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_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1 | Playback Part 2Yamaguchi Momoe | ![]() | Momoe Yamaguchi’s smash hit makes a comeback on TikTok |
| 2 | FANTASYNakahara Meiko | play_arrow | Meiko Nakahara’s heartbreak pop song |
| 3 | Midnight DoorMatsubara Miki | play_arrow | City pop classic: Miki Matsubara’s “Yoru Uta” (Night Song) |
| 4 | Fly-day ChinatownYasuha | play_arrow | Yasuha’s classic hit is popular for its exotic atmosphere and captivating lyrics. |
| 5 | Plastic LoveTakeuchi Mariya | play_arrow | It’s a song packed with all of Mariya Takeuchi’s charm... |
| 6 | 4:00 A.M.Ohnuki Taeko | play_arrow | Introducing Taeko Onuki's jazz-pop masterpieces |
| 7 | After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko | play_arrow | Known as a representative work of 80s idol pop… |
| 8 | I like you, I like you—I love you.Togawa Jun | play_arrow | Introduction to Jun Togawa’s songs trending on TikTok |
| 9 | Love Song of LumMatsutani Yūko | play_arrow | Yuko Matsutani’s debut song, October 1981… |
| 10 | Tears aren’t just for show.Nakamori Akina | play_arrow | It's a masterpiece that captures a woman's delicate emotions. Akina Nakamori... |
| 11 | A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR | play_arrow | “Megumi no Hito” is a song released in 1983 by Masayuki Suzuki... |
| 12 | Dancing Hero (Eat You Up)Oginome Yōko | play_arrow | Released in 1985, Showa 60, the de… |
| 13 | Lullaby of a Serrated HeartChekkāzu | play_arrow | In September 1983, a revolution struck Japan’s music scene... |
| 14 | Lonely Tropical FishWink | play_arrow | They took the Eurobeat that was popular overseas at the time and… |
| 15 | TouchIwasaki Yoshimi | play_arrow | Touch is an anime song that sings about youthful romance. |
| 16 | MakebaJAIN | play_arrow | African rhythms and electronic soun… |
| 17 | Tsubpari High School Rock ’n’ Roll (Going-to-School Edition)Yokohama Ginbae | play_arrow | Rebel youth rock, love that transcends generations |
| 18 | Fall in LoveKobayashi Akiko | play_arrow | Forbidden love, a heart-stirring classic |
| 19 | The Day the Seagulls FlewWatanabe Machiko | play_arrow | A Machiko Watanabe classic depicting heartbreak in a port town |
| 20 | Cat, meow meow meowanonenone | play_arrow | A song depicting animals’ adventures and challenges |
| 21 | Romantic Flightkome kome CLUB | play_arrow | Kome Kome Club’s exhilarating adventure song |
| 22 | Message of RougeMatsutoya Yumi | play_arrow | A classic song about standing up to infidelity and celebrating women's strength |



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