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