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!
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Recommended friendship songs for kids. Friend songs you’ll want to listen to with your crew (21–30)
CHARMWANIMA
WANIMA is a three-piece band active since 2010.
After appearing on NHK’s year-end Kohaku Uta Gassen in 2017, they gained popularity among the general public beyond festival-band fans.
With many songs themed around youth and friendship, they’re a band recommended for children.
Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui
Even if you argue with a friend, being able to make up with a smile right away is truly wonderful, isn’t it? This work by Yui Nishiwaki is a heartwarming song that portrays the pure friendship of children.
Released in October 1992, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Doraemon until April 1995.
It’s also well-loved as a graduation song for kindergartens.
There are days when we get really mad, but the lyrics—set to a bright, pop melody—remind us that being with friends is the best, and they really resonate.
This song brings back the importance of facing others with sincerity when you’re worn out by the slightly complicated relationships of adulthood.
Give it a listen when you want to look back on those nostalgic days spent with friends!
You’re my friend.Kingu Kurīmusōda
King Cream Soda is a group formed for the children’s anime Yo-kai Watch, active since 2014.
While many of their songs feature whimsical, otherworldly lyrics, this track is a friendship song that’s easy for kids to understand and a cheerful tune that makes you feel happy as you listen.
See you… Seasoninazuma ōru sutāzu
Inazuma All Stars is a group formed by the voice actors of characters appearing within the TV anime Inazuma Eleven, which aired from 2008 to 2011.
The anime is a coming-of-age story themed around soccer and friendship, and this song was used as an ending theme.
Crocodile and Little BirdKimura Kaera
Kaela Kimura is a female singer who has been active since 2004 and originally worked as a hair model.
This song, which appears on an album and was not released as a single, is a charming friendship tune that poignantly depicts the bond between a crocodile and a small bird.
Share The WorldTōhōshinki
TVXQ (Tohoshinki) was formed in 2003 and debuted in Japan in 2004.
This song was used as the opening theme for the TV anime One Piece.
At the time the song was released, the group was active as five members, but they have been active as a duo since 2010.
lilacMrs. GREEN APPLE
An uplifting song that delicately captures the sparkle and bitterness of youth has emerged from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE.
This piece expresses the fragility of life and the passage of time, cherishing memories while conveying the anticipation of new encounters.
It’s a gem that traces the wavering hearts of young people—where light and shadow intertwine—set to a buoyant melody.
Featured on the album “Unity,” the track has served as the opening theme for the TV Tokyo anime “Oblivion Battery” since April 2024.
A bold work from Mrs.
GREEN APPLE following their return to activity and winner of the 66th Japan Record Awards, it’s sure to resonate in scenes that deepen friendships at school sports days and athletic festivals.
Highly recommended for those who value the bonds they share with their companions.