From new releases to classics: Popular summer songs on TikTok

Season in the SunTUBE

Tube Season in the sun

It’s an iconic TUBE song that sings about sparkling summer love and the bittersweet feeling as it nears its end.

The moment you hear it, the refreshing melody brings to mind blue seas and bright sunshine, and you can’t help but feel your heart leap.

Released in April 1986 as their third single, it topped the weekly rankings on the music show “The Best Ten” and became the track that changed the band’s destiny.

It has also long been beloved as a commercial song for Kirin Beer and Suntory.

Play it on a summer drive or at the beach with friends, and you’re sure to make unforgettable memories! It’s the perfect number to color a page of your youth, don’t you think?

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.

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.

NatsumiAKASAKI

[AKASAKI] Natsumi / Kajitsu (Lyric Video)

This work is filled with bittersweet summer memories.

Its vivid depictions of tart fruit and summery scenes leave a strong impression, delicately expressing feelings toward lost love and fading memories.

After going viral on TikTok, it quickly gained popularity, and it has surpassed 3 million views on Instagram Reels.

Released in September 2024, it’s AKASAKI’s third single.

You’ll be drawn in by the words spun from an 18-year-old’s delicate sensibilities.

The combination of lyrics and melody that evoke the end of summer is exquisite—leaving a wistful aftertaste while still resonating with a pleasant pop atmosphere.

It’s a song that will comfort those who’ve experienced heartbreak or want to move past a farewell with someone dear.

Perfect for a quiet night.

Coco☆NatsuMomoiro Kurōbā Zetto

Momoiro Clover Z [LIVE] Coco☆Natsu (from “Momoclo Mania 2018 -Road to 2020-” Day 1)

If you just want to get hyped, “Koko☆Natsu” is also a great pick.

It’s a song by Momoiro Clover Z, and it’s known for always getting the crowd going when they perform it live.

The song repeats the name of a tropical fruit—coconut—evoking a southern-island vibe and expressing the fun of summer.

With its chorus full of repeated phrases, even first-time listeners can join in the excitement.

By the way, the choreography is quite comical, so be sure to check out the video as well.

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