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.
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Japanese Friendship Song Rankings [2026] (21–30)
Under the same skyayaka21rank/position
Ayaka’s 2009 release “Minna Sora no Shita” conveys the message that no matter where you are or when it is, you’re never alone.
A friend who leaves their hometown in spring to try their best on their own may sometimes carry loneliness unseen by others.
The lyrics say that you can make anyone smile and that you have the strength to overcome any hardship—and above all, that you are not alone.
Those words will gently embrace the heart of a friend who feels lonely.
Since the sky connects us wherever we are, why not share this song with the message: if anything happens, you can always reach out to me?
Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa22rank/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.
allyGReeeeN23rank/position
This is a heartwarming number by GReeeeN that gently speaks to the importance of friendship.
Carrying a powerful message about unconditional love and the value of being there for one another, it conveys gratitude toward those closest to us.
Accompanied by a tender, warm melody line, the lyrics, which depict everyday life shared with someone special who shares both joy and sorrow, resonate deeply.
Written as the theme song for the film “Haw,” released in August 2022, this work is fitting both as a song dedicated to a dear friend and as a piece for anyone wishing to deepen their bonds with someone.
It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu24rank/position
School festivals and cultural festivals are fun no matter what.
But those fun times pass in the blink of an eye, don’t they? That’s why I want to introduce “Tokenai” (“Won’t Melt”).
It’s a song Macaroni Empitsu wrote as a tie-in with Seventeen Ice.
The lyrics capture both the joy and beauty of youth and the loneliness of how quickly it slips away.
And precisely because of that, it encourages us to enjoy the present with our friends.
Wouldn’t it be lovely to listen to it toward the end of your school or cultural festival?
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro25rank/position
It’s a moving ballad whose lyrics speak to the warmth of having someone precious by your side and ask what you can do for that person.
This song makes you realize that everyday life, which seems so ordinary, is actually an irreplaceable treasure.
Its message—that even if you’re apart, your hearts remain connected—will surely give you courage! Released in August 2014 as the theme song for the film “STAND BY ME Doraemon,” it has since become one of Motohiro Hata’s signature works.
His gentle yet powerful voice will softly stay by your side.
It’s a perfect song for moments when you want to express gratitude to someone special, or for occasions like weddings.
Why not listen while thinking of the person who is like a “sunflower” to you?
proofflumpool26rank/position
A number by flumpool produced in 2011 as the set piece for the NHK All-Japan School Music Competition (Junior High School Division) and also broadcast on “Minna no Uta.” The bond with friends is something invisible to the eye, but the time spent together and the days of crying and laughing side by side surely remain in our hearts.
This work sings about that unseen yet undeniable certainty that we are companions.
It peaked at No.
4 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and was also included on the album “experience.” Not only the fun times, but even the clashes—everything was necessary to deepen the bond.
It’s a song that gently gives a push to friends facing life’s milestones, such as graduation or moving on to the next stage.
KizunaORANGE RANGE27rank/position
This song, with its nostalgic and warm melody, gently envelops the listener’s heart.
Released as a single by ORANGE RANGE in August 2005, it’s a ballad chosen as the theme song for the drama “Ima, Ai ni Yukimasu” (“Be with You”).
Its message—that we’re connected under the same sky even when we’re apart—reminds us of enduring friendships.
It’s perfect for karaoke with friends you haven’t seen in a while, for farewell seasons, and for moments of reminiscing.
A heartfelt track that lets you reaffirm the bonds with your precious companions.
I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER28rank/position
Written as the theme song for the film Tokyo Revengers, this piece is a rock number packed with a fiery message! Through the simple act of “calling someone’s name,” the lyrics make us rediscover the certainty of our bonds and the preciousness of encounters, powerfully moving the hearts of listeners.
Released as a single in July 2021, it also marked an important milestone celebrating SUPER BEAVER’s 15th anniversary.
The sound—linked to the film’s worldview—evokes human connection and is a must-listen! Play it while spending time with dear friends or teammates, or in a quiet moment, and you’ll be reminded of how much they mean to you.
It’s the perfect track for feeling gratitude for the people you’ve met and for cherishing the ties you want to nurture from here on.
Bye, my friendbokula.29rank/position
A rock band from Hiroshima, bokula.
delivers a track packed with the sparkle and bittersweetness of youth.
The lyrics, which portray everyday moments with friends and the preciousness of irreplaceable time, will give a powerful push to a young man setting off on a new path.
Included on their second mini-album, “Seikatsu ni, Yorisoi.” released in May 2022, the song has garnered wide support, surpassing 1 million views on YouTube.
It’s also known for winning the China Block Award at the 15th CD Shop Awards, cementing its strong reputation.
With a driving, uplifting sound that blows away the sadness of parting, it’s perfect for karaoke, arms around your friends as you sing along.
Believe that you’ll meet again with a smile someday, and send it as a cheer to a dear friend.
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi30rank/position
While it does look back on memories with friends and the days we spent together, what makes this song interesting is that it isn’t the classic friendship anthem about “the fun times with friends.” Instead, it reflects on how we supported each other when we were hurt, and how we encouraged one another—conveying a sense of kindness and warmth.
Perhaps remembering moments with friends that weren’t necessarily joyful is also important for recalling why we are still friends today.
