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.

Playlist

Japanese Pop Friendship Songs Ranking [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	CHARMWANIMA		WANIMA's punk rock cheer song
2	Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN		An inspiring movie theme song that celebrates the value of friendship
3	Best FriendKiroro		A classic song about friendship: the importance of gratitude and bonds
4	Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi		A collaboration song by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
5	C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK		Bonds and resolve with companions heading toward our dreams
6	Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzu		A graduation song singing of gratitude for friendship and bonds
7	RPGSEKAI NO OWARI		A grand composition that depicts the universe and life
8	TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks		A heartwarming song that portrays the bond and everyday life of best friends
9	together; along with; bothWANIMA		A powerful rock number that sings of friendship and bonds
10	My friend — from here on out, forever…Ketsumeishi		A summer song that expresses memories with friends
11	Best FriendNishino Kana		A heartwarming song about friendship and gratitude
12	DREAMShimizu Shota		Let's strive toward our dreams with friendship and bonds.
13	Bond.haji→		Sung by Haji→, it depicts the passionate friendship between men…
14	StoryAI		A heartwarming song that celebrates friendship and bonds
15	We AreONE OK ROCK		A song of hope that stirs the hearts of the young
16	You are my friend.Hirai Ken		A heartwarming song by Ken Hirai that celebrates friendship
17	one’s true feelingssumika		High school soccer fight song depicting the bonds of teammates and moving forward
18	secret base 〜What You Gave Me〜ZONE		ZONE's moving summer friendship song
19	ReunionRADWIMPS		A masterpiece that portrays the value and preciousness of friendship
20	Under the same skyayaka		Encouraging a lonely friend with Ayaka’s song
21	Precious thingsroodo obu mejyaa		A classic youth punk anthem depicting friendship and bonds
22	allyGReeeeN		GReee… gently speaks about the importance of friendship
23	It doesn’t meltmakaroni enpitsu		A song that depicts the joy and transience of youth
24	Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiro		Hata Motohiro’s signature ballad that expresses gratitude to a loved one
25	proofflumpool		A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
26	KizunaORANGE RANGE		A soothing song about feelings for cherished companions
27	Girl RayMikito P		Vocaloid producer Mikito-P’s easy-to-sing masterpiece “Shoujo Rei”
28	I’ll call your name.SUPER BEAVER		Gratitude and Bonds of the Tokyo Revengers Theme Song
29	companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi		I think of the kindness in the days when we were hurt and supported each other.
30	Bye, my friendbokula.		A coming-of-age song by the Hiroshima band bokula.
31	Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad		An anthem to encourage people who grow through meetings and farewells
32	To my dear youInoue Sonoko		Sonoko Inoue’s “To My Precious You” is a masterpiece that sings about friendship!
33	HarukaYOASOBI		A life story watched over by a mug
34	My friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi		A friendship song filled with the emotion of graduation
35	Thank youFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A song of gratitude and bonds to friends, and a vow for the future
36	Marriage Fighting-Spirit March “Best Buddies”Kishidan		A passionate song of support and congratulations for a friend
37	CorrectRADWIMPS		Singing of friendship and hope for the future on the eve of graduation
38	A bouquet of flowers with loveSuperfly		Superfly's 'Ai o Komete Hanataba o' is a song of gratitude.
39	If you laugh at the skywacci		A cheer for those who strive, a song of friendship
40	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s hope-filled song resonates in the heart.
41	Uguiutakariyushi 58		A fiery cheer song to support a friend’s new challenge
42	Because we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru		Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
43	The Day I Became a JewelBUMP OF CHICKEN		A moving masterpiece by BUMP OF CHICKEN
44	Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi		An anthem to cheer you on through the hardships of work
45	BEST FRIENDGReeeeN		A heartwarming song that celebrates the importance of friendship
46	FriendHilcrhyme		A warm, message-filled song dedicated to a friend
47	We againSG		A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
48	FriendKetsumeishi		A song that celebrates a friend's departure and praises friendship
49	TwinsHONEY WORKS		A HoneyWorks song that portrays friendship
50	My Best FriendLittle Glee Monster		Pop songs perfect for karaoke with friends
51	Beloved daysyangusukinii		A moving song that depicts youth, growth, and friendship
52	Bestieyuka		A heartwarming song introduction with a friendship theme
53	Thank you.Ōhara Sakurako		“No matter how much I thank you, it will never be enough!” Such a friend…
54	ButterflyKimura Kaera		A heartwarming song celebrating a close friend's wedding
55	The First Steprakkuraifu		Have courage in your first step
56	youth↑THE HIGH-LOWS↓		Downtown’s Hitoshi Matsumoto and former SMAP’s...
