Commercial songs from the 2000s. A roundup of nostalgic hits from the 00s.
When it comes to Japanese music from the 2000s, many listeners who lived through that era probably find a lot of songs deeply nostalgic.
In particular, for those born in the late ’80s to early ’90s, there are likely countless tracks that accompanied their youth.
Back then, a lot of 2000s J-pop was also widely used in commercials, so you often heard these songs while watching TV.
In this article, we’ll introduce a slew of nostalgic 2000s J-pop tracks that were featured in commercials at the time!
You might come across many songs you haven’t heard in a while, but they’re all tunes that will fill you with nostalgia and warm your heart.
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Commercial songs from the 2000s. A roundup of nostalgic hits from the ’00s (61–70)
Dear WOMANSMAP
SMAP, a beloved national group whose popularity has remained strong even after their disbandment in 2016.
Their 39th single, “Dear WOMAN,” was released in 2006.
The song was featured in a commercial for Shiseido’s shampoo TSUBAKI.
Many people likely recall the ad when they hear the chorus—an unforgettable hook that sticks in your head.
While the song seems to express beauty and gratitude toward women, it somehow conveys a grand, SMAP-esque kind of love.
Love ParadeORANGE RANGE
This commercial uses scenes of Yuki Yamada passionately singing at a karaoke bar to convey how the joy of singing helps support connections between people.
When a friend arrives at the bar and sees Yamada hyping up a big crowd, they ask how many people are in their group today—only to find out that the people he was just having fun with were actually strangers he had just met.
The ad portrays how, with music, everyone can have a great time together and even first meetings can become enjoyable moments, paralleling that experience with karaoke on JOYSOUND.
In this lively setting, Yuki Yamada belts out ORANGE RANGE’s “Love Parade.” While it’s a gentle, ballad-like song, the soaring chorus lines convey a strong sense of power as well.
Wedding SongSaitō Kazuyoshi
The TV commercials for the wedding magazine Zexy are among the most representative of the Heisei era, aren’t they? Among them, many people likely remember this particular commercial featuring Kana Kurashina, who served as the fourth “Zexy Girl.” The background music was Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Wedding Song,” which is also memorable to many.
The song was originally composed as a short piece specifically for the commercial, but due to the strong response after it aired, the rest was written and it was released as a CD—so the story goes.
WAO!yunikōn
In this commercial, Daisuke Matsuzaka appears in animation as an Aquarius Hero, depicting in a unique world view the idea that hydration gives you power.
The visuals are animated to boldly express baseball, and by featuring Aquarius amid the heat and momentum, they highlight the drink’s refreshing quality.
Further emphasizing the boldness and fun vibe of the footage is Unicorn’s song “WAO!” Its sound and vocals convey a buoyant, light, and playful feel while clearly delivering positive emotions.
SIGNALKAT-TUN
Released as KAT-TUN’s second single in 2006, “SIGNAL” was used as a song for a NTT Docomo commercial around the time of its release.
Many people probably remember not only the commercial featuring the KAT-TUN members, but also the catchy chorus that played in it.
While their debut single “Real Face” is likely their most widely recognized song, this track is also an important one that helped bring them into the public eye.
Mushroom Songkinoko ooru sutazu
If you were asked, “Which TV commercials from the 2000s left a lasting impression on you?”, many people would probably mention Hokuto’s ads.
The animated visuals featuring mushroom characters, the humorous direction, and above all, the original song written for the commercials, ‘Kinoko no Uta,’ still stick in our memories.
There were various versions of the commercials, but all of them used this song, making it a nostalgic jingle for those who remember that era.
I can see you againKetsumeishi
This is a Shiseido Anessa sunscreen commercial that aired in 2007.
It shows five women in swimsuits running along the beach, but if you look closely, all of them are Yuri Ebihara! The memorable twist is that Ebihara appears to have duplicated herself.
The background music was by RIP SLYME, who were at the height of their popularity at the time.
The song, titled “Mata Kimi ni Aeru” (I’ll See You Again), was written specifically for this commercial.