[2025 First Half] Top10TikTok Trend Songs in Japan
Over the past few years, Japan’s TikTok scene has become one of the most creative corners of global music culture. What begins as a fifteen-second clip often turns into a nationwide phenomenon, blending catchy pop hooks, cute aesthetics, and emotional storytelling that only Japanese artists can deliver.
In this article, we spotlight ten hit songs that have defined Japan’s TikTok trends in 2025. From idol groups spreading Kawaii culture to solo artists who turn emotion into melody, each track carries its own story of how sound, dance, and visuals come together to inspire millions of users.
You’ll find everything from high-energy pop anthems by CUTIE STREET and M!LK to emotional ballads by Lila Ikuta and rock-infused hits from Mrs. GREEN APPLE. These songs didn’t just go viral because they were catchy, but they also captured a feeling shared across a generation.
Whether you are a global brand seeking the next viral sound or simply curious about what Japan is listening to right now, this ranking will take you inside the heart of the country’s TikTok music culture and reveal why these ten tracks continue to shape online trends across the world.
1st : かわいいだけじゃだめですか？／CUTIE STREET（CUTIE STREET）
@cutie_street どこの振り付けが好き？ #かわいいだけじゃだめですか？ #CUTIESTREET #きゅーすと #アイドル #KAWAII ♬ かわいいだけじゃだめですか？ – 1サビ – CUTIE STREET
CUTIE STREET is an eight-member Japanese idol group who made their official debut in August 2024 under KAWAII LAB. Their debut track “かわいいだけじゃだめですか？” was released in September and quickly became a viral hit on TikTok, reaching over ten thousand user-generated posts within a month. The song’s theme revolves around stepping beyond being merely “cute” and owning your bold self-expression, with lyrics that invite the listener to ask: Is being cute enough? Through upbeat J-pop production and choreographed dance, it tapped the “cute culture” zeitgeist and inspired many TikTok dance covers. For clients seeking a track with strong visual choreography, youth appeal, and a viral momentum in Japan’s Japan-pop idol + SNS ecosystem, this song offers a compelling collaboration opportunity.
2nd :怒りマーク ／超☆ヤンキース（Super☆Yankees）
@superyankees 6/12 24:00〜 新曲でます‼️✨みんな聴いてね🌺🎵あとNEOWN、YouTubeでみんなフルで見てくれたかな？！インタビュー動画も上がってるので是非⭐️⭐️ #超☆ヤンキース #タトゥー女子 #刺青 #タトゥー #tattoo #gal #日本語ラップ #ヒップホップ #日本語ラップ新譜 #hiphop #日本語rap #タトゥーカップル #タトゥー男子 #ストリートファッション #neown #tunecore ♬ 怒りマーク – 超☆ヤンキース
Super☆Yankees is a Japanese unit formed by producers $hintaindahouse and Betty who debuted with the song “怒りマーク” on March 5, 2025. The song’s lyrics centre around frustration, using the repeated imagery of “an anger mark on the forehead” to express everyday irritations and rebellion against superficial social behaviours. It gained viral traction on TikTok thanks to its distinctive hook and rhythm and a dance meme that emphasises a visual “anger mark” gesture. This positions the track as a youth-oriented anthem of rebellion and authenticity. For clients, using “怒りマーク” in a campaign offers a high-energy, trending sound that connects with younger audiences and aligns well with lifestyle brands seeking cultural relevance.
3rd : イイじゃん ／M!LK
@milk_official リリイベありがとうございました！M!Xたくさん聴いてください😊 #今日ビジュイイじゃん #MILKってイイじゃん #イイじゃん #佐野勇斗 #しおざきだいち #曽野舜太 #山中柔太朗 #吉田仁人 ♬ イイじゃん – M!LK
M!LK is a dance-vocal Japanese group formed in 2014, and they released the single “イイじゃん” on February 17, 2025 as part of their major 2nd album “M!Ⅹ”. The song delivers a message that being yourself and shining as you are is fine, emphasised by the repeated phrase “イイじゃん” (It’s good, right?) and a melody that shifts unexpectedly into a tech-house rhythm. It became a major hit on TikTok, with reported over 500 million total plays and top rankings in SNS music charts. This track projects a youthful and upbeat identity with strong choreography potential. For clients, “イイじゃん” provides a sound that combines positivity, dance-readiness and high social-media momentum—ideal for campaigns targeting Gen Z or lifestyle-tech audiences.
4th : 愛♡スクリ～ム!／ AiScReam
@lovelive_official #AiScReam 主催ライブイベントのチケット最速先行抽選を受付中！ #黒澤ルビィ#降幡愛#上原歩夢#大西亜玖璃#若菜四季#大熊和奏#踊ってみた#lovelive ♬ 愛♡スクリ～ム！ – AiScReam
AiScReam is a voice-actor unit formed under the “Love Live!” franchise, combining members from different sub-units to deliver a distinct pop-EDM style. 愛♡スクリ～ム! (Ai Scream!) was released on January 22, 2025 and quickly gained traction through TikTok, being cited as a viral hit thanks to its catchy hook and playful lyric “アイ 愛、スクリ～ム!” which doubles as a pun. The song’s thematic focus centers on declaring love boldly and melting with emotion, set to a danceable beat and vivid production. For brands, this track offers strong value: it resonates with youth culture, invites user-generated content (dance covers, lip-syncs), and carries cross-media strength through its anime-franchise affiliation.
