Friendship songs recommended for middle school students

MIRAIShonan no Kaze

Mirai

A heartwarming song by Shonan no Kaze that celebrates the importance of bonds with friends and supporting one another.

Filled with hope for the future and a positive message, it resonates deeply with listeners.

Featured on the album “2022 ~Time to Shine~,” released in July 2022, this track expresses a strong will to overcome the anxieties and inner conflicts we feel in everyday life.

Even when dreams are mocked or seem close to being abandoned, it portrays the determination to keep pursuing them, giving listeners courage and energy.

It’s a recommended song for those who cherish friendship or are facing difficulties.

Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Promise of a Sunflower (Short Ver.)

This is a heartwarming song by Motohiro Hata that gently conveys the depth and importance of friendship.

Set to the warm tones of an acoustic guitar, it sings of mutual care and affection.

Released in 2014, the song gained attention as the theme for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon.” It resonated with many listeners, spending an extended period at No.

1 on Japan’s overall iTunes chart.

When you feel the bond with your friends or want to express your gratitude, give this song a listen.

It will surely deepen the feelings you have for the people you cherish.

Beautiful DaysHirai Dai

Dai Hirai / Beautiful Days (Lyric Video)

A gentle anthem that accompanies the making of precious adolescent memories.

Dai Hirai’s acoustic melodies and warm vocals give a push to young people taking their first steps toward the future.

Riding on a calm yet powerful sound, it sings of hope in the darkness, the value of seemingly uneventful days, and the anticipation of a new departure.

Since its release in March 2025, the piece has drawn attention with a confirmed tie-in to an animated production.

The album “Life is Beautiful,” which also features a collaboration with Taro Hakase, reached No.

1 overall on iTunes.

It’s a song that supports students preparing and practicing for their school festivals, resonating with their hearts and helping them reaffirm the bonds with their cherished friends.

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.

Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro

Naotaro Moriyama – Sakura (Solo)

A major hit by Naotaro Moriyama, an artist loved for his distinctive high notes and delicate vibrato that seem to speak directly to the heart.

The song straightforwardly portrays parting with friends who shared one’s youth, and has become synonymous with graduation songs.