57	You are my friend.Daiamondo☆Yukai		Introduction to Toy Story friendship songs
58	March 9Remioromen		Spring graduation song, a song of memories and hope
59	My friendSpoon		Spoon, a group mainly active in Hamamatsu, Shizuoka Prefecture…
60	primary colorsYOASOBI		YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
61	One moreFUNKY MONKEY BABYS		A passionate youth anthem cheering on high school baseball
62	My dear best friendShonan no Kaze		A Shonan no Kaze song that portrays bonds with friends and parting
63	The meaning of goodbyeNogizaka 46		A heartfelt song that portrays farewell and hope
64	A Song for a FriendSonar Pocket		A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
65	Life goes onKing&Prince		A hopeful song about moving forward and facing ahead
66	Blue SpringRADWIMPS		A coming-of-age theme song by Makoto Shinkai and RADWIMPS
67	AcaciaBUMP OF CHICKEN		A heartwarming anthem of support that sings of friendship and hope
68	BEST FRIENDSMAP		SMAP's moving friendship song
69	eternityBENI		BENI's “Eien” is a song about the importance of friendship and bonds.
70	Blue SpringSUPER BEAVER		A moving song that celebrates youth and human connections
71	Friendgagaga supi		A rock-infused youth anthem celebrating friendship and gratitude
72	You are not aloneDEEN		DEEN’s classic masterpiece about friendship resonates in the heart.
73	Thank youHOME MADE kazoku		A song that gently conveys feelings of gratitude
74	spring melancholyMrs. GREEN APPLE		Graduation season and the importance of human connections
75	Goodbye, see you.ET-KING		A passionate farewell song that believes in friendship and reunion
76	Stand by MeSaucy Dog		A coming-of-age song portraying adolescent struggles and friendship
77	CheersNagabuchi Tsuyoshi		A famous song by Tsuyoshi Nagabuchi that celebrates the start of a new chapter in life
78	road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)EXILE		A song of gratitude and farewell to dear companions
79	My WayDef Tech		An anthem that moves forward together with comrades
80	A graduation song, a song of friends.19		Coming-of-age songs by 19, a popular band from 1998 to 2002
81	Song of a Friendyuzu		Yuzu’s famous song that depicts the warmth of friendship
82	Dear.achanyu i		The sound of an acoustic guitar has such warmth...
83	I’m glad I met you.Inoue Sonoko		Sonoko Inoue’s graduation song expresses friendship and gratitude.
84	Kaiju no Hanabuta (Monster’s Flower Song)Vaundy		A song to reclaim forgotten dreams and passion
85	Tomorrow as wellSHISHAMO		An empowering song that sings of life's anxieties and courage
86	All of the YouthFujifaburikku		Fujifabric’s classic youth punk song
87	Thanks.DREAMS COME TRUE		Powerful yet gently uplifting us…
88	Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing		A song that portrays the delicate shift from friendship to love
89	Root SphereLast Note.		It's especially for students who are right in the middle of their youth to listen to...
90	Hey, my friendMr.forute		A heartwarming coming-of-age song that portrays friendship and dreams.
91	migratory bird[Alexandros]		Boosting dreams and hopes with an exhilarating song
92	budKobukuro		A Kobu… that depicts themes of familial love, loss, and rebirth.
93	Full-Power BoySukima Suichi		“Zenryoku Shōnen” by Sukima Switch is uplifting.
94	THE GIFTHirai Dai		A heartwarming ballad that sings about the bonds of friendship
95	Youth PhotographLittle Glee Monster		A youth song that sings of the bittersweetness of graduation and friendship
96	The Song of BeginningsTHE RAMPAGE from EXILE TRIBE		Encouraging lyrics and exhilarating sound
97	FriendFukuyama Masaharu		Masaharu Fukuyama’s “Tomo yo” is a cheer song that sends encouragement to friends who are doing their best.
98	Congratulations on your marriage! feat. MINMIBES		This track is by an artist active as a reggae singer…
99	flameLiSA		LiSA’s Demon Slayer movie theme song “Homura” is a big hit
100	About meMrs. GREEN APPLE		An inspiring song that colors the memories of the sports day