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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.

Playlist

Classic songs about friendship. Recommended popular tracks.
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1eastRun Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Bad
Run Through the MemoriesMy Hair is Badplay_arrow
An anthem to encourage people who grow through meetings and farewells
2eastPromise of SunflowersHata Motohiro
Promise of SunflowersHata Motohiroplay_arrow
Hata Motohiro’s signature ballad that expresses gratitude to a loved one
3eastbest friendSG
best friendSGplay_arrow
A warm message song that sings about the bond with friends
4eastMy friendSpoon
My friendSpoonplay_arrow
A refreshing song by a new-generation vocalist
5eastBecause we’re friends.Ochiai Wataru
Because we're friends.Ochiai Wataruplay_arrow
Soothe the sadness of parting with a song of friendship
6eastUntil we meet againHirai Dai
Until we meet againHirai Daiplay_arrow
A ballad by Dai Hirai that portrays parting and reunion
7eastBetelgeuseYuuri
BetelgeuseYuuriplay_arrow
A ballad portraying bonds between people, a heartwarming classic
8eastGray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshi
Gray and Blue (+Masaki Suda)Yonezu Kenshiplay_arrow
A song of friendship by Kenshi Yonezu and Masaki Suda
9eastproofflumpool
proofflumpoolplay_arrow
A moving classic that sings of the bonds of friendship
10eastFriend ~ If you smilemiwa
Friend ~ If you smilemiwaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by miwa that depicts friendship and bonds
11eastf.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Dai
f.r.i.e.n.d.sHirai Daiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song depicting friendship and bonds
12eastFriendKetsumeishi
FriendKetsumeishiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates a friend's departure and praises friendship
13easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
WANIMA’s friendship-themed song is popular among young people
14eastFriendHilcrhyme
FriendHilcrhymeplay_arrow
A warm, message-filled song dedicated to a friend
15eastYour FriendWEAVER
Your FriendWEAVERplay_arrow
A rock band from Kobe featuring Seiji Kameda
16eastFriends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yui
Friends again tomorrowNishiwaki Yuiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the pure friendship of children
17eastA friend is a friend!Berryz Kobo
A friend is a friend! Berryz Koboplay_arrow
A cute idol song that cheerfully sings about friends
18eastYou are not aloneDEEN
You are not aloneDEENplay_arrow
A moving masterpiece that expresses friendship, loved by people of all generations.
19eastDear My FriendsHi-STANDARD
Dear My FriendsHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A Hi-Standard classic that portrays friendship
20eastmy nameback number
my nameback numberplay_arrow
A moving friendship song by Back Number
21eastFriendgagaga supi
Friendgagaga supiplay_arrow
A classic infused with the spirit of youthful punk rock
22eastPretending to be friendskerakera
Pretending to be friendskerakeraplay_arrow
Kera Kera’s song that deeply depicts the essence of friendship
23eastcomrade-in-armstaiyozoku
comrade-in-armstaiyozokuplay_arrow
A simple, powerful rock band from Sapporo
24eastJust by you being herekome kome CLUB
Just by you being herekome kome CLUBplay_arrow
A Kome Kome Club classic that gently sings of friendship and love
25eastFriendship, you know,Ketsumeishi
Friendship, you know,Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that depicts the bonds with friends and the changes over time
26eastForever FriendsTakeuchi Mariya
Forever FriendsTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
A classic song whose ringing telephone evokes memories
27eastbest friendYazawa Eikichi
best friendYazawa Eikichiplay_arrow
From Hiroshima, their melancholy-tinged songs resonate with the heart.
28eastTwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorks
TwinsCHiCO with HoneyWorksplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that portrays the bond and everyday life of best friends
29easttreasurewacci
treasurewacciplay_arrow
A coming-of-age song that sings of gratitude to a loved one
30eastAren’t we friends?ji・daikokudou
Aren’t we friends? ji・daikokudouplay_arrow
A classic song by a three-member talent music group
31eastFriends ForeverB.B.WAVES
Friends ForeverB.B.WAVESplay_arrow
A pop song that breezily portrays friendship and memories
32eastFriendswacci
Friendswacciplay_arrow
wacci song depicts friendship
33eastprimary colorsYOASOBI
primary colorsYOASOBIplay_arrow
YOASOBI's signature song depicting friendship
34eastRing Dingaimyon
Ring Dingaimyonplay_arrow
Aimyon’s heartwarming song, a positive message
35eastFriend ShipHoshino Gen
Friend ShipHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s Heartfelt Song of Friendship
36eastHey, my friendMr.forute
Hey, my friendMr.foruteplay_arrow
A song that refreshingly portrays the bonds of friendship
37eastFRIENDS!!!imase
FRIENDS!!!imaseplay_arrow
Imase’s friendship song is hugely popular among young people.
