A song about friendship between men and women. A collection of friendship songs celebrating irreplaceable bonds.
The question of whether friendship between men and women can truly exist has been discussed many times, but it’s hard to reach a definitive conclusion, isn’t it?
Or rather, it might be more accurate to say that the answer depends on the person.
There are many different opinions about male–female friendship, but if you look for them, you’ll actually find quite a lot of songs themed around it.
In this article, I’ll put together and introduce a selection of them!
Each song portrays different situations and dynamics, so be sure to read the lyrics and get a feel for the unique shape of friendship depicted in each one.
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Songs about male-female friendship. A collection of friendship songs about irreplaceable bonds (71–80)
We’ve alwaysikimonogakari
A warm melody that gently wraps around the bond with a cherished friend seeps into the heart.
It’s a cheering song that gives you the courage to walk forward with your companions, while staying close to the fear of moving ahead.
Because we have friends who support one another, we can take a new step—this song conveys the preciousness of such friendship.
Released by Ikimono-gakari in January 2012 as the campaign CM song for U-CAN, the piece was also included on the album NEWTRAL and moved the hearts of many.
Its warm vocals and positive message will surely give a gentle push when you want to express gratitude to a dear friend or cheer on someone taking on a new challenge.
smileikimonogakari
This is a song by Ikimonogakari that sings a gentle wish for a dear friend to always keep smiling.
The grand, sweeping sound featuring strings conveys a moving atmosphere.
A notable feature is that the lyrics are composed entirely of different words with no repetition, which feels like an expression of overflowing thoughts and messages the singer wants to share with their friend.
While looking back on the memories they’ve built together, the song offers words of encouragement to live strongly, supporting each other along the way.
Thank youikimonogakari
A beloved song that gently colored our mornings as the theme for NHK’s morning drama series Gegege no Nyobo is Arigato, sung by Ikimonogakari.
When you listen to this song, you naturally feel like expressing gratitude to your dear friends and family, don’t you? It’s a track that lets you rediscover the importance of saying thank you.
Sometimes you clash, sometimes you cry and laugh together—you’ve shared so much time.
It would be lovely to listen to this song again with your girlfriends.
It’s sure to deepen your bond even more!
Dear.achanyu i
The warm tone of an acoustic guitar feels so comforting, doesn’t it? This piece by Chan Yuu-i, a singer-songwriter from Ehime Prefecture, was released in 2020.
I bet quite a few people feel that a best friend can be “more than family, more than a lover.” Maybe it’s not something you can directly compare, but you just can’t help cherishing them that much.
Listening to this song might make those feelings grow even stronger.
Try listening to it with your friends.
I’m glad you’re here.makomina
MakoMina is a duo of two girls from Fukushima Prefecture who became hugely popular with their twin-dance videos.
This song is the first one for which MakoMina themselves, who were 18 at the time of its 2016 release, wrote the lyrics.
They say they wrote it while thinking of each other, making it a song that captures the real friendship between girls.
It’s a wonderful track that honestly expresses the simple feeling of “I’m so glad I have friends.” I think it’s the ultimate friendship song, from girls, for girls.
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
Released in 2013, this song is a classic friendship anthem you’ll want to dedicate to your friends.
It was arranged for the Junior High School division of the 80th NHK All-Japan School Music Competition and also featured on NHK’s “Minna no Uta,” so many of you have probably heard it.
The powerful vocals in the chorus feel like a heartfelt cheer.
It’s especially perfect for supporting friends who are moving on—to further education, a new job, or marriage.
The song was originally written as a gift to the staff after the 2011 Great East Japan Earthquake.
usual membersriria.
Even when it’s always the same members, that’s what makes it the most fun, isn’t it? This song by singer-songwriter Riria, who rose to popularity through platforms like TikTok, was released in 2022.
It’s a friendship song with a floating feel and a comfortably laid-back tempo.
You can’t help but be entranced by the wavering synths and crisp beats.
The happiness of being with friends is expressed through its sound.
It’ll probably resonate especially strongly with younger listeners.