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Showa-era songs that went viral on TikTok / revival hit songs

Showa-era masterpieces are suddenly popular and gaining attention on TikTok as “emoi” (emotionally moving).

Thanks to the spread of social media, people who didn’t experience these hits when they first came out can approach them with a different sensibility—and a fresh feeling.

I’d like to introduce some Showa songs that went viral after being used in TikTok dance videos, as well as tracks being highlighted as must-listen songs right now.

It’s a reminder that true classics get rediscovered and continue to spread over time.

Whether you’re from that generation or not, please give them all a listen!

Playlist

Showa-era songs that went viral on TikTok / revival hit songs
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe
A Showa-era image that’s a bit different from today’s idols…
2FANTASYNakahara Meiko
FANTASYNakahara Meikoplay_arrow
A positive breakup song, 'FANTASY…'
3Fly-day ChinatownYasuha
Fly-day ChinatownYasuhaplay_arrow
Yasuha’s classic hit is popular for its exotic atmosphere and captivating lyrics.
4Midnight DoorMatsubara Miki
Midnight DoorMatsubara Mikiplay_arrow
City pop classic: Miki Matsubara’s “Yoru Uta” (Night Song)
5After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko
After all, I'm an idolKoizumi Kyokoplay_arrow
Known as a representative work of 80s idol pop…
6Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya
Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariyaplay_arrow
It’s a song packed with all of Mariya Takeuchi’s charm...
74:00 A.M.Ohnuki Taeko
4:00 A.M.Ohnuki Taekoplay_arrow
Introducing Taeko Onuki's jazz-pop masterpieces
8I like you, I like you—I love you.Togawa Jun
I like you, I like you—I love you.Togawa Junplay_arrow
It has become a focal point of trends not only in Japan but also overseas...
9Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina
Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akinaplay_arrow
It's a masterpiece that captures a woman's delicate emotions. Akina Nakamori...
10Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko
Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūkoplay_arrow
Yuko Matsutani’s debut song, October 1981…
11Lonely Tropical FishWink
Lonely Tropical FishWinkplay_arrow
They took the Eurobeat that was popular overseas at the time and…
12A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR
A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STARplay_arrow
“Megumi no Hito” is a song released in 1983 by Masayuki Suzuki...
13TouchIwasaki Yoshimi
TouchIwasaki Yoshimiplay_arrow
Beloved by many as a quintessential anime song of the Showa era…
14Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu
Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzuplay_arrow
In September 1983, a revolution struck Japan’s music scene...
15Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko
Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōkoplay_arrow
Released in 1985, Showa 60, the de…
16MakebaJAIN
MakebaJAINplay_arrow
African rhythms and electronic soun…
17Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae
Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbaeplay_arrow
Rebel youth rock, love that transcends generations
18Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko
Fall in LoveKobayashi Akikoplay_arrow
Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic
19Cat, meow meow meowanonenone
Cat, meow meow meowanonenoneplay_arrow
A song depicting animals’ adventures and challenges
20Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi
Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumiplay_arrow
A classic song about standing up to infidelity and celebrating women's strength
21Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB
Romantic Flightkome kome CLUBplay_arrow
Kome Kome Club’s exhilarating adventure song
22The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko
The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machikoplay_arrow
A gemlike portrayal of the heartbreak of lost love, set in a port town…