Recommended friendship songs for children. Songs about friends you’ll want to listen to with your pals.
There are many important things in childhood—like studying and sports—but isn’t the most important of all “friends”? Friends you’ve had since you were a kid can become indispensable in your life.
They listen to your worries and give you the courage to move forward.
So this time, we’re introducing “friendship songs” that make you feel the importance of friends.
It’s packed with songs for when you want to express your everyday gratitude to friends or ones you want to listen to with close friends at graduation.
They’re also great as BGM for a friend’s birthday video!
Friendship songs recommended for kids: Songs about friends to enjoy with your buddies (1–10)
RAINSEKAI NO OWARI
Listening to this song might make you cherish these fleeting moments with your friends even more.
It’s a track by SEKAI NO OWARI, a band active internationally, released in 2017 as their 13th single.
The song was written as the theme for the film Mary and The Witch’s Flower.
It’s a message song with beautiful strings and piano that, as you listen, truly makes you feel as if a rainbow is appearing overhead.
That’s how grand in scale this work is.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s a friendship song that sings, “Even when we’re far apart, I’m always wishing for your happiness.” Written and performed by singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata, it was released in 2014 as his 17th single.
Many people have likely heard it, as it was used as the theme song for the film STAND BY ME Doraemon and in numerous commercials.
Hata’s rich yet gentle voice soothes the listener in this poignant and moving ballad.
It reminds us of the importance of caring for others.
My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi
This one is especially recommended for children who are about to graduate.
It’s a song by the music group Ketsumeishi, also known for “Sakura” and “Natsu no Omoide,” released in 2016 as their 29th single.
It was the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World.
The theme is simply “friendship,” and it sings about how, no matter how much time passes or even if we’re separated, I’ll always be your friend.
Those straightforward words really hit home.
Be sure to listen to it together with friends who will be going to different schools.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
A gentle friendship song that sings, “No matter how grown up we become, we’ll always be friends.” It’s a track by the popular rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN, long active on the Japanese music scene, released in 2011 as their 19th single.
It drew attention for being chosen as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels.
A beautiful ballad with wonderfully warm sound and vocals, where each and every word of the lyrics sinks in.
Surely the person by your side is also someone like the “you” in this song.
DoraemonHoshino Gen
The light, upbeat rhythm and melody are so enjoyable! This song is by singer-songwriter Gen Hoshino, who has created numerous hits like “Koi” and “Sosei,” and it was released in 2018 as his 11th single.
As the title suggests, it’s known as a song from the Doraemon anime series.
It humorously captures the world of Doraemon with Hoshino’s signature arrangement.
Once you hear it, it’ll stick in your head.
Speaking of Doraemon, it’s the story of Doraemon, Nobita, and their friends.
It’s a pop song that conveys friendship, especially recommended for elementary school kids.
HarukaYOASOBI
When your heart is overflowing with memories of your friends, be sure to play this song.
It’s a track by YOASOBI, the musical duo of composer Ayase—also popular as a Vocaloid producer—and vocalist suis, released digitally in 2020.
The song was created based on Osamu Suzuki’s novel “Tsuki Oji” (Moon Prince).
The handclap sounds are striking, and the catchy, gentle tone is wonderful.
It pairs perfectly with suis’s clear, straightforward vocals.
The lyrics convey the happiness of reflecting on time spent with someone special, warming the heart and bringing a quiet ache—an uplifting love song.
Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako
There are times when you feel too embarrassed to express your gratitude honestly, right? In those moments, why not be brave and send this song to a friend! It’s a pop song by Sakurako Ohara, who’s also active as an actress, released in 2014 as her debut single.
Her bright, clear vocals match the light, upbeat melody perfectly.
The lyrics are packed full of heartfelt thanks to someone important.
You probably have a friend who makes you feel this way, too.
It’s also great to sing—highly recommended for karaoke.
smileikimonogakari
We always want our beloved friends to keep smiling forever, don’t we? Ikimonogakari’s “Egao” is a song that expresses those warm feelings for a friend.
Released in 2013, it was chosen as the theme song for the film “Pokémon the Movie: Black—Victini and Reshiram and White—Victini and Zekrom: Genesect and the Legend Awakened featuring Mewtwo.” The song conveys the resolve to become strong and resilient so that you can help your friend right away, anytime, and so they can keep smiling.
You can truly feel the overflowing affection for friends in this piece.
I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko
There are probably people who feel this way about their friends.
It’s a song by Sonoko Inoue, a Hyogo-born singer-songwriter who’s also active as an actress, included on her first album “Hello,” released in 2016.
The graduation-themed lyrics really bring on the tears.
Maybe it’s precisely because of the bright, uplifting melody that the emotions packed into the song come through so clearly.
The sadness of parting from friends is something everyone can relate to, isn’t it? While it’s a song about graduating from high school, it’s sure to resonate with ninth-graders and sixth-graders too.
You are my friend.Daiamondo Yukai
A song used in the animated film Toy Story, sung by singer-songwriter Diamond✡Yukai, who is also known as the vocalist of the rock band RED WARRIORS that was active in the late 1980s.
These days, Diamond✡Yukai often appears on variety shows, but this track showcases his outstanding vocal prowess and expressive ability as a singer.
It’s a friendship song that lets you feel the reassuring strength of an irreplaceable friend who’s always by your side.
