![Japanese Pop Friendship Songs Ranking [2026]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi_webp/Ir3EFQg4H7I/maxresdefault.webp)
Japanese Pop Friendship Songs Ranking [2026]
We’ll present the latest top 100 Japanese friendship songs all at once, ranked by view count from highest to lowest! It’s a collection of timeless tracks that remind you of the value and gratitude of friendship—why not listen while thinking about your dear friends? The playlist is updated weekly.
Japanese Pop Friendship Songs Ranking [2026] (1–10)
CHARMWANIMA1rank/position
A song by WANIMA characterized by a powerful punk-rock sound and an uplifting message.
Included on their major-label first album “Everybody!!,” released in January 2018, it was also used in commercials for Kikkoman and “Juken ni in Jelly.” The lyrics convey a sense of connection that transcends the bond and distance between the band and their fans.
Teaching the importance of believing in yourself and continuing to have the courage to move forward even in difficult times, this track is recommended for those who want to reaffirm friendship and bonds.
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN2rank/position
This is a famous song by BUMP OF CHICKEN that also served as the theme song for the film Doraemon: Nobita and the New Steel Troops—Winged Angels.
It’s a heartwarming ballad in which vocalist Motoo Fujiwara expresses his feelings for a particular character from the perspective of someone appearing in the movie.
The lyrics, which sing of the preciousness of friendship nurtured even while taking the long way around, are striking and likely to resonate with many listeners.
Released in February 2011, the song debuted at No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Chart and is characterized by its noble, heroic sound enhanced with trumpet and strings.
If you have companions who strive together with you, it’s sure to hit you right in the heart.
Best FriendKiroro3rank/position
When it comes to songs themed around friendship, this track by Kiroro comes to mind.
It’s a warm song that expresses gratitude and the importance of bonds.
Released in June 2001, it was also used as the theme song for the NHK morning drama series “Churasan.” Its gentle tones, centered on piano and acoustic guitar, harmonize beautifully with the emotions in the lyrics.
Loved by many as the perfect song for life’s milestones—such as graduation ceremonies and weddings—this piece is ideal for reflecting on memories with dear friends or conveying your gratitude.
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi4rank/position
This work, which became a major talking point thanks to the miraculous collaboration between Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda, is included on the classic 2017 album BOOTLEG.
It portrays two childhood best friends who, though they grow up and walk separate paths, continue to draw strength from each other’s existence.
The worldview, likened to the colors of the sky at dawn, makes you feel the un-fading strength of their bond, no matter how much time passes or how circumstances change.
When you feel a sudden loneliness amid days of passing by one another, or find yourself yearning to see an old friend, listening to this song will surely be there for your heart.
It’s a soul-stirring masterpiece that seems to bless the “now,” where each of us is living earnestly in our own place!
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK5rank/position
This is a stirring rock number by ONE OK ROCK that portrays the fiery bonds between friends charging toward their dreams.
While looking back on the youthful days they spent together, it vows that each will shine on the path they’ve chosen, powerfully pushing listeners forward.
Even if they grow apart, the memories in their hearts remain unfading treasures—an encouraging message that gives courage.
Included on the October 2011 album “Zankyo Reference,” this song is perfect to listen to while cheering on friends as they leap into a new world and salute each other’s efforts.
As an anthem that blows away anxiety and loneliness and helps you face forward, it’s definitely worth checking out!
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu6rank/position
A song by Yuzu that sings of gratitude to friends and an unshakable bond no matter what happens.
It was arranged for chorus as the set piece for the Junior High School Division of the 80th NHK National School Music Competition and was also broadcast on NHK’s Minna no Uta.
At graduation ceremonies, students express their thanks to many people, including teachers and family.
Among them, many feel especially deep gratitude toward their friends.
Even while feeling uncertain about what lies ahead after graduation, let’s remember the times we spent together and all do our best! It’s a song that all graduates can share those feelings with.
RPGSEKAI NO OWARI7rank/position
It’s a grand piece that evokes images of the cosmos, the galaxy, and Earth.
Set to a dreamy, lyrical sound, it tells a highly narrative story about life as an epic adventure.
Released as a single in May 2013, it was also used as the theme song for the animated film Crayon Shin-chan: Very Tasty! B-Class Gourmet Survival!!.
In 2019, it was featured in a Toshiba TV commercial and is also included on the album Tree.
With messages of bonds with friends and strong resolve, it’s a recommended listen when you’re about to take a new step forward or want to enjoy it together with dear friends.