A classic song about friends. Friendship songs you’ll want to listen to with your friends.
Friends are such an important part of our lives, aren’t they?
Even when something unpleasant or difficult happens, many people find that talking to a friend helps them forget, or that they can keep going as long as they’re together.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs with the theme of “friends.”
We’ve gathered a variety of tracks: graduation songs for kids, classic tunes about friendship, and songs that bring friends to mind.
They’re great to listen to with your friends, and also recommended as a musical gift for someone who’s transferring schools.
They also work perfectly as karaoke picks or as background music for a birthday video for a friend.
A masterpiece about friendship. Friendship songs you’ll want to listen to with friends (1–10)
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GReeeeN, a music group that has delivered numerous songs about love and life, produced “Mikata” in 2022.
It was chosen as the theme song for the film How, which centers on the friendship between a person and a dog.
The song portrays a heartwarming bond that evokes the relationship between the child and the dog in the story.
Set to a slow tempo with rich choral work, their vocals convey a message filled with kindness even more deeply.
It’s a song that expresses gratitude to precious friends who, even after occasional quarrels, make up and strengthen their friendship.
Why not listen to it with thoughts for someone irreplaceable in your life?
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER
Written as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers, this piece is a rock number packed with a fiery message! Through the simple act of “calling someone’s name,” the lyrics make us rediscover the certainty of our bonds and the preciousness of encounters, powerfully moving the hearts of listeners.
Released as a single in July 2021, it also marked an important milestone celebrating SUPER BEAVER’s 15th anniversary.
The sound—linked to the film’s worldview—evokes human connection and is a must-listen! Play it while spending time with dear friends or teammates, or in a quiet moment, and you’ll be reminded of how much they mean to you.
It’s the perfect track for feeling gratitude for the people you’ve met and for cherishing the ties you want to nurture from here on.
best friendSG
A song by SG that I want to give to a dear friend.
As the title suggests, it’s a warm message song themed around the bond with a friend deeply connected at heart.
Life brings many partings—graduations, turning points—but this song straightforwardly sings about an unchanging friendship despite distance, and the hope of meeting again.
Released as a single in March 2022, it resonated with many people, ranking high in LINE MUSIC’s real-time music video charts.
Known for “Bokura Mata,” SG penned this track in his own words, offering not only the sorrow of parting but also the courage to look ahead.
It’s perfect as BGM for graduation season, as well as for times when you want to express gratitude that’s hard to say, or when you’re thinking of a friend far away.
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
It’s a moving ballad whose lyrics speak to the warmth of having someone precious by your side and ask what you can do for that person.
This song makes you realize that everyday life, which seems so ordinary, is actually an irreplaceable treasure.
Its message—that even if you’re apart, your hearts remain connected—will surely give you courage! Released in August 2014 as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” it has since become one of Motohiro Hata’s signature works.
His gentle yet powerful voice will softly stay by your side.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to express gratitude to someone special, or for occasions like weddings.
Why not listen while thinking of the person who is like a “sunflower” to you?
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Tomodachi no Uta, which was chosen as the theme song for Doraemon: Nobita and the Steel Troops: The New Age—The Angels with Broken Wings, was released in 2011 by the rock band BUMP OF CHICKEN.
It’s a song that portrays friendship with someone dear to you, perfectly matching the story in the film.
It looks back on memories with those who have always supported us, and sings about how we can keep living because those memories exist.
The interweaving tones of acoustic guitar and strings convey warmth and kindness toward friends.
It’s a ballad I’d recommend not only for friends who are by your side, but also as a song to dedicate to someone you’ve been separated from.
Goodbye, see you.Fischer’s
Fischer’s, a YouTuber group popular especially among younger generations, released “Sayonara Matana” in 2018.
It’s a straightforward message to dear friends, perfect for the moment of graduating from school.
The lyrics are striking for the feelings you can confide only to friends from your school days—talking about dreams and hopes, and the tough times you went through together.
Their warm vocals, which gently envelop the lyrics and melodies that paint emotional scenes, add to the song’s appeal.
Why not give it a listen while thinking of that special person you want to stay friends with forever?
Best FriendKiroro
“Best Friend” is often sung at graduation and wedding ceremonies, and it’s filled with gratitude for a treasured friend.
The two-member music duo Kiroro released it in 2001.
Because it depicts moments of expressing thanks to a friend who has always been a source of support, many people can relate to it.
Its simple arrangement—centered on piano and vocals—helps convey the sincerity of the message even more deeply.
Why not dedicate it to a friend when you want to express feelings so strong that simple thanks aren’t enough?
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YOASOBI, a music duo immensely popular among teens, released “Sangenshoku” in 2021.
Based on the original short story “RGB,” the song unfolds a tale that portrays the emotional shifts of young people.
Even as they each go their separate ways and sometimes miss each other, it sings about those moments when they meet dear friends again.
The pop synth tones, which match the lyrics’ colorful world, are also striking.
Riding on a light, upbeat rhythm, ikura’s rich vocals deliver a refreshing sense of youth.
Be sure to listen to this dramatic, friend-themed song.
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
“Tomo yo ~Kono Saki mo Zutto” was chosen as the theme song for the film Crayon Shin-chan: Fast Asleep! The Great Assault on the Dreaming World and was released by the music group Ketsumeishi in 2016.
Built on sounds that sample background music from Crayon Shin-chan, it unfolds into a spacious, richly melodic track.
The lyrics, which straightforwardly express feelings for dear friends who stayed with you through fun times and hard times, are sure to bring tears.
Not only the song but also learning the light, catchy dance choreography is recommended.
Give this message song a listen and keep your cherished friends in your heart forever.
You are my friend.Dizunī
“You’ve Got a Friend in Me,” created as the theme song for the movie Toy Story, is a heartwarming track that sings about scenes depicting the friendship between the characters.
In school, at work, and in our personal lives, things don’t always go smoothly.
This song delivers a warm, friend’s-eye view message that gently stays close to the feelings everyone experiences.
It’s a classic that celebrates precious friendships that support us not only in happy times but also in tough moments.
Why not send it to cheer up a friend who’s feeling down or to help make a special day even more memorable?