Friendship songs that reaffirm the bonds we share with our friends are moving no matter the era.
Even in today’s world—often said to be marked by weaker interpersonal connections—the importance of those irreplaceable people in our lives hasn’t changed.
Songs that speak to us with power, songs that vow unchanging relationships, songs that express gratitude to those who truly understand us—there are countless examples.
So this time, we’re introducing friendship songs of the Reiwa era.
Find the tracks you can truly relate to!
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- An emotionally stirring, heartwarming message! A Heisei-era friendship song
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Just listening to it makes passion well up! Friendship Songs of the Reiwa Era (1–10)
usual membersNEW!riria.
Lilia’s song vividly captures the precious time spent with the usual crew and the sparkle of youth.
It’s a warm, emotional track that reminds us of the irreplaceable friendships built in the everyday moments.
You can’t help but feel that wishful ache—if only those times laughing with friends could last forever.
Released in October 2022, the song was featured in Universal Studios Japan’s “Escape the Usual Tonight” commercial.
Ryo Nagano’s slightly mature sound design amplifies Lilia’s down-to-earth lyrics.
It’s a number you’ll want to listen to in spring—when you’re meeting new companions and hoping to make many memories—while thinking of the dear friends who mean so much.
Run Through the MemoriesNEW!My Hair is Bad
Written as the theme song for the film “Crayon Shin-chan: Ora-tachi no Kyōryū Nikki,” I felt this track resonates with anyone who grows through repeated meetings and farewells.
Released digitally in June 2024 and closing out the album “ghosts,” it carries the message that every day that has passed connects to who we are now.
In the lyrics—Tomomi Shiiki’s first to be written with “someone else” in mind—there’s a kindness that embraces not only the happy moments but even sorrow.
It’s a warm number that tells us the time spent with that precious “you” becomes the strength to move into the future.
When you want to reaffirm your gratitude for friends and family, or when you’re feeling a bit unsure of yourself, listening to it will surely give you a push forward!
best friendNEW!SG
A song by SG that I want to give to a dear friend.
As the title suggests, it’s a warm message song themed around the bond with a friend deeply connected at heart.
Life brings many partings—graduations, turning points—but this song straightforwardly sings about an unchanging friendship despite distance, and the hope of meeting again.
Released as a single in March 2022, it resonated with many people, ranking high in LINE MUSIC’s real-time music video charts.
Known for “Bokura Mata,” SG penned this track in his own words, offering not only the sorrow of parting but also the courage to look ahead.
It’s perfect as BGM for graduation season, as well as for times when you want to express gratitude that’s hard to say, or when you’re thinking of a friend far away.
Cry BabyOfisharu Higedan Dism
A four-piece piano pop band, Official HIGE DANDism, wrote this number as the opening theme for the TV anime Tokyo Revengers.
Opening with a filtered intro that unfolds into a verse where the piano and bass play in unison, the track is defined by its unique modulations and progressions.
Released in May 2021, the song garnered high musical acclaim for features like a surprise section where the tempo is halved and a second verse arranged differently from the first.
The lyrics, which sing of facing adversity and the strong will to overcome one’s own weaknesses, are sure to resonate with anyone confronting difficult circumstances.
Youth and a momentmakaroni enpitsu
A four-piece rock band, Macaroni Empitsu, whose unique yet piercing lyrics have captured the hearts of listeners—especially younger generations—released this digital-only single.
Dropped in March 2019, the track was featured in a McDonald’s commercial.
Its lyrical melody and arrangement evoke the waning days of student life, and the pop sound tinged with a certain shadow stirs the heart.
The message—that youth, which feels endless while you’re in it, is but a moment when you look back—is sure to resonate with anyone who has experienced graduation.
Bestieyuka
This song has been drawing attention as a heartwarming number themed around friendship.
Yuka’s warm vocals and the lyrics depicting an intimate relationship are especially striking.
Released in September 2022, it was also included on her major debut full-length album, “messy bag.” The lyrics expressing bonds with friends and feelings of gratitude are sure to resonate with listeners.
It’s a recommended track for when you want to look back on memories with friends or convey your appreciation to someone special.
It’s a charming friendship song that fully showcases Yuka’s musicality.
allyGReeeeN
Since their debut, the four-member vocal group GReeeeN has continued to keep their faces hidden while balancing their careers with their primary profession as dentists.
Selected as the theme song for the film “Haw,” this track is memorable for its refreshing melody and heartwarming lyrics.
The words, which sing about the importance of someone who stays by your side no matter what, convey the strong bonds among the film’s characters.
Released for streaming on the same day the film opened in August 2022, it’s available on many music platforms.
It’s a song that supports the hearts of those trying to overcome difficult times, offering courage and hope.