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RADWIMPS Friendship Songs: Popular Songs Ranking [2026]
RADWIMPS has many songs that straightforwardly sing about those feelings—ordinary days spent with friends and unchanging bonds even when you’re apart.
The words woven by Yojiro Noda have the power to make you feel like “he’s singing about me.” In this article, we’ll introduce a ranking of popular friendship-themed songs from RADWIMPS’ catalog.
You’re sure to find a track that makes you want to see your dear friends and companions! Once you find a favorite, be sure to give it a careful listen.
RADWIMPS Friendship Songs & Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (1–10)
ReunionRADWIMPS1rank/position
A song from RADWIMPS’ album “X to O to Tsumi to” that straightforwardly tells you, “I don’t need a definition of the word ‘friend’—I’m just happy to be with you.” Released in December 2013, the album reached No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart, and this track—pre-released in November 2013—is a fan favorite.
It portrays the miracle of a chance encounter and a bond that transcends logic, along with a strong sentiment that says, even if this isn’t called friendship, that’s fine.
It encourages you to believe that the strongest relationships are those that connect heart to heart without titles or formal promises.
If you hope to laugh together like this with people you meet in a new environment, definitely give this song a listen.
CorrectRADWIMPS2rank/position
It’s RADWIMPS’s track that answers the wish to raise your voices together one last time with friends before graduation.
It drew attention for their collaboration with 1,000 eighteen-year-olds at NHK’s “18 Fes,” and is included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION.
In school, you’re expected to provide the right answers to given questions, but once you enter society, you have to carve out your own path.
This song gently pushes the backs of young people stepping into such an uncertain future.
The lyrics capture both the parting from irreplaceable friends and the resolve to embark on each person’s new life.
When you stand at a crossroads like higher education or getting a job, the faces of your dear friends are sure to come to mind.
It’s a friendship song recommended for those who want to reaffirm a bond that lets you believe your hearts remain connected even when you’re apart.
Blue SpringRADWIMPS3rank/position
An early masterpiece by RADWIMPS, whose popularity has soared even more through their collaboration with director Makoto Shinkai.
As the title suggests, it’s a song themed around youth—one you’ll definitely want to listen to while you’re still a student.
The opening lines are in English, but most of the lyrics are in Japanese, so try listening while following along with the lyric booklet.
If you really take in the words, you’ll feel inspired to cherish the present with your friends.
It’s upbeat and refreshing, making it perfect as BGM for school sports days and athletic festivals.
I miss youRADWIMPS4rank/position
A song by RADWIMPS released on March 11, 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake.
It deeply portrays the feelings of those who lost loved ones in the disaster.
The phrase “I want to see you” is repeated many times, powerfully conveying that earnest longing.
This work is part of the earthquake-related songs RADWIMPS have released every year on March 11, created with deep empathy and respect for the victims and their families.
Included on the concept album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs,” it resonates with many as a message to keep the memory of the disaster from fading.
It’s a song we hope those who have experienced the loss of someone dear will listen to.
Hide-and-seekRADWIMPS5rank/position
Through the childhood game everyone once played—hide-and-seek—this RADWIMPS song gently depicts parting from someone dear.
The quiet tones of piano and strings resonate as if to stay close to the hearts of those who have lost a loved one.
It carefully expresses the bewilderment and sense of loss toward someone who suddenly disappeared, the guilt of forgetting, and the struggle between that and the reality of having to move forward.
Written as the theme song for the NHK General drama special “Anata no Soba de Ashita ga Warau,” broadcast on March 6, 2021, marking ten years since the Great East Japan Earthquake, it was included on the album “2+0+2+1+3+1+1 = 10 years 10 songs.” This piece will deeply resonate not only with those who lost loved ones in the disaster, but with anyone who has experienced parting from someone important in any form.
cold; curt; blunt; unfriendlyRADWIMPS6rank/position
Sokkenai depicts a relationship between a man and a woman who are more than friends but not quite lovers.
It’s a track included on the rock band RADWIMPS’ 2018 album ANTI ANTI GENERATION.
Many listeners may relate to the lyrics about being unable to be honest precisely because you like someone, and lacking the courage to confess your feelings.
You can really feel the nervous excitement of two people before they start dating.
Set to a slow-paced melody, the song conjures images of a man and a woman gradually closing the distance between them.
CathartistRADWIMPS7rank/position
An uplifting anthem themed around the drive to better oneself and the bond with teammates, this song overflows with the powerful message that only RADWIMPS can deliver.
Released in June 2018, it was written as the theme song for Fuji TV’s soccer-related programs during the 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia.
It is also included on the album ANTI ANTI GENERATION and reached No.
5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
As a track that pushes people to give their all toward their goals, it’s a perfect choice for use at school sports days and athletic festivals.