Heisei-era hit songs gaining popularity on TikTok
On TikTok, which is especially popular among Gen Z, it’s not just the latest hits—songs from the Heisei era have been drawing attention too.
In this article, we’ll round up Heisei-era tracks that have enjoyed a revival thanks to TikTok.
You can enjoy them while indulging in nostalgia, or listen while recalling the commercials and dramas of the time—highly recommended.
From videos that use the original tracks to singing covers and dance clips, enjoy the wide range of creative takes.
Why not give these Heisei-era songs—beloved across generations—another listen?
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GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana
@mayugedoko_000 One of the most requested songs! So nostalgic...Kana Nishino#goforit
♬ Go For It !! – Kana Nishino
A refreshing pop number released by Kana Nishino in July 2012.
Brimming with summer vibes, the song was also featured in a commercial for Yamazaki Baking’s “Lunch Pack.” It weaves together the bittersweet feelings of a girl in love and the moment she musters the courage to take a step forward, expressed in down-to-earth words.
On TikTok, dance videos set to the “L-O-V-E Y-O-U!” phrase have become popular.
The song was also performed at the 63rd NHK Kohaku Uta Gassen, resonating with many listeners.
It’s a track we highly recommend to anyone struggling with love.
Fashion bossORANGE RANGE
A ridiculously bright and feel-good dance tune that sticks in your head after just one listen.
It was ORANGE RANGE’s 20th single, released in November 2008, and at the time it also made waves as the CM song for Ezaki Glico’s Pocky Chocolate.
They say its playful spirit—staying true to their own style—and the contagious positive energy are expressed over a burstingly vibrant sound.
Thanks to TikTok dance videos, it’s back in the spotlight and cherished as a summertime anthem loved across generations.
Perfect for cranking up the fun with friends or getting in the mood to head out.
It’s truly a song that makes you happy just by listening!
Slow & EasyHirai Dai
This song, distinguished by the gentle sound of the ukulele, is a piece that symbolizes Dai Hirai’s lifestyle.
It’s the title track of the album “Slow & Easy,” released in May 2015, and it was also used in a Sumitomo Forestry commercial.
Over time, it surpassed 100 million total streams in June 2022.
While it might seem like a simple, relaxing summer tune, the piece carries a profound message: happiness isn’t something you create—it’s something you notice.
In the rush of everyday life, do you ever find yourself comparing with others and feeling anxious? This is the kind of song that, when you listen to it at such moments, gives you a gentle pause that lightens your heart.
But IGesu no Kiwami Otome.
@kawano_meia I'm really into this song.
♬ dakedo boku wa – gesunokiwamiotome
The music of Gesu no Kiwami Otome brims with surging passion and a deep belief in music itself.
This track was included on the single “Do a Grotesque Kiss on Me / Asobi,” released in August 2014.
While the A-side is well known as a TV drama theme song, this song has recently gained popularity as the soundtrack for dance videos on TikTok.
If you listen to it while you’re immersed in something, its emotional sense of speed will surely give you strength.
The choreography uses simple hand movements, so it’s easy to try.
In conclusion
We’ve compiled and introduced a selection of Heisei-era songs that are trending on TikTok.
From tracks featured in dramas and commercials of the time to artists’ music videos, many of them evoke a sense of nostalgia.
They can also serve as a great conversation starter between parents and children about TV shows and artists.
It’s also recommended to listen to hit songs by artists who are still active today and reminisce about the Heisei era.