5th : like JENNIE ／JENNIE
@jennierubyjane merci paris 🫶
♬ like JENNIE – JENNIE
JENNIE, a member of BLACKPINK, released her solo track “like JENNIE” in March 2025 as part of her first studio album Ruby. The song blends hip-hop with Brazilian funk and phonk influences, celebrating confidence, beauty, and individuality with the hook “Keep your hair done, nails done like JENNIE.” The track’s bold visuals and high-energy choreography fueled massive TikTok engagement, inspiring countless dance and fashion edits. With its empowering message and sleek production, the song embodies JENNIE’s global brand of cool sophistication. For clients, “like JENNIE” offers instant recognition, cross-cultural appeal, and strong alignment with fashion and lifestyle campaigns targeting trend-driven young audiences.
6th : とくべチュ、して ／＝LOVE
@equal_love_12 「LuckyFes’25」 RAINBOW STAGEに出演させて いただきました🌈*.+ﾟ ありがとうございました🎀˒˒ #LuckyFes #イコールラブ #イコラブ #とくべチュして #大谷映美里 #大場花菜 #音嶋莉沙 #齋藤樹愛羅 #佐々木舞香 #髙松瞳 #瀧脇笙古 #野口衣織 #諸橋沙夏 #山本杏奈 @大谷映美里 @音嶋莉沙 @齋藤樹愛羅 @山本杏奈 ♬ とくべチュ、して – =LOVE
=LOVE is a Japanese idol group produced by 指原 莉乃 (Rino Sashihara), known for blending the idol-pop tradition with strong dance and visual elements. Their 18th single “とくべチュ、して” was released on February 26 2025. The song’s lyrics explore the theme of wanting a special, exclusive “kiss” rather than just a casual “I love you,” capturing youthful intensity and romance. The choreography is accessible and visually distinctive, which has helped it share well on TikTok through dance-covers and “special moment” edits. For brands, this track offers fresh idol appeal, strong UGC potential, and resonance with segments seeking cheerful, romantically-tinged engagement.
7th : わたしの一番かわいいところ／FRUITS ZIPPER
@fruits_zipper 誰にカメラ向けても可愛かったのだけど⁉️ @おすず @櫻井優衣 @月足天音あまねきFRUITSZIPPER @松本かれん（ FRUITS ZIPPER ） @るなぴ @真中まなふぃーちゃん @早瀬ノエル (FRUITS ZIPPER) #FRUITSZIPPER #ふるっぱー #わたしの一番かわいいところ ♬ わたしの一番かわいいところ – FRUITS ZIPPER
FRUITS ZIPPER is a seven-member Japanese idol group under “KAWAII LAB.” tasked with globalizing the Kawaii culture. Their track “わたしの一番かわいいところ” (My Most Cute Part) focuses on recognising one’s own best, cutest self and celebrating individuality. On TikTok the song exploded partly because the phrase is simple, catchy and transforms into many photo or video challenge formats where people showcase their “most cute part.” The upbeat melody and clean choreography make it easy to replicate, which helps it gain traction in short-video platforms. Brands targeting youth, fashion or self-expression will find this track useful for campaigns that emphasise identity, confidence and fun.
8th :ROSE／HANA
@hana_brave_official ROSE🌹🤍 with 中島健人 @中島健人 #中島健人 #テレ東音楽祭 #HANA #ROSE #MAHINA #CHIKA ♬ ROSE – HANA
HANA is a newly formed Japanese girl-group emerging from the BMSG × CHANMINA “No No Girls” audition project, composed of seven members (CHIKA / NAOKO / JISOO / YURI / MOMOKA / KOHARU / MAHINA). Their debut single “ROSE,” released in April 2025, carries a darkly elegant pop production and lyrics that reflect self-possession, intentionality (“I keep them all my cards”), and a refined aesthetic. The music video and choreographed visuals lean into both sophistication and rebellion, offering a strong visual toolkit for TikTok creators. Given its stylishness and fresh artist identity, the track is primed for brands in beauty, luxury streetwear or lifestyle sectors seeking high-impact content.
9th : 恋風 ／幾田りら（Lila Ikuta）
@lilaasikuta #幾田りら恋風 が 2025年 夏にユーザーに親しまれた楽曲 #SongOfTheSummer 企画で【10位】を獲得しました❤️🔥 沢山聴いていただきありがとうございます🎧 皆さんの夏をこの曲で彩れていたらとても嬉しいです🫶 @MusicOnTikTok @MusicOnTikTok Japan @TikTok @TikTok Japan ♬ 恋風 – 幾田りら
Lila Ikuta (幾田りら) is a Japanese singer-songwriter known for her expressive vocals and writing credits on her material. Her song “恋風” (Koi Kaze) was selected as the theme for the television program “今日、好きになりました。ニュージーランド編”. The lyric describes moments of fluttering love and moving on with the breeze of emotion—its gentle melody combined with relatable storytelling made it resonate on short-form platforms. On TikTok, the song is popular in “scenic story” style edits and transitional videos where love and travel intersect. Brands active in travel, wellness, or lifestyle sectors can harness the track’s emotional tone and cinematic vibe to support mood-setting campaigns.
10th : ダーリン ／Mrs. GREEN APPLE
@mga_band_official 🕯️.｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ ダーリン Official Music Video .｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ.｡.:*･ﾟ🪽 #MrsGREEN APPLE#ダーリン ♬ ダーリン – Mrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs. GREEN APPLE is a Japanese rock/pop band active since 2013, known for blending bright melodies with energetic rock instrumentation. Their 2025 single “ダーリン” was released on January 20 and served as the theme for NHK’s “18祭 (Eighty-Eight Festival)”. The song’s theme revolves around the intensity of young love and the desire for something unforgettable (“私だけの愛が欲しい”), combined with a driving rhythmic hook. On TikTok the track is used in “youth energy” edits—crowd clips, festival scenes, and transition-style videos emphasising vibrancy and togetherness. For clients, this track delivers broad appeal, cross-generational resonance, and a dynamic backdrop ideal for lifestyle or youthful brand activations.
