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Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | A Curated Selection of Summer Tunes that Resonate with the Heart!

The blue sea, the wide sky, the shining sun…

In this article, we introduce recommended friendship songs from among summer tunes that perfectly match such a refreshing image.

From energetic tracks that blow away the summer heat to fragile songs that express heartfelt feelings with beautiful melodies, we’ve selected a wide range.

Why not immerse yourself in memories of a summer while listening to friendship songs of the season that resonate with the feelings you have for different friends—those you always hang out with, and those you met on your travels?

Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | A Curated Selection of Heart-Touching Summer Tunes! (1–10)

Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan

Cuddling with My Backpack, Bedside Rice / Youth Diary [Music Video]
Youth DiaryRyukku to soine gohan

This song by Ryoku to Soinen Gohan gently embraces the sparkle of youth and feelings for days gone by.

Its lyrics, which look back nostalgically on the end of a seventeenth summer, reflect the emotions of young people learning to accept growth and change.

The image of climbing a hill on a rusty bicycle in the rain captures the very essence of youth overcoming hardship.

Included on the album Seishun Nikki, released in March 2020, the track represents about two and a half years of the band’s journey since its formation.

It’s a perfect song to listen to with friends at summer’s end—looking back on the days you’ve shared and dreaming about the future to come.

In the Blueikimonogakari

Ikimonogakari “In the Blue” (Mitsuya Cider theme song) Music Video
In the Blueikimonogakari

A song by Ikimono-gakari with a refreshing tone as pleasant as a clear summer sky.

Written specifically as the theme for the Mitsuya Cider commercial, it was released in March 2024.

Its catchy melody that makes you want to hum along and lyrics that evoke fun times with friends and the shining memories of youth are especially striking.

It’s perfect for moments enjoyed with your crew—like summer drives or barbecues by the sea! Listening to this track will help you breeze through the hot summer.

Be sure to check out this song packed with everything that makes Ikimono-gakari so appealing!

Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

Sambomaster / Starting to Shine and Run - MUSIC VIDEO
Start to shine and run forwardSambomasutā

It’s a fresh and powerful song that conjures up a shining page of youthful days right before your eyes.

Released in August 2018, it was chosen as the theme song for the TBS Friday drama Cheer☆Dan.

Packed with Sambomaster’s fiery rock spirit, this track teaches us the importance of continuing to strive toward our dreams.

When your heart feels close to breaking, it gives you the courage to believe in your own unique qualities and worth.

It’s a song for those chasing dreams with their friends in their youth, and for everyone who still carries an unyielding dream within them even as adults.

Friendship Songs to Listen to and Sing in Summer | Carefully Selected Heart-Touching Summer Tunes! (11–20)

secret base ~What You Gave Me~ZONE

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

When it comes to essential summer friendship songs, ZONE’s “secret base ~Kimi ga Kureta Mono~” is a must.

The intro alone, brimming with bittersweet emotion, gives you goosebumps.

After summer break, when you have to start seriously deciding your future path, the reality of parting ways with friends begins to sink in.

That’s exactly why, during that final summer vacation, you probably talked a lot and went out with friends to make the best memories possible.

This is a song I want you to cherish while remembering those days filled with laughter.

Starting Oversumika

sumika / Starting Over [Music Video] - TV Anime “MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky” Opening Theme
Starting Oversumika

Sumika’s “Starting Over” is the perfect friendship song for the open, liberating days of summer.

Chosen as the opening theme for the anime MIX MEISEI STORY: The Second Summer, Beyond the Sky, its exhilarating chorus evokes the protagonist’s passion, the heat of youth, and deep friendship.

The beautiful melody and earnest lyrics convey not only freshness but also a touch of fragility.

And the chorus and key change near the end are sure to tug even harder at listeners’ hearts.

This summer, why not think of your friends and listen to it alone, or sing it together and share the moment?

Ultramarine Eulogybokula.

bokula. – Ultramarine Eulogy [Official Music Video]
Ultramarine Eulogybokula.

Set under the bright summer sky, this song powerfully cheers on the passion and challenges of young people.

The lyrics are filled with the courage to face difficulties and a strong desire for self-realization.

bokula.’s powerful message resonates deeply with listeners.

Released as a digital single in August 2023 and chosen as the tie-in song for Kawaijuku’s January 2024 course-opening commercial, this track is perfect not only for exam-takers but also for anyone feeling anxious ahead of a new challenge.

It will give you the courage to believe in your potential and take that first step.

sodasumika

sumika / Soda [Music Video]
sodasumika

A single that blends the bittersweet ache of a fleeting love into a lively sound that evokes the refreshing air of summer.

This track is included on sumika’s mini-album “I co Y,” released in November 2014.

The lyrics delicately depict feelings of love that vanish like soda bubbles, resonating deeply with listeners.

It’s perfect for those carrying the loneliness felt at summer’s end—whether it’s parting with friends or memories of a lover.

The poignant emotions sung over the breezy melody are sure to be by your side and comfort your heart.