Friendship songs recommended for middle school students
Friends are treasures!
Here’s a quick introduction to a few songs that are popular with middle schoolers right now.
Many of them are major hits, but if there are any you don’t know yet, definitely add them to your playlist.
Reflect on your own feelings and, even just occasionally, say thank you to your friends and let them know you appreciate them.
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Recommended friendship songs for junior high school students (41–50)
MIRAIShonan no Kaze
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
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.
Sakura (Solo)Moriyama Naotaro
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.
Best FriendNishino Kana
A signature song by Kana Nishino, an artist renowned for love songs woven with a crystal-clear, soaring high-tone voice that resonates endlessly and enjoys overwhelming popularity among younger audiences of the same gender.
This number expresses the joy of having met a cherished friend.
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE
A smash hit by ZONE, an artist beloved across generations, woven with a singing voice so gentle it naturally warms the heart.
The lyrics, which express the feeling of taking a step toward the dreams you and your dear friend talked about, resonate strongly with younger listeners.
Heart KnotYuuma
These days, TikTokers are drawing more attention than YouTubers, but when it comes to Komudotto’s popularity, it’s still going strong among middle schoolers, isn’t it? This solo song by Yuma, a member of Komudotto, is “Kokoro Musubi” (Heart Ties).
It depicts the feelings of someone celebrating a close friend’s wedding, and its range—mid1C to hiA—sits comfortably for male singers around middle school age.
When your friend gets a boyfriend or girlfriend, try surprising them by singing this at karaoke!
Team friendsChiba Yūki
I think today’s middle school students are closer to hip-hop than any generation before them.
Among them, many middle school heads are probably listening to trap music, which leads the times.
What I recommend is Team Tomodachi.
This track is a hit number by Yuki Chiba, aka KOHH, that gained worldwide popularity.
It’s laid back in trap style, so the flow is very simple.
Even those not used to rapping should have no problem performing it.