Nostalgic yet new! Songs that made a comeback and became revival hits on TikTok
We live in an era where social media is essential if you want to stay on top of what’s new and trending.
Among them, TikTok is a must-have platform, especially for younger generations.
There are countless songs that went viral on TikTok and found a second wave of popularity.
In this article, we’ll introduce songs released from the Showa to Heisei eras that achieved revival hits thanks to TikTok.
Among these hit songs, many were actually popular even earlier and have cover versions as well.
Try comparing the original tracks with the cover versions and enjoy the differences.
Playlist
| Nostalgic yet new! Songs that made a comeback and became revival hits on TikTok | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | Naughty SunORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | Introducing ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer songs |
| 2east | TimingBurakku Bisukettsu | play_arrow | Black Biscuits' million-selling hit song |
| 3east | Spring, Summer, Autumn, WinterHilcrhyme | play_arrow | A love song by Hilcrhyme that depicts the four seasons |
| 4east | God of RomanceHirose Kōmi | play_arrow | Introduction to Kohmi Hirose's signature winter songs |
| 5east | I’ll be by your side.Aoyama Teruma ft. SoulJa | play_arrow | A long-distance love theme song by Thelma Aoyama and SoulJa |
| 6east | Marunouchi SadisticShiina Ringo | play_arrow | Ringo Sheena’s debut song, a work that weaves in station names on the Marunouchi Line |
| 7east | A Member of the Fire BrigadeKōda Kumi | play_arrow | Old nostalgic songs are making a comeback on social media, with outstanding rhythm. |
| 8north_east | kissorijinarurabu | play_arrow | Old hits are making a comeback on TikTok |
| 9south_east | Roco LotionORANGE RANGE | play_arrow | ORANGE RANGE’s signature summer song |
| 10south_east | cherry (sweet cherry; cherry fruit)Otsuka Ai | play_arrow | Ai Otsuka’s love song, “Sakuranbo” |
| 11north_east | Sign of LovePUFFY | play_arrow | PUFFY's signature work, a fleeting love |
| 12north_east | I like you, I like you—I love you.Togawa Jun | play_arrow | Introduction to Jun Togawa’s songs trending on TikTok |
| 13north_east | First LoveUtada Hikaru | play_arrow | Hikaru Utada’s breakup songs are loved across generations |
| 14north_east | Tonight is Boogie BackOzawa Kenji | play_arrow | The collaborative song by Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr became a big hit. |
| 15south_east | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko | play_arrow | Nostalgic hit songs from the Urusei Yatsura theme songs |
| 16south_east | Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe | ![]() | Momoe Yamaguchi’s smash hit song is making a comeback on TikTok |
| 17east | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s exhilarating adventure song |
| 18north_east | Breakin’ DishesRihanna | play_arrow | Rihanna songs popular on TikTok |
| 19east | Summer is comingDaikoku Maki | play_arrow | Summer passion and a woman's conflict before marriage |
| 20south_east | Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae | play_arrow | Rebel youth rock, love that transcends generations |
| 21east | Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko | play_arrow | Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic |
| 22east | Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi | play_arrow | A classic song about standing up to infidelity and celebrating women's strength |
| 23north_east | Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi | play_arrow | A moving classic that colors summer memories |
| 24south_east | F.L.YsupeKUTORAMU | play_arrow | An adventure toward your dreams as exhilarating as the sky |
| 25east | Cat, meow meow meowanonenone | play_arrow | A song depicting animals’ adventures and challenges |


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