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 Songs Ranking [2026] (21–30)
one’s true feelingssumika22rank/position
A cheering song that stays close to the days of youth and gently wraps the bonds among friends! This is a track by sumika, released in January 2021 as the support song for the All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.
With a refreshing touch, it portrays young people who, even while carrying setbacks and regrets, encourage one another and strive forward together.
Included on the album “AMUSIC” and featured in a TV commercial for Aisin Corporation, this song warmly supports not only students devoted to sports, but everyone who throws themselves wholeheartedly into something—be it a school festival, a club activity, or any passionate pursuit.
You are my friend.Hirai Ken23rank/position
A captivating song by Ken Hirai that expresses treasured memories with friends and irreplaceable moments through the warmth of purely a cappella music.
Through meticulous recording work, it achieves a rich, band-like sound.
Portraying the depth of friendship—empathizing with each other’s smiles and tears and supporting one another—through a gentle melodic line, the track was released in May 2004 and reached No.
5 on the Oricon charts.
It also drew attention as the theme song for the Fuji TV drama “Wonderful Life.” This heartwarming piece is perfect for important occasions when you want to convey gratitude to friends—such as weddings, birthdays, and graduations—delivering a heartfelt “thank you.”
secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE24rank/position
This is the third single by the rock band ZONE, who made their major debut with the catchy slogan “Bandle,” a fusion of band and idol, and are now revered as legends by many girls’ bands.
Chosen as the theme song for the TV drama Kids War 3: “Don’t Mess With Me,” it marked a turning point for the group: although ZONE had previously used instruments only as props, this was the first time they performed live.
Its bittersweet story that depicts the childhood memories everyone holds dear resonates along with its catchy melody.
An emotional work themed around the end of summer and friendship, it was released in August 2001 and became a huge hit, with cumulative shipments surpassing one million copies.
A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly25rank/position
Superfly captivates with an overwhelming, powerful vocal presence that belies her small frame.
One of her signature songs is “Ai o Komete Hanataba o” (“A Bouquet with All My Love”)! It’s popular as a song to dedicate to parents at weddings, but it’s also perfect for expressing gratitude to someone special, regardless of age or gender.
Even if you can’t say a straightforward “thank you,” your heartfelt feelings will surely reach a close friend—though thinking that way can make you miss the moment to say it.
This is a number that gives you the push you need to convey your appreciation to a dear friend.
Be as ONETwice26rank/position
It’s a message song that says, “I do feel anxious sometimes, but because you reached out to me—because you were there—I can keep going.” It’s a track by the popular idol group TWICE, included on their 2018 album BDZ.
A gentle ballad number, it features wistful vocals and a melody line that truly resonates.
Even if you haven’t noticed, everyone surely has someone precious in their heart.
It’s a moving friendship song that makes you think of that person without even meaning to.
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa27rank/position
Released in 2002, Road of Major’s indie debut single is a quintessential youth punk anthem themed around friendship and bonds.
It delivers universal themes—meeting and parting with friends, supporting one another—through an energetic sound.
Remarkably, as an indie release, the song spent 19 consecutive weeks in the Oricon Top 10 and sold over 900,000 copies in total.
It’s also included on the album “ROAD OF MAJOR” and the best-of compilation “GOLDEN ROAD ～BEST～.” This track is perfect for anyone who has dear friends they’re connected to at heart, even when apart.
Listen to it during graduation season or at the start of a new chapter in life, and you’ll be reminded of the irreplaceable value of those connections.
ReunionRADWIMPS28rank/position
RADWIMPS, a band that could be said to lead Japan’s rock scene, has captivated many fans with their overwhelming songwriting prowess and profound lyrics.
Among their works, “Reunion” explores the universal theme of friendship while unfolding the song through RADWIMPS’ uniquely philosophical approach, inviting deep empathy from listeners.
The track is included on the album “X to O to Tsumi to” and, while celebrating the importance of bonds and reunion, also portrays the depths of complex human relationships.
With RADWIMPS’ multifaceted musicality and its praise for unwavering friendship, this song is perfect for reminiscing about memories with friends or expressing gratitude to someone important.
Its message, resonant across generations, also lends itself well to new forms of expression, such as creating lyric videos on TikTok.