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.
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Friendship songs recommended for kids: Songs about friends to enjoy with your buddies (1–10)
This is the friend-making factoryNEW!Kannuim Kumiko
An entrance ceremony is a place where you meet new friends for the first time.
Some children may feel anxious.
This work is aimed at those children, carrying a message to the friends with whom they’ll be spending fun times together.
You can almost feel the warm spring air, and it gives a cozy feeling.
Published as a magazine supplement in April 2014, this song features a very bright and energetic melody that leaves a strong impression.
At an entrance ceremony, you might be sitting next to a child you don’t know at all.
But once you start singing together, before you realize it, you’ve become good friends! It’s also recommended to sing it together with the children to ease the tension of the entrance ceremony.
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.
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.
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.