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



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