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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?

Playlist

Heisei-era hit songs gaining popularity on TikTok
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1easttropical nightRIP SLYME
tropical nightRIP SLYMEplay_arrow
Introduction to RIP SLYME’s Summer Love Songs
2eastSaudadePorunogurafiti
SaudadePorunogurafitiplay_arrow
Pornograffitti’s signature song, depicting parting and longing
3eastTiming ~Timing~Burakku Bisukettsu
Timing ~Timing~ Black Biscuitsplay_arrow
Black Biscuits' 'Timing' is drawing renewed attention
4eastKissORIGINAL LOVE
KissORIGINAL LOVEplay_arrow
ORIGINAL LOVE’s classic, loved across generations
5eastcherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai
cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Aiplay_arrow
Ai Otsuka’s love songs are still loved today
6eastA Little Love SongMONGOL800
A Little Love SongMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGOL800’s classic long-distance love song
7eastWinter SongKiroro
Winter SongKiroroplay_arrow
Kiroro’s classic winter ballad
8eastHeart Throbsnobobyknows̟+
Heart Throbsnobobyknows̟+play_arrow
A signature piece that expresses the joy of music
9eastI’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa
I'll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJaplay_arrow
Thelma Aoyama’s romantic R&B song becomes a big hit
10eastGod of RomanceHirose Kōmi
God of RomanceHirose Kōmiplay_arrow
Kohmi Hirose’s signature winter song is trending on TikTok
11eastRoco LotionORANGE RANGE
Roco LotionORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
Getting hyped with Loco Lotion
12eastMarunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo
Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringoplay_arrow
A signature song by Ringo Sheena that depicts urban life and the struggles of youth
13eastSign of LovePUFFY
Sign of LovePUFFYplay_arrow
PUFFY’s classic song depicts a unique form of love
14eastHeisei MaidenMINMI
Heisei MaidenMINMIplay_arrow
Kansai-dialect reggae “Heisei Maiden” is popular
15eastOdoru-LoopFurederikku
Odoru-LoopFurederikkuplay_arrow
Frederic signature dance number
16eastGO FOR IT !!Nishino Kana
GO FOR IT !!Nishino Kanaplay_arrow
Kana Nishino's summery pop song depicting the feelings of being in love
17eastFashion bossORANGE RANGE
Fashion bossORANGE RANGEplay_arrow
A bright dance song is loved across generations
18eastBut IGesu no Kiwami Otome.
But IGesu no Kiwami Otome.play_arrow
Gesu Otome’s songs are intensely emotional and fierce music.
19eastSlow & EasyHirai Dai
Slow & EasyHirai Daiplay_arrow
Hirai Dai’s relaxing song conveys a view of the value of happiness