ballad that straightforwardly expresses gratitude for the birth of a cherished friend.

My friendMiyuhan

Miyuhan “Boku no Friend” - TV Size - (TV Anime ‘Kemono Friends’ Ending Theme) MV

A heartwarming friendship song that gently embraces the brilliance of youth and the bittersweetness of parting.

Miyuhan’s clear, translucent vocals vividly paint a spring scene with cherry blossoms dancing in the air.

Included on her major-label debut album “Self Schema,” released in February 2017, the track was also used as the ending theme for the TV anime “Kemono Friends.” While mourning the farewell to irreplaceable friends, the lyrics sing of the hope for new encounters, resonating with middle schoolers facing the season of departure.

It’s a special song that gives you the courage to take a step toward the future while cherishing memories with friends.

Song of a Friendyuzu

Yuzu Live “GO HOME” - Tomodachi no Uta (Friends’ Song)

A massive hit by Yuzu, one of Japan’s leading artists, known for their warm songs and vocals that overflow with kindness and soothe the heart.

It’s a track that carries the message: when you’re going through something painful or sad, remember the fun days you spent with friends and push through.

Madder-colored skyRemioromen

Remioromen Akanezora Live

A major hit by Remioromen, an artist whose emotionally rich, husky-voiced songs move listeners’ hearts and are loved across generations.

It’s a friendship song that captures the feeling of tucking away the joyous days of youth with friends and setting off to pursue one’s own dreams.

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE

EXILE / Michi (Short Ver.)

A friendship song by EXILE, artists who continue to lead Japan’s music scene with breathtaking performances and a beautifully high-toned voice that makes you fall in love at first listen.

It’s a classic that expresses the feeling of treasuring memories with friends as a source of strength and moving forward on our own paths.

Youthful AmigoShūji to Akira

Seishun Amigo [Shuji and Akira Cover] (Chor. Draft)

This was an insanely popular song that hit perfectly with my generation.

Everyone around me was singing and dancing to it, so I have really fun memories tied to this track.

Some current middle schoolers might not know it.

But since Yamashita-kun and Kamenashi-kun have just reunited as a unit for a drama, I really hope people will give this song a listen too.