Friendship songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular tracks.
Whether back in school or as an adult, we often go to karaoke with friends, right?
Singing karaoke with close friends is just plain fun!
In this article, we’ll introduce Japanese friendship songs that are easy to sing at karaoke.
We’ve gathered a variety of friendship tracks—from songs that let you feel your bond and get hyped together, to ones that help you express everyday gratitude to your friends.
No matter how tough things get day to day, having friends to talk and hang out with can blow those worries away!
If you sing the songs we’ve introduced, you’ll be reminded just how precious your friends are.
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Friendship songs that are easy to sing at karaoke. Recommended classics and popular songs (41–50)
We againSG
This song conveys gratitude to a dear friend through a gentle, warm melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.
With SG’s signature delicate expressiveness, it beautifully captures both the sorrow of parting and the anticipation of reunion.
The days of carefree laughter and the many memories shared together are portrayed with grace, leaving a deep impression on listeners.
Released in April 2021, it became a massive hit—especially among younger audiences—garnering 150 million views.
Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial, earning praise for the strength of its message.
When you want to express thanks to cherished companions—at graduations, farewell parties, and more—why not send this one song?
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.
friendNMB48
You know that feeling when you think, “With this person, I can keep walking together from here on”? Whether it’s because you’re alike or share the same hobbies, this is a gentle song about friends who can understand anything about each other.
“Tomodachi” (Friends) was released as a coupling track to “Rashikunai” by NMB48, an idol group active mainly in the Kinki region, on November 5, 2014.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to deepen your bond by singing this song as a duet at karaoke, so you can stay friends forever?
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly
Superfly captivates with an overwhelming, powerful vocal presence that belies her small frame.
One of her signature songs is “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with All My Love”)! It’s popular as a song to dedicate to parents at weddings, but it’s also perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special, regardless of age or gender.
Even if you can’t say a straightforward “thank you,” your heartfelt feelings will surely reach a close friend—though thinking that way can make you miss the moment to say it.
This is a number that gives you the push you need to convey your appreciation to a dear friend.
NO MORE CRYD-51
D-51’s biggest hit, beloved across genders for its crystal-clear high tones that seem to reach forever and its uplifting, encouraging lyrics.
It’s a friendship song that conveys the feeling that even when you’re about to lose heart, you can keep going because friends are close by.
With its many simple rhythms, it’s an easy song for anyone to sing.
BEST FRIENDSMAP
A smash-hit friendship song by the idol group SMAP, who have gained popularity not only in Japan but also overseas with their uplifting messages and universally approachable melodies.
The song expresses the feelings of a close friend who will always come to help whenever you’re struggling, and its simple melody makes it easy to sing.
Ikimonogakariarigatou
It is one of Ikimonogakari’s signature songs, written specifically as the theme for the NHK morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo.
The fact that many artists have covered it speaks to the song’s popularity.
As the title suggests, it gives the impression of conveying gratitude directly and straightforwardly.
While looking back on memories shared with someone dear, it expresses gratitude welling up from the heart, making it a powerful song that can convey feelings of thanks to anyone.
