Recommended friendship songs for children. Songs about friends you’ll want to listen to with your pals.

Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu

Macaroni Enpitsu “Youth and a Moment” MV

A heartwarming song that captures the casual brilliance and fleeting nature of youth.

With a driving melody and sentimental lyrics, it conveys the importance of everyday moments spent with friends and the joy of watching each other grow.

It tells us that the time shared with a bored-looking friend in the classroom after school will one day become a shining memory.

Released as a digital single in March 2019, it was later included on the album “season,” released in September of the same year.

It was also featured in a McDonald’s commercial and selected as the opening theme for TV Tokyo’s Drama 24 series “I Dreamed of That Girl.” As a work that vividly portrays the passion of teammates practicing together for sports festivals and the image of young people striving to cherish each moment, it is a song we hope many students will listen to.

You’ve Got a Friend in MeRandy Newman

Randy Newman – You’ve Got a Friend in Me (From “Toy Story 4″/Audio Only)

The warm melody that plays at the start of Disney/Pixar films is a classic that gently embraces viewers’ hearts.

Randy Newman’s composition, themed around irreplaceable friendship, blends elements of country and pop to create an inviting, approachable song.

Included on the soundtrack released in November 1995 and issued as a single the following year, the piece has continued to appear in various arrangements throughout the film series.

In 2002, it was nominated for an Academy Award, cementing its status as one of Disney’s signature songs.

Notable artists such as Michael Bublé have covered it, further expanding its appeal.

It’s a perfect pick when you want to feel the bonds you share with loved ones or be soothed by heartwarming music.

Listening to your dreams, I come up with ideas that make me laugh!aimyon

While listening to your dreams, I’m weaving funny ideas!

It’s a heartwarming pop song filled with kindness and a sense of adventure.

Released in March 2025, it was featured as an insert song in the film “Doraemon: Nobita’s Picture-World Story.” From Aimyon’s unique perspective as a lifelong fan of Doraemon, the song brims with deep affection for the franchise.

Its light, folky sound is approachable for both children and adults, and it’s the kind of track that lifts your spirits when you listen.

The lyrics weave a tale of dreams, adventure, and precious friendship.

Listening after watching the movie lets you immerse yourself even more deeply in its world.

Friendswacci

wacci 'Friends' Short Ver.

This warm, gently drawn song about everyday life with friends is a single released by wacci in March 2020.

It was selected as the opening theme for the TV anime “Uchi Tama?! Have you seen my Tama?” and was written and composed by guitarist Keiji Muranaka.

The lyrics shine a light on the small, ordinary moments of each day and the unchanging routines, carefully weaving bonds with friends and brimming with a kindness that resonates in the heart.

The melody is lively and pleasant, striking a perfect balance with the slightly bittersweet lyrics to create a superb track.

It also works wonderfully as a theme song for school or cultural festivals—an uplifting, heartwarming anthem that colors a page of youth spent with friends.

Let’s sing a songDaiji MAN Burazāzu Bando

[ED01] Let’s Sing a Song / DaijiMAN Brothers Band / Crayon Shin-chan [April 13, 1992 – September 21, 1992]

A heartwarming message that gently embraces the anxieties and hopes of starting school is woven into the melody by DaijiMAN Brothers Band.

Brimming with the wish “May you be happy,” the song’s arrangement, which supports those taking a new step forward, is also memorable.

Released in April 1992 and cherished as the first ending theme of the TV Asahi anime Crayon Shin-chan, this track became a hit second only to the band’s signature song Sore ga Daiji, and is included on the album GOLDEN☆BEST DaijiMAN Brothers Band.

It’s a perfect choice as BGM for entrance ceremonies and preparation for starting school, as well as an encouraging anthem that gives a gentle push to children who feel anxious about school life.

I won’t run away!!Yurumerumo!

Yurumerumo! (You'll Melt More!) 'I Won't Run Away!!' (Official Music Video)

Yurumerumo! is an idol group that has been active since 2012, and their genre is often described as a “new wave girls group.” Although they’re idols, many of their songs carry strong messages, and this particular track is especially recommended—there are numerous lines that really hit you in the heart when you listen.

Poppy Pappy DayPupukko (CV: Makino Yui) & Pipimi (CV: Watanabe Yui)

I tried practicing the drum part of Pop Team Epic’s POPPY PAPPY DAY (TV size) in two versions.

This is the song that was used as the ending theme for Pop Team Epic, which was voted the most entertaining winter anime of 2018.

Although the show featured many parodies aimed at viewers in their 30s and older, its animation and cute characters also made it popular with children.