Classic songs about friendship. Recommended popular tracks.
This is a playlist of classic Japanese songs in which words like “friend,” “friends,” or “friend” (furendo) appear in the title or friendship is the main theme.
From million-selling hits to hidden gems, it’s packed with friendship songs performed by renowned artists.
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Masterpieces about friendship. Recommended popular songs (121–130)
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thing
This is a signature friendship song by Every Little Thing, the band consisting of Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito.
The chorus feels like it speaks not only to the other person but also to oneself, making it a friendship song with a reflective touch.
You’re Not Alone ~Connected Feelings~DUFF
This is Duff’s song about friendship, which was gaining popularity by portraying a clear, relatable worldview—like friendship in youth—through a fresh band sound.
Their recognition has been growing thanks to promotion from a major label, and the straightforward expressions make the content easy to understand.
Best FriendKiroro
This is Kiroro’s “Song of Friends,” known for its gentle female vocals and catchy, sing-along phrases that brought it popularity.
The work maintains a soothing, chill-out atmosphere throughout, and the smooth, resonant vocals gently calm the listener’s mood.
You are my friend.Daiamondo Yukai
A single released in 1996.
The theme song for the Japanese dub of the movie Toy Story.
Born in 1962.
A rock singer from Saitama Prefecture.
This song is a Japanese cover of the theme by Randy Newman and Lyle Lovett.
It features a lively melody that makes you want to step along as you walk, and his vocals, sung with funky flair and individuality, leave a strong impression.
music friendSaitō Makoto
Included on the 2015 album “Put Your Hands Together! Makoto Saito’s Delightfully Embarrassing Self-Cover Collection.” Born in 1958, he’s a Tokyo-born musician best known as a support guitarist for Southern All Stars.
The powerful, straightforward drum sound—evoking the feel of American rock—is striking.
The powerful rock sound and the shouting vocals are also on point.