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 (51–60)
DREAMERIkuta Rira
This heartwarming song, set to a gentle acoustic tone, sings of a deep love for music and a passionate pursuit of dreams.
In Rira Ikuta’s true-to-herself words, it conveys a strong will to keep singing in her own way and gratitude toward the important people who support her.
Brimming with hope that shines like a starry sky, this work was included on the single “Hyakka Ryouran,” released in March 2025.
It’s a track you’ll want to listen to with friends while preparing for a school or cultural festival, as you cheer on each other’s dreams.
Always Youmilet
A heartwarming song that celebrates intimate bonds and deep friendship.
Released by milet in August 2022 as the theme song for the film “TANG,” the track debuted at No.
9 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
Created around the film’s message of “a journey to find life’s treasures,” it portrays friendship deepening as we discover the hidden charms in others, expressed through sweeping melodies and powerful sound.
It’s a perfect BGM choice for compiling memories with someone special into a video.
Infused with a universal message that connects people—one that only milet, who spent her adolescence abroad, could convey—this song is highly recommended for commemorating life’s turning points, such as graduations and farewell gatherings.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE has delivered a gem of a song that beautifully captures both the brilliance and the fragility of youth.
It delicately portrays the feelings of trying to embrace everyday anxieties, inner conflicts, and the pains of growth as cherished memories.
The song was also chosen as the opening theme for the anime “Oblivion Battery” and won the 66th Japan Record Awards in December 2024, marking an unprecedented achievement of back-to-back wins for the band.
This heartwarming track offers empathy and encouragement to middle school students grappling with the uniquely turbulent emotions of adolescence and feelings of self-doubt.
It will surely stay close to your heart and give you the courage to look ahead.
Kinnikuman HeroEndō Masaaki
With his powerful vocals that stir the soul, Masaaki Endoh pours his passion into a heartfelt cry from the spirit.
It brilliantly portrays a hero who stands firm in justice and friendship, powerfully expressing blazing fighting spirit and bonds with comrades.
The brassy resonance and drum’n’bass beat add even more excitement to stunning effect.
Released in January 2025 as the opening theme for the TV anime “Kinnikuman: Perfect Origin Arc Season 2,” the song is written and composed by APAZZI.
It’s a track I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone who wants to etch a tale of indomitable spirit and friendship in their heart, and to those seeking the courage to face adversity.
Friendship Songs Recommended for Junior High School Students (61–70)
Dance of YouthSenchimirimentaru
A powerful, supportive song by Centimillimental that portrays the preciousness of friendship and emotional growth.
It vividly depicts moving forward step by step with cherished friends—through tears, laughter, and even stumbles.
Released in May 2021, this track is an upbeat tune where a gentle melody, like being wrapped in warm light, intertwines with a driving beat.
When you want to express gratitude to the friends who have stood by you in life’s important moments, sending this song with heartfelt feelings will surely resonate with them.
If I sing to the sky175R
This is 175R’s biggest hit, by an artist whose powerful vocals and driving melodies resonate with many listeners and are loved across generations.
The song straightforwardly expresses hopes and dreams for the future that were shared with friends, and it’s also a popular karaoke number.
Tears SurpriseAKB48
A smash hit by AKB48, an artist group that continues to lead Japan’s music scene with catchy melodies that everyone can’t help but sing along to and adorable dances.
It’s a number about preparing a surprise for a dear friend’s birthday, and it’s a song that’s popular among the younger generation of women.