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Friendship songs recommended for elementary school students. Bonding songs you’ll want to listen to with your friends.

Do you all have a precious friend?

If you have even one friend you want to be with forever and help when they’re in trouble, that’s a truly happy thing.

In this article, we introduce “friendship songs” recommended for elementary school students.

Many of these songs express feelings for friends, so you’re sure to find one that resonates with how you feel.

Please listen while thinking of your precious friend.

It’s also recommended to listen with your best friend or together with your important group of friends—the bonds will grow even stronger.

Friendship songs recommended for elementary school kids: Bonding songs to listen to with friends (21–30)

Best FriendKiroro

As the title suggests, this timeless song is filled with gratitude for best friends and loved ones, and has been cherished by people of all ages since its 2001 release.

It’s also well-known as a song written by vocalist Chiharu Tamashiro—who often feels down or overthinks—for her partner Ayano Kinjo, who always encourages her.

The clear, beautiful vocals and simple, pure lyrics gently seep into the heart.

It’s also famous as a choral piece, so it’s a great one to try singing with lots of friends.

Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks

Pride Revolution / CHiCO with HoneyWorks
Pride RevolutionCHiCO with HoneyWorks

A full-throttle track with powerful lyrics that stand out against a fast-paced rock number.

“Pride Kakumei” was released in 2015 as CHiCO with HoneyWorks’ third single and served as the opening theme for the third season of the anime Gintama.

The lyrics convey the protagonist’s resolve to fight in order to protect “you,” the person who gave them courage during difficult times.

You can also feel their gratitude—the sense that they can become stronger for the sake of someone precious.

Enjoy listening along with the exhilarating band sound!

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

ZONE “secret base ~What You Gave Me~” MUSIC VIDEO
secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

A medium-tempo number released in 2001, its bittersweet memories of “you,” who is transferring to another school, resonate deeply.

The lyrics are filled with keywords that evoke childhood, capturing the faint memories of summer just as they were.

Back when this song was made, nobody had smartphones, and once you were apart, the only ways to keep in touch were by phone or letters—it must have felt so lonely.

That’s precisely why the unforgettable memories and recollections that bind the two together so strongly hit home, making this a song that leaves you with a beautiful, pure feeling.

March 9Remioromen

Remioromen – March 9th (Music Video Short ver.)
March 9Remioromen

Since its release in 2004, it has become one of the classic songs often sung at graduation and wedding ceremonies.

It’s said that the members of Remioromen created this song to celebrate the wedding of a mutual friend, and it carries messages about the irreplaceable days spent together and well-wishes for a new beginning.

In the chorus, it expresses gratitude toward friends and loved ones, as well as a desire to become that kind of person oneself—deeply moving the listener.

It’s a song that lets you feel the precious truth that we all live by supporting one another.

DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT

BLUE ENCOUNT “DAY×DAY” [TV Tokyo anime “Gintama°” opening theme] <Trailer Video>
DAY×DAYBLUE ENCOUNT

How about that insanely cool guitar rock used as an opening theme for the anime Gintama? It’s a song by BLUE ENCOUNT, a four-piece rock band from Kumamoto Prefecture.

Released in 2015 as their second single, it sings about the importance of living alongside someone and facing hardships head-on.

Dreamy Journeythe peggies

the peggies “Dreamy Journey” short ver.
Dreamy Journeythe peggies

It makes you want to sing along without thinking.

This is a song by the three-piece girls’ band from Kanagawa Prefecture, the peggies.

It was released in 2017 as their first single.

It teaches us the importance of moving forward together toward our goals.

Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui

Friends Tomorrow Too ♡ Yui Nishiwaki [Doraemon 50th Anniversary]
Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui

Even if you argue with a friend, being able to make up with a smile right away is truly wonderful, isn’t it? This work by Yui Nishiwaki is a heartwarming song that portrays the pure friendship of children.

Released in October 1992, it was used as the ending theme for the anime Doraemon until April 1995.

It’s also well-loved as a graduation song for kindergartens.

There are days when we get really mad, but the lyrics—set to a bright, pop melody—remind us that being with friends is the best, and they really resonate.

This song brings back the importance of facing others with sincerity when you’re worn out by the slightly complicated relationships of adulthood.

Give it a listen when you want to look back on those nostalgic days spent with friends!