Popular Friendship Songs Ranking [2026]
We’re introducing the monthly Top 100 friendship songs from the popular rankings, listed in order of most views.
It’s a collection of timeless tracks that will fill you with warmth.
Why not listen while thinking of your dear friends?
The playlist is updated every week!
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Popular Friendship Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)
Beloved daysyangusukinii71rank/position
This song, featured in the 2023 Seventeen Ice commercial, is the ultimate friendship anthem that offers one answer to what true friends are.
In response to someone who said, “I can’t help but notice only the annoying parts of my friends,” Kayayu replied, “I think a true friend is someone whose annoying parts you can love too,” and it’s said the lyrics were written based on words from a close friend.
It’s true—when you’ve been friends for a long time, you start to see plenty of things you don’t like about the other person.
But you also realize those traits are part of their identity, and it’s precisely because of who they are, including those flaws, that you’ve stayed close.
Set to a mid-tempo rock sound, its unpretentious take on friendship is something many people will surely relate to.
ButterflyKimura Kaera72rank/position
A blessing song worthy of brightening a dear friend’s wedding.
Written by Kaela Kimura for her best friend, this piece has been widely loved as a staple wedding song ever since it was featured in Recruit’s Zexy commercial.
Released as a digital-only single in June 2009, it was also performed at that year’s NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
The harpsichord tones that seem to echo through a chapel and the lyrics celebrating the happy couple’s new beginning are deeply moving.
It’s perfect not only for a performance as entertainment but also as BGM when the bride temporarily leaves the reception.
A must-hear track for female guests that will wrap the entire venue in a warm atmosphere.
Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako73rank/position
“No matter how much I thank you, it’ll never be enough!” Don’t you have a friend like that too? This song by Sakurako Ohara—who’s also active as an actress—was released in 2014 as her first solo single.
It’s a warm piece where a light, band-driven sound is wrapped in the tones of strings.
Ohara’s straight, sincere vocals really shine.
If your friend is feeling down or struggling, why not send them this song to lift their spirits?
March 9Remioromen74rank/position
Since its release in 2004, it has become one of the classic songs often sung at graduation and wedding ceremonies.
It’s said that the members of Remioromen created this song to celebrate the wedding of a mutual friend, and it carries messages about the irreplaceable days spent together and well-wishes for a new beginning.
In the chorus, it expresses gratitude toward friends and loved ones, as well as a desire to become that kind of person oneself—deeply moving the listener.
It’s a song that lets you feel the precious truth that we all live by supporting one another.
My friendSpoon75rank/position
Spoon is a male-female duo music unit based in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka, made up of Megumi and Kosuke.
You probably have a best friend you treasure, and this song portrays exactly that kind of bond.
If you’ve spent many years together, you’ll know each other’s strengths and weaknesses, the good parts and the not-so-good parts.
With that in mind, it’s a heartwarming friendship song about taking each other’s hand and getting through tough times together.
youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓76rank/position
This is a friendship song by THE HIGH-LOWS that was used as the theme song for the drama “Legendary Teacher,” which featured Hitoshi Matsumoto from Downtown, Masahiro Nakai (formerly of SMAP), Hiromi Nagasaku, and others.
The lyrics are packed with countless, indescribable moments of youth.
It’s a track that high school students can relate to.
Raise Your GlassP!nk77rank/position
Sung by Pink from the United States, this work is an anthem for people who are outside the mainstream of society.
Released in October 2010 to commemorate the 10th anniversary of her debut, the song also conveys gratitude to her fans.
It features an up-tempo pop-rock sound and a message that affirms being true to yourself.
The track was also used in the trailer for the film “Bridesmaids.” It’s a song that can lift your spirits and give you confidence when you’re feeling down.