Songwriters for Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu's "Cho Saikyo" receive "TikTok Songwriter of The Year" award
Daiki Abe and Ryo Miyazaki, who created the song "Cho Saikyo" for Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, have been selected as the winners of Japan's "TikTok Songwriter of The Year 2025."
"TikTok Songwriter of The Year" is an initiative by TikTok to recognize the top songwriters of the year. It was newly established to celebrate the talent of songwriters who create songs that light up TikTok and the music scene. This time, songwriters who worked on songs selected as "Top Local Song" were honored, based on the number of posts on TikTok in 2025.
"Cho Saikyo" was one of the songs that gained significant momentum on TikTok in 2025, winning the Impact Song category award at the "TikTok Trend Awards 2025" and also being selected for "TikTok Year in Music 2025" and "Songs of The Summer 2025." The audio clip using the phrase "Sumaho no Camera Roll" from the B-melody was widely used, sparking a wave of posts from users enjoying the choreography and from other artists.
Abe, who wrote the lyrics and co-composed "Cho Saikyo," commented on receiving the award: "This was a song that I created with a specific focus on 'going viral on TikTok,' so I'm truly happy that with the help of everyone from Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, it has reached so many people." Miyazaki, who co-composed the song with Abe and also handled the arrangement, shared his feelings: "I'm sincerely happy that through TikTok, I was able to discover a potential in 'Cho Saikyo' that even I wasn't aware of."
Daiki Abe Comment
This is the first time I've received an award as a music writer, so I am extremely honored and happy.
Personally, this song "Cho Saikyo" was one that I created with a specific focus on 'going viral on TikTok,' so I'm truly happy that with the help of everyone from Cho Tokimeki♡Sendenbu, it has reached so many people. Also, while I put various creative touches into the song, the fact that the B-melody part with "Sumaho no Camera Roll nante..." went more viral than the chorus made me feel that the fun of how a single idea can transform something is also part of TikTok's appeal.
I will not let this be limited to my success in 2025, and will continue to devote myself to creating music in the future. Thank you very much.
Ryo Miyazaki Comment
Through TikTok, I've had more opportunities to create songs with approaches and ideas I hadn't considered before. Being required to create more memorable phrases and impactful sounds within a short time has, I feel, broadened my perspective on music production itself.
Regarding "Cho Saikyo," although I saw it spreading as users posted it in various forms, I never expected it to receive such a huge response, so I'm very surprised. I'm sincerely happy that through TikTok, I was able to discover a potential in "Cho Saikyo" that even I wasn't aware of.
Comment from Sam Wong, Head of Music Licensing and Partnerships, APAC, TikTok
Behind every great song is a songwriter. However, it often happens that their songs have already influenced many people long before their names or existence are widely known. TikTok is committed to shining a spotlight on the creators who make music, amplifying their voices, celebrating their creations, and bringing their songs to new audiences around the world. "TikTok Songwriter of The Year" is an award to honor the songwriters who are shaping culture, driving discovery, and inspiring fans every day.
Source: Music Natalie
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