Gratitude Song Rankings [2026]

Best friendSnow Man91rank/position

The official lyric video for “Best Friend” from the 9th single “Dangerholic” is now streaming! #SnowMan #BestFriend #Dangerholic #Sunotube

How about a heartwarming song that straightforwardly expresses gratitude to an irreplaceable best friend? Featured on the standard edition of the single “Dangerholic,” released in September 2023, this track is a friendship song performed by Snow Man.

It conveys a heartfelt “thank you” to a friend who stayed by your side without saying a word when you were worn out by everyday life and hurt by what others said.

The relay-like structure in which the nine members take turns singing conveys a strong bond and gentleness.

It’s a perfect classic for telling a friend who’s heading down a different path the appreciation that’s usually too embarrassing to say out loud.

If everyone sings it together on the milestone day of graduation, holding past memories close, it will surely become a lifelong treasure you’ll never forget.

Dear you…roodo obu mejyaa92rank/position

Road of Major / To My Dear You…

This song by Road of Major is their sixth single, released in 2005.

It expresses gratitude to family—something you may have rebelled against in your youth but come to understand as an adult—and it’s also popular as a wedding song.

The limited first edition reportedly included photos of the members from their childhood, which is a fun touch.

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Hirakawa Masako (Bōkarisuto: Sakata Mizumako)

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Someday, these tearsLittle Glee Monster93rank/position

“Someday These Tears Will” – Little Glee Monster

This is a song whose strength and warmth resonate in the heart.

Released in January 2018 on the album “juice,” it was also selected as the support song for the 96th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament.

Little Glee Monster’s powerful vocals give a push to those striving toward their dreams.

Created with the feelings of soccer players in mind, the song carries a hopeful message that the tears shed after hard work will lead to a brilliant future.

It’s a track we especially want people who are trying to overcome hardships, or working toward important goals, to hear.

It’s also perfect for elementary school students diligently pursuing their lessons.

Please give it a listen.

A graduation song, a song of friends.1994rank/position

Graduation song, song of friends. 19

A friendship song perfect for graduation season is “Graduation Song, Friends’ Song” by 19.

It’s included on the same single as 19’s signature track “Ano Kami Hikōki Kumori Zora Watte.” Leaving school, where you can see your friends every day, is very lonely, and many people probably wish they didn’t have to graduate.

But we can’t go against the passage of time, and everyone eventually graduates.

The sadness of parting from friends, the anxiety of living without your companions from now on—this song embraces all of that and still gives you the strength to face forward toward the future.

Try listening to it together with friends who are also feeling uneasy.

That way, while reaffirming the unchanging strength of your bond, you can encourage each other: “Let’s both do our best from here on out!”

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SAKI

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LiSA “Homura” -MUSIC CLIP-

Listening to this grand ballad feels cleansing to the soul.

Released in October 2020, it’s a song LiSA created as the theme for the film Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba the Movie: Mugen Train.

Beloved by many, it topped Billboard JAPAN’s Japan Hot 100 for four consecutive weeks and eight weeks in total.

Even for elementary school students, hearing it during sad or difficult times can be encouraging.

With its moving lyrics and beautiful melody that resonates deeply, I highly recommend giving it a listen.