From new releases to classics: Popular summer songs on TikTok
TikTok is a must-have social media platform for the younger generation.
Of course, it’s also popular beyond younger audiences, and its genres are diverse.
In addition to dance videos, there are tons of singing covers, cooking clips, and cute animal videos.
Many people use it, and brand collaborations are thriving too.
In this article, we’ll introduce popular summer songs on TikTok.
We’ll cover everything from tracks that went explosively viral a few years ago to the latest summer hits.
You’ll probably recognize a few of them.
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[From new releases to timeless classics] Popular summer songs on TikTok (1–10)
Summer MemoriesKetsumeishi
This is a classic Ketsumeishi song whose somewhat wistful yet warm melody seeps into the heart, evoking the days of summers gone by.
Casual conversations on trips with friends and those sudden moments of excitement come vividly back to life, as if they happened just yesterday.
Released in July 2003, the track reached No.
3 on the Oricon Weekly Chart.
It’s also included on the acclaimed album “Ketsuno Police 3,” became widely known as a Vodafone commercial song, and has even been selected as the official song for the Japan Camping Car Show 2025.
Beyond its popularity on TikTok, it’s the perfect tune for belting out together on a summer drive or for walking alone along the beach at dusk, lost in memories.
You and the summer music festivalSHISHAMO
Kimi to Natsu Fes, which went viral on TikTok for its choreography featuring big side-to-side hand waves.
Sung by SHISHAMO, a three-piece all-girl rock band that debuted with the 2013 album SHISHAMO, this track is so popular it’s practically a summer staple.
With its uptempo beat, lots of punchy phrases, and a super catchy chorus, it’s the perfect fit for TikTok.
And when you’re heading to concerts or music festivals in the sweltering summer, this song might be just the thing to get you hyped!
End of the Summer RetreatWurtS
WurtS is a solo singer rapidly rising in popularity, especially on TikTok.
His signature track “Wakattenai yo” is highly addictive and is often used in high-energy TikTok videos.
His song “Geka” is a youthfully vibrant pop tune that’s gained popularity through fan videos of the comedy duo Shimofuri Myojo, among others.
The guitar in the intro is memorable, and there are several videos that make great use of that phrase.
It’s an easy-to-listen-to number from start to finish, so why not give it a listen?
[From new releases to classics] Popular summer songs on TikTok (11–20)
Song of PointillismInoue Sonoko
Denpyo no Uta has also become a hot topic as the theme song for the summer romance film Ao-Natsu.
It’s a ballad by Mrs.
GREEN APPLE featuring singer-songwriter Sonoko Inoue.
The song overlaps the end of summer with the end of a romance, expressing the feeling of not wanting it to be over.
There’s actually a version released with Sonoko Inoue singing solo as well, which gives it an even more wistful atmosphere.
Enjoy comparing the different vocal styles.
Ephemeral FireworksKami wa saikoro o furanai
Released as a digital single in 2020, “Utakata Hanabi” is a poignant ballad by the four-piece rock band Kami wa Saikoro wo Furanai.
On TikTok, it’s often used in compilation videos of songs you want to hear at summer’s end, as well as in emotional dance videos.
In particular, vocalist-guitarist Shusaku Yanagida’s gentle yet heartrending voice is uniquely captivating.
The band has many other tracks that became hits on TikTok, such as “Yona Uta,” so be sure to check those out if you get the chance.
Summer Love Sensationmakaroni enpitsu
This is the indie debut single by the four-piece rock band Macaroni Enpitsu, who have been gaining attention for their highly free-form arrangements—bringing a live session feel to the forefront—and their exquisitely expressive lyrical world.
Packed with the charms of early Macaroni Enpitsu, it features an opening that launches straight from a driving, syncopation-heavy chorus and arrangements that stick in your ears.
The lyrics, bursting with a boy’s wild imagination, will likely make you overlay them with your own memories of youthful summers.
It’s a coming-of-age song that’s both refreshing and brimming with summer heat, portraying a universal theme for boys.
Naughty SunORANGE RANGE
This is a track by ORANGE RANGE, a rock band from Okinawa, which served as the opening theme for the drama “Hana-Kimi: Ikemen Paradise.” Released in July 2007, it’s also included on the album “PANIC FANCY.” The song centers on the impulse of a dangerous love that can’t be stopped even when you know you shouldn’t—like a blazing sun.
It portrays “two people drawn to each other, forgetting reason,” through the passionate vocals of the group’s three singers and a retro-pop sound.
It’s guaranteed to boost your mood when you listen during summer drives or events! Even after its release, it’s continued to be loved as a cross-generational summer classic, with related videos on TikTok reaching the tens of millions.