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 Pop Friendship Song Rankings [2026] (51–60)
My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster51rank/position
For an exciting karaoke session with friends, upbeat songs that bring out smiles are perfect.
“My Best Friend,” released by Little Glee Monster in 2016, was chosen as the main song for the Round1 commercial they appeared in.
It’s a track that shines with a lively melody, making you want to clap your hands or shake a tambourine.
Be sure to pay attention to the beautiful choral work as you listen.
The key to singing it at karaoke is to get more hyped than anyone else and ride the rhythm!
Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako52rank/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?
ButterflyKimura Kaera53rank/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.
The First Steprakkuraifu54rank/position
This upbeat, exciting track that gets you hooked from the sparkling intro is Haji no Ippo (The First Step), which also served as the opening theme for the anime Cheer Boys!!.
It’s performed by Luck Life, a rock band from Osaka.
Their songs resonate deeply, driven by their motto: “We don’t want to sell a million copies; we want to reach a million hearts.” It takes a lot of courage to take that very first step when you’re starting something new, doesn’t it? This is a song I hope you’ll listen to while thinking of the friend who gave you that push when you needed it most!
youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓55rank/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.
You are my friend.Daiamondo☆Yukai56rank/position
The Disney film Toy Story depicts a world of toys.
The first movie was released in 1995, and including spin-offs, there have been five works released to date.
Because of that, I think it’s a film that even today’s younger generation finds familiar.
Speaking of Toy Story’s friendship song, it has to be You’ve Got a Friend in Me.
The original is country-style, but perhaps because it’s sung by Yukai Diamond in this version, it gives off a slightly rock vibe.
The melody is simple, so even people who aren’t confident singers should find it easy to sing.
March 9Remioromen57rank/position
Remioromen’s “March 9th” is a song well-suited to the spring graduation season.
While its theme is romance, the lyrics evoke empathy by reflecting on school days, skillfully expressing both the anticipation of a new beginning and the loneliness that comes with the end of what’s familiar.
When sung in chorus, it resonates with graduates’ own feelings and heightens the emotional impact.
The message “You’re not alone” is a reassuring support for students facing the milestone of graduation.
That’s why this song continues to be chosen by so many junior high schools.
My friendSpoon58rank/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.
primary colorsYOASOBI59rank/position
This song is perfect for expressing friendship.
Released in July 2021, it was also used as the theme for NTT Docomo’s “ahamo” commercial and is based on the novel RGB.
Considered one of YOASOBI’s signature works, it vividly depicts a heartwarming story in which three friends who had grown apart reunite after 15 years and rediscover their bond.
It beautifully conveys the power of friendship—that hearts remain connected even when apart—paired with a melodic composition.
It’s a must-listen for anyone who has experienced parting from or reuniting with a friend.
It’s also recommended as background music for message videos or slideshows to express your feelings to someone special.
One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS60rank/position
Released in 2010, this was FUNKY MONKEY BABYS’ 14th single and was chosen as a support song for the summer high school baseball tournament.
True to its theme of the blazing summer of high school ballplayers who stake their youth on the mound, it’s a coming-of-age anthem that heats up your heart just by listening.
It’s packed with feelings for the friends who endured grueling practices together and the teammates who shared both hope and sweat.
Even when you feel like giving up, just hearing it brings back countless memories, making it a song you’ll want to share with the friends you’ll never forget.
