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Songs of Male Friendship: Tracks to Dedicate to Male Friends [For Weddings and Video BGM]

There are times when you want to play a song that portrays male friendship—like for a message video to celebrate a male friend’s birthday or for scenes spent with friends at a wedding!

If you choose songs with lyrics that look back on the time you’ve spent together or that convey a strong, unbreakable bond, it will surely amplify the mutual affection you have for each other.

In this article, we’ll introduce a selection of songs from friendship and youth anthems that are perfect to dedicate to a male friend.

We’ve picked out tracks that capture a variety of episodes and emotions, so you’re sure to find lyrics that match the stories shared between you and your friend.

Songs About Male Friendship: Tracks to Dedicate to Your Guy Friends [For Weddings and Video BGM] (51–60)

dear my friendHi-STANDARD

This song captivates with its fast-paced melodic hardcore sound and heartwarming lyrics about friendship and reunion.

It powerfully expresses the joy of living and the unchanging strength of bonds, even when apart.

Featured on Hi-STANDARD’s album “MAKING THE ROAD,” released in June 1999, the track became a major hit, selling over one million copies in Japan and abroad.

With energetic guitar riffs and highly message-driven lyrics celebrating friendship and the joy of reuniting, it has won the hearts of many listeners.

It’s a moving choice for a friend’s birthday or wedding gift, as well as for those memorable moments of reconnecting with a longtime friend.

Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism

Official HIGE DANDism – Cry Baby [Official Video]
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism

A moving message song about facing adversity and the bonds between friends from Official HIGE DANDism.

Written specifically as the opening theme for the anime Tokyo Revengers, released in May 2021, the track boasts remarkable achievements.

In May 2022, it surpassed 100 million views on YouTube and received Triple Platinum certification from the Recording Industry Association of Japan.

With its innovative musicality—featuring as many as ten key changes—and lyrics that brilliantly capture the anime’s worldview, it won the hearts of not only anime fans but countless listeners at large.

Singing of friendship, perseverance, and hope for the future, this is a must-listen for anyone who wants to reaffirm the value of camaraderie or who finds themselves at a crossroads in life.

We againSG

Us, Again – SG (Official Lyric Video)
We againSG

This song conveys gratitude to a dear friend through a gentle, warm melody and lyrics that resonate with the heart.

With SG’s signature delicate expressiveness, it beautifully captures both the sorrow of parting and the anticipation of reunion.

The days of carefree laughter and the many memories shared together are portrayed with grace, leaving a deep impression on listeners.

Released in April 2021, it became a massive hit—especially among younger audiences—garnering 150 million views.

Starting in November 2024, it was also featured in CalorieMate’s exam-season support commercial, earning praise for the strength of its message.

When you want to express thanks to cherished companions—at graduations, farewell parties, and more—why not send this one song?

FRIENDS!!!imase

【imase】FRIENDS!!!(MV)
FRIENDS!!!imase

A groovy, catchy pop song that celebrates the beauty of friendships that never change with time.

Blending Shingo Kubota’s sophisticated arrangement with imase’s light, breezy vocals, this piece gently sings about the awkward small talk of seeing an old friend after a long time, the kind of bond that lets you remain innocently childlike no matter how many years pass, and the precious ties that last a lifetime.

Released in February 2025 as the theme song for the collaborative project “Everyone’s Concert” by the live communication app Pococha and Yamaha Corporation, it also features an epic special video created with over 120 performers alongside imase.

It’s a track you’ll want to listen to when you reunite with a best friend after a while or when you’re looking back on memories with cherished companions.

Male Friendship Songs: Tracks to Dedicate to Your Male Friends [For Weddings and Video BGM] (61–70)

You are here.wacci

wacci “You Are Here” Music Video
You are here.wacci

It’s precisely because we have someone precious that we can move forward.

This song is filled with that warm message.

A gently comforting melody and vocals that are both powerful and delicate resonate, leaving a deep impression on the listener’s heart.

Written specifically as the ending theme for the TV anime “Backflip!!,” it perfectly matches the story of the bonds within a boys’ high school rhythmic gymnastics team.

Consider gifting it when you want to say “thank you” to dear friends or teammates, for birthdays or new beginnings.

Bridge of Gloryyuzu

Eikou no Kakehashi – Yuzu (Full)
Bridge of Gloryyuzu

This song portrays the hardships and setbacks in life, and the journey of overcoming them to grasp hope.

It beautifully expresses the light that awaits beyond tears no one sees and the sweat shed in silence, woven with melodies and words that deeply resonate with listeners.

Released by Yuzu in July 2004, the song was chosen as NHK’s official theme for the Athens Olympics, and, together with the moment the men’s gymnastics team won gold, it became etched in the memories of many.

Loved as a cheer song for everyone striving toward their goals, it continues to offer support: to those taking steady steps toward their dreams and to those confronting the walls before them.

As a piece that accompanies the important moments of life, it delivers a powerful, heartfelt message that truly resonates.

Friend ShipHoshino Gen

This is a gentle song that tenderly embraces the warm feelings of parting from and reuniting with someone important, and the hope of meeting again.

Gen Hoshino’s heartfelt vocals and the warm melody evoke the beauty of precious memories and bonds with friends.

Included on the album “YELLOW DANCER,” the track was written as the theme song for the film “Moriyamachu Driving School” and was also used in NTT Docomo’s “Docomo no Long Gakuwari” commercial.

During the “Continues” tour in September 2017, it was performed with passion at Saitama Super Arena.

It’s a heartwarming piece to listen to when you’re thinking of a dear friend you’ve been separated from, or when you’ve made plans to see each other again after a long time.