From new releases to classics: Popular summer songs on TikTok

Super Ball of Loveaiko

aiko - “Koi no Superball” music video

A familiar number by aiko, also known as the theme song for Calpis Water commercials.

Produced in May 2011 as one of the tracks on a double A-side single, it’s a fun song with a disco-inspired sound that makes your body want to move.

The lyrics cleverly liken a super ball bouncing unpredictably to a heart tossed about by the heat of summer—it’s just perfect.

On TikTok, there are over 6,000 related videos, and it’s popular for acoustic covers and dance clips that match its sweet-and-sour lyrics.

Can’t stop your heart from pounding in front of your crush? Give it a listen while savoring that first moment of falling in love.

Magic of a Summer Nightindigo la End

indigo la End “Summer Night Magic”

This is a beloved summer song by indigo la End that has been getting renewed attention on TikTok long after its release.

The track captures a magical moment allowed only on summer nights, along with the fleeting nature of that instant.

The usually timid protagonist feels “as if I’ve become stronger” only on that special night spent with someone they love—a feeling that’s both poignant and relatable.

Released in June 2015 as part of the single Before I Get Sad, the song continues to captivate many listeners, surpassing 7.8 million views on YouTube.

It’s a track you’ll want to play on nights when you’re feeling a bit sentimental at summer’s end, or when you want to look back on a past romance as a beautiful memory.

Summer is comingDaikoku Maki

Summer is coming

Set to passionate Latin rhythms, this Maki Ohguro number portrays the rising anticipation that comes with summer and the impatience hidden deep in the heart.

It’s said that the lyrics reflect a strong will to push back against social pressure to marry and to forge one’s own career.

The timbales-driven beat dramatizes those complex emotions.

Released in April 1994 as her eighth single, it was chosen as the opening theme for TBS’s music program “COUNT DOWN TV” and is also included on the classic album “Eien no Yume ni Mukatte.” For anyone who wants to shine in their own way, this song might just give you the powerful push you need.

Atsuatsu Boogie BackSuzuki Suzuki

Atsuatsu Boogie Back – Suzuki Suzuki [Official Music Video]

This irresistibly upbeat boogie track heralds the arrival of summer.

Released in July 2023 by the brother duo Suzuki Suzuki, it’s a Reiwa-era summer anthem that fuses a hip-hop-flavored, snappy beat with a catchy melody.

The lyrics are bursting with the giddy excitement of summer heat and the spark of a budding romance—just listening makes your body start to move.

The music video, featuring over 50 influencers, also became a hot topic, and dance videos took off on TikTok.

Put it on during a drive with friends or at a beach party, and you’re guaranteed to make the best summer memories!

Love♡Scream!AiScReam

AiScReam “Love♡Scream!” Official Lyric Video

An irresistibly cute summer tune that compares the feeling of being in love to ice cream! It’s the title track of AiScReam’s debut single “Ai♡Scream!”, a special unit born from the Love Live! series, released in January 2025.

Overflowing feelings for a crush—so sweet and tangy they might just melt—are sung over an electronic dance sound.

Fans are hooked, saying, “It’s so cute I keep replaying it!” The dance video went viral mainly on social media, drawing huge attention.

It’s also perfect as BGM to hype up summer drives and BBQs! Its irresistibly catchy melody might just help create your best summer memories.

Tropical TherapyONE OK ROCK

ONE OK ROCK – Tropical Therapy [OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO]

A song that sings of the longing for healing in a tropical paradise, wishing for the liberation of the soul.

Paired with ONE OK ROCK’s signature powerful sound, the heartfelt desire to escape everyday stress resonates deeply.

Through vocalist Taka’s soaring voice, the yearning to flee to a paradise and the glimmer of hope are beautifully expressed.

Featured on the album “DETOX,” this track centers on the theme of freeing oneself from inner conflict and anxiety, offering comfort to listeners.

It’s a perfect song to soothe your heart when you’re worn out by work or relationships, and it’s also great for a drive.

Ghost in the FlowersYorushika

Yorushika – Ghost in a Flower (OFFICIAL VIDEO)

This song paints bittersweet summer memories woven from delicate vocals and melody.

Yorushika’s gentle music spins its tale with the touch of a short story.

Images of summer shade, ice confections, and the sound of the wind resonate in the heart, stirring a faint sense of melancholy.

Released in April 2020 and featured as the theme song for the animated film “A Whisker Away,” the track is also included on the album “Plagiarism.” It carefully depicts shifting memories and emotions set against summer landscapes, making it a perfect listen for the transition from spring to summer.

Why not revisit your cherished memories, accompanied by its warm, softly embracing vocals?