38eastdear my friendHi-STANDARD
dear my friendHi-STANDARDplay_arrow
A masterpiece that powerfully expresses the joy of friendship and reunion
39eastWe againSG
We againSGplay_arrow
A smash hit that gently expresses gratitude to a friend
40eastA Song for a FriendSonar Pocket
A Song for a FriendSonar Pocketplay_arrow
A coming-of-age pop tune that sings about the bonds of friendship
41eastYou are here.wacci
You are here.wacciplay_arrow
A cheer song that portrays gratitude and bonds for someone special
42eastBUDDYBIM
BUDDYBIMplay_arrow
A comforting song that portrays warm friendship
43eastMABU feat. SoalaAYANE
MABU feat. SoalaAYANEplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings of friendship and conveys the importance of bonds.
44eastWith a friend…BOYSANDMEN
With a friend...BOYSANDMENplay_arrow
The passionate feelings of a male idol group from the Tokai region
45eastSong of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKEN
Song of a FriendBUMP OF CHICKENplay_arrow
A theme song filled with feelings for Nobita
46eastFriends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BAND
Friends are a good thing.CRAZY KEN BANDplay_arrow
A friendship song by a 10-member band
47eastBEST FRIENDGReeeeN
BEST FRIENDGReeeeNplay_arrow
A moving song about friendship, with heartwarming tones.
48eastmy friendHY
my friendHYplay_arrow
HY's iconic, radiant youth anthem that portrays friendship
49eastSong of My PartnerHYENA
Song of My PartnerHYENAplay_arrow
An iconic hyena song that sings of the bonds of friendship
50eastbest friendJuliet
best friendJulietplay_arrow
A mellow track by a Shibuya-kei duo
51eastfriendNMB48
friendNMB48play_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings of the depth of friendship
52eastC.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCK
C.h.a.o.s.m.y.t.h.ONE OK ROCKplay_arrow
An emotional rock song that celebrates friendship
53eastDear My FriendOurin-ōrin-
Dear My FriendOurin-ōrin-play_arrow
A warm song that celebrates the importance of friendship
54eastFriend Wow!PUFFY
Friend Wow!PUFFYplay_arrow
Shimajiro songs, digital sound
55eastReunionRADWIMPS
ReunionRADWIMPSplay_arrow
A classic song that gently speaks to the meaning of friendship and youth
56eastTo my friendSKUNK SHOT BOOSTER
To my friendSKUNK SHOT BOOSTERplay_arrow
An inspiring song by a rock band from Saga
57eastAccording to my friend who’s in a band,SUNDAYS
According to my friend who's in a band,SUNDAYSplay_arrow
The passionate music of the rock band is captivating.
58eastpuzzleSexy Zone
puzzleSexy Zoneplay_arrow
A moving song that portrays life like a puzzle
59eastSee You AgainTEE
See You AgainTEEplay_arrow
A tribute song for boxer Tsuji, cover track
60eastFarewell, my friend.THE FOREVER YOUNG
Farewell, my friend.THE FOREVER YOUNGplay_arrow
An emotional song by a rock band from Fukuoka
61eastFriend’s SongTWEEDEES
Friend's SongTWEEDEESplay_arrow
An emotionally rich track by a jazzy rock band
62eastFriend(s)☆★azu
Friend(s)☆★azuplay_arrow
The song “Azu’s Friends,” a track popular among young people
63eastDear, My Friendsmashoe’
Dear, My Friendsmashoe'play_arrow
A friendship song that resonates with the heart, conveying hope for a reunion
64eastTo become friendstsuruno takeshi
To become friendstsuruno takeshiplay_arrow
Songs by a musician from Fukuoka
65eastI’m glad you’re here.makomina
I'm glad you're here.makominaplay_arrow
A song with a unique sense of floating and simple, innocent lyrics
66eastMy friendMiyuhan
My friendMiyuhanplay_arrow
Miyuhan’s friendship song warms the heart.
67eastFriend ~Time to Depart~yuzu
Friend ~Time to Depart~yuzuplay_arrow
Sing about friendship with Yuzu’s gentle yet powerful song
68easttwo friendyuzuguren
two friendyuzugurenplay_arrow
A movie theme song collaboration between Kimaguren and Yuzu
69easta friend who is in a bandyurayura teikoku
a friend who is in a bandyurayura teikokuplay_arrow
A drowsy, melancholic rock band track
70eastOur TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A song that celebrates the friendship of The Elephant Kashimashi
71eastI’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashi
I’ve got friends.Elefanto Kashimashiplay_arrow
A classic song by The Elephant Kashimashi
72eastTo a Friend Who Left – Dedicated to Mr. T –ofukōsu
To a Friend Who Left - Dedicated to Mr. T -ofukōsuplay_arrow
A masterpiece that moves you with Kazumasa Oda’s piano and vocals
73eastpen palgagaga supi
pen palgagaga supiplay_arrow
Melodies of a passionate punk band from Kobe
74eastFriendguddō mōningu amerika
Friendguddō mōningu amerikaplay_arrow
A rock band whose musical style hits straight to the heart
75eastMy friend—now and forever…Ketsumeishi
My friend—now and forever...Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song by Ketsumeishi about friendship
76eastDo you have any friends?Sha ran Q
Do you have any friends?Sha ran Qplay_arrow
A four-member group from Osaka led by Tsunku♂
77eastA beautiful mom friend who works for the same hourly wageSumairēji
A beautiful mom friend who works for the same hourly wageSumairējiplay_arrow
A masterpiece that portrays the friendship of S/mileage
78eastSong of a FriendNakamura Ataru
Song of a FriendNakamura Ataruplay_arrow
Expressive with Nakamura Ataru’s distinctive songs
79eastcheerInoue Sonoko
cheerInoue Sonokoplay_arrow
A song of friendship and support, suited to diverse situations
80eastTeam friendsChiba Yūki
Team friendsChiba Yūkiplay_arrow
A moving song by Yuki Chiba that portrays friendship and bonds
81eastInvincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurako
Invincible GirlfriendŌhara Sakurakoplay_arrow
Sakurako Ohara’s classic that cheers on forward-looking girls
82eastMy friend,taiyozoku
My friend,taiyozokuplay_arrow
Rock-style friendship song of the Sun Tribe
83eastYou are my friend.Hirai Ken
You are my friend.Hirai Kenplay_arrow
Ken Hirai’s song “Tomodachi,” artistic.
84eastBestieyuka
Bestieyukaplay_arrow
A heartfelt song expressing Yuka’s gratitude to her best friend
85eastA fork is a friend that gently speaks to me.Moriyama Naotaro
A fork is a friend that gently speaks to me.Moriyama Naotaroplay_arrow
Soft vocals, nostalgic music
86eastTo my friendShunsuke Kiyokiba
To my friend Shunsuke Kiyokibaplay_arrow
Former EXILE vocalist, born in 1980, from Yamaguchi
87eastMy dear best friendShonan no Kaze
My dear best friendShonan no Kazeplay_arrow
A Shonan no Kaze song that expresses friendship in a cheap way
88eastFriendFukuyama Masaharu
FriendFukuyama Masaharuplay_arrow
Expressing mature charm through Masaharu Fukuyama's deep, soulful song
89eastFriends forever and everAshida Mana
Friends forever and everAshida Manaplay_arrow
A female singer from Hyogo who sings anime theme songs
90eastBest FriendNishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kanaplay_arrow
A heartwarming song filled with friendship and gratitude
91eastIf I sing to the sky175R
If I sing to the sky175Rplay_arrow
Youth Song of the Locust Rider
92eastfriendbump.y
friendbump.yplay_arrow
A song about farewells at graduation and friendship
93eastIf I’m with youLittle Glee Monster
If I’m with youLittle Glee Monsterplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that sings of the power of friendship and the bonds that unite us.
94eastmy best friendTiara
my best friendTiaraplay_arrow
Tiara’s friendship song is very well-made.
95eastOld FriendsYonYon
Old FriendsYonYonplay_arrow
A heartwarming musical work that celebrates friendship
96eastSong of a Friendyuzu
Song of a Friendyuzuplay_arrow
Yuzu’s famous song that depicts the warmth of friendship
97eastcompanion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishi
companion; comrade; friend; fellow; teammate; allyKetsumeishiplay_arrow
Ketsumeishi’s hidden gem friendship song
98eastno planRozarīna
no planRozarīnaplay_arrow
An inspiring song that celebrates the importance of friendship
99eastTo You ~Forever Friend~Dew
To You ~Forever Friend~Dewplay_arrow
Dew’s friendship song, with a pleasant sense of rhythm
100eastGoodbye, see you.Fischer’s
Goodbye, see you.Fischer'splay_arrow
A youthful song about gratitude to a friend and saying goodbye
101eastallyGReeeeN
allyGReeeeNplay_arrow
Theme song 'Ally' for GReeeeN's film 'Haw'
102eastWith Friends (feat. Kohjiya)Only U
With Friends (feat. Kohjiya)Only Uplay_arrow
A heartwarming musical work that portrays friendship and bonds
103eastMy friendZARD
My friendZARDplay_arrow
Friendship and Love: ZARD’s Izumi Sakai’s Masterpiece
104eastBye, my friendbokula.
