RAG MusicFriendship Songs
A lovely friendship song

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.

A song about friendship between men and women. A collection of friendship songs celebrating irreplaceable bonds (91–100)

Best FriendNishino Kana

Kana Nishino 'Best Friend (short ver.)'
Best FriendNishino Kana

This is one of Kana Nishino’s signature works, hugely popular among middle and high school students and young people.

It’s said that many fans now imitate not only her songs but also her fashion.

Singing about eternal friendship and gratitude to friends, this is a song you’ll want to listen to while thinking of your friends.

sunflowerAdo

As a song to give to a female friend, I recommend Ado’s “Himawari” (Sunflower), from an artist who never stops and keeps up a powerful pace.

Unlike her usual shout-like, forceful pleas, this track largely holds that back and offers a more gentle, tender listen, so it feels a bit different from her previous songs, doesn’t it? The lyrics, which tease out the delicate side of women—like “It’d be easier if I could live more skillfully,” and “Things would go better if I were more proactive”—are likely to resonate widely as well.

Please do listen to it together with your dear friend with whom you can talk about anything!

MABU feat. SoalaAYANE

AYANE / MABU feat. Soala (Music Video)
MABU feat. SoalaAYANE

This is a refreshing song by AYANE that celebrates the importance of friendship.

Born from a collaboration with Soala, the track captivates with its brisk rhythm and clear vocals.

It gently expresses themes like “a bond that never changes no matter how far apart we are” and “the joy of growing together.” Released in September 2024, the song has been generating major buzz on social media, especially gaining rapid popularity on platforms like TikTok.

It’s the perfect track for when you want to express gratitude to a friend far away or reflect on memories with your close companions.

Let AYANE’s voice carry you as you think of your dear friends.

ReunionRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS / Reunion - I tried playing it
ReunionRADWIMPS

2013 release “X to O to Tsumi to” (×と○と罪と) に収録。

For guys, things like friendship and “best friends” can be kind of embarrassing.

It’s like the moment you put “best friend” into words, it stops being that.

So what is a friend, then? Yojiro Noda says it all in this song.

It’s a track that resonates as a male friendship anthem, and at the same time it sounds like a real slice of RADWIMPS’ own story.

By the end, you’re wrapped in a refreshing sense of emotion.

Highschool ♡ loveE-girls

How about a cute friendship song that takes you back to your high school days with friends? It’s a track by the dance-vocal group E-girls, released in 2014 as their 11th single.

It was also used as the theme song for the drama GTO 2nd Season.

Thanks to its pop sound and buoyant melody, it’s sure to put a smile on your face.

Since it’s themed around a class reunion, it might even make you feel like meeting your old classmates again.

It’s a perfect pick for a reunion karaoke session!

My Best FriendTiara

Tiara「My best friend 」 Live ver.
My Best FriendTiara

It’s a song about vowing to make our dreams come true and thinking of the friends we’ve been separated from.

The singer, Tiara, moved to Tokyo right after graduating from high school.

Perhaps she sang it while overlaying her own feelings.

The high notes in the chorus are very beautiful, making it a gentle, soothing track.

companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi

It’s a Ketsumeishi song about friendship that resonates in the heart.

It’s a coming-of-age song that sings honestly about thinking of your friends.

The lyrics are phrased about bonds between men, but they can just as easily be applied to the strong ties between women.

Please send this song to that special person who has walked with you through tears and laughter.

Friends aren’t just for the good times! True friends are the ones you can share so many things with together.