A collection of beloved classics that made a comeback in the Reiwa era as revival hits.

Revival hits—songs that once dominated an era or enjoyed a devoted following—are stepping back into the spotlight in the Reiwa era.

Thanks to triggers like social media, TV dramas, and commercials, nostalgic melodies are reaching younger generations and continuing to be loved across age groups.

Maybe you’ve had that moment of surprise: “I’ve been hearing this song a lot lately, and it’s actually an old track!” This time, we’ve picked a wide range of revival hits that have come back to life in Reiwa.

From songs that bring back memories to timeless classics you’ll be discovering for the first time, be sure to check them out!

Playlist

A collection of beloved classics that made a comeback in the Reiwa era as revival hits.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Naughty SunORANGE RANGE		Introducing ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer songs
2	Good job, summer!HALCALI		HALCALI’s Latin-infused rap becomes a global viral hit
3	silhouetteKANA-BOON		A high-energy, fast-paced rock number by KANA-BOON
4	Sign of LovePUFFY		PUFFY’s signature work, sophisticated pop
5	come againm-flo		The wistfulness of a love that makes you forget to dance at the club
6	Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+		nobodyknows+’s signature uptempo tune
7	cherrysupittsu		A representative hit by Spitz, a million seller
8	SaudadePorunogurafiti		Porno Graffitti’s breakup song enjoys high popularity with its Latin melody
9	God of RomanceHirose Kōmi		Kohmi Hirose’s classic winter song is making a comeback
10	Midnight DoorMatsubara Miki		Miki Matsubara's city pop classic
11	tropical nightRIP SLYME		RIP SLYME’s summer love theme song
12	SUMMER SONGYUI		A refreshing signature song by YUI that depicts the feelings of summer love
13	March 9Remioromen		A slow ballad that sings of gratitude and love
14	First LoveUtada Hikaru		Hikaru Utada’s heartbreak song vividly captures the melancholy of a breakup.
15	Friday ChinatownYasuha		Yasuha’s debut single is drawing renewed attention amid the city pop boom