Bye, my friendbokula.play_arrow
A heartwarming song that gently expresses friendship and farewell.
105eastMy friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishi
My friend — now and forever…Ketsumeishiplay_arrow
Ode to Friendship, the theme song of the Crayon Shin-chan movie
106eastMaybe because we’re friends.Koresawa
Maybe because we're friends.Koresawaplay_arrow
Koresawa’s song themed around friendship
107eastA Song for a Friendsonā poketto
A Song for a Friendsonā pokettoplay_arrow
A rock song that sings of friendship and resonates with the heart
108eastYou are my friend.Dizunī
You are my friend.Dizunīplay_arrow
A heartwarming classic that sings about the importance of friendship
109eastfriendSakamoto Kyu
friendSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
A Showa-era classic themed around friendship and compassion
110eastfriendHoshino Gen
friendHoshino Genplay_arrow
Hoshino Gen’s new song about friendship resonates with the heart.
111eastHello, my friendMatsutōya Yumi
Hello, my friendMatsutōya Yumiplay_arrow
SMAP hits a million with the summer theme song
112eastPrecious frienddōyō
Precious frienddōyōplay_arrow
A moving graduation song that celebrates friendship and growth
113eastTo become friendsdōyō
To become friendsdōyōplay_arrow
A heartwarming song that conveys the importance of friends
114eastFriendship Hymndōyō
Friendship Hymndōyōplay_arrow
A cheerful song about friendship, fun for everyone to sing together.
115eastEveryone is friendsdōyō
Everyone is friendsdōyōplay_arrow
A graduation song that sings about parting from friends and the bonds we share
116eastFriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromi
FriendFujii Fumiya & Noritake to Hiromiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song themed around friendship
117eastRPGSEKAI NO OWARI
RPGSEKAI NO OWARIplay_arrow
A hit song by a female duo music group
118eastBEST FRIENDSMAP
BEST FRIENDSMAPplay_arrow
SMAP’s hit friendship song
119eastFriendKiroro
FriendKiroroplay_arrow
The feelings of friends supporting one another and being considerate…
120eastA graduation song, a song of friends.19
A graduation song, a song of friends.19play_arrow
The 1999 single “Ano Kami Hikōki Ku…”
121eastMy good friendKamayatsu Hiroshi
My good friendKamayatsu Hiroshiplay_arrow
The album released in ’75, “Ah, My Good Old Friend”...
122eastYour Best FriendKuraki Mai
Your Best FriendKuraki Maiplay_arrow
Speaking of famous songs that portray heartrending friendship, Mai Kuraki…
123eastMy friend, don’t cry.Morita Kensaku
My friend, don’t cry.Morita Kensakuplay_arrow
A single released in ’72. Born in ’49. Tokyo…
124eastFriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshi
FriendNagabuchi Tsuyoshiplay_arrow
Included on the 1996 album “Family.” A drama…
125eastDear My FriendEvery Little Thing
Dear My FriendEvery Little Thingplay_arrow
Consisting of the two members Kaori Mochida and Ichiro Ito…
126eastYou’re Not Alone ~Connected Feelings~DUFF
You're Not Alone ~Connected Feelings~DUFFplay_arrow
A refreshing coming-of-age band song that depicts friendship
127eastBest FriendKiroro
Best FriendKiroroplay_arrow
A soothing friendship song with a gentle singing voice
128eastYou are my friend.Daiamondo Yukai
You are my friend.Daiamondo Yukaiplay_arrow
Maaya Sakamoto's theme song for the movie Toy Story
129eastmusic friendSaitō Makoto
music friendSaitō Makotoplay_arrow
Makoto Saito, a rock musician affiliated with Southern All Stars
130eastFriends for lifeAoyama Teruma
Friends for lifeAoyama Terumaplay_arrow
Aoyama Thelma’s famous song that sings about friends and the love of friendship
131eastBond.haji→
Bond.haji→play_arrow
A friendship song by the young singer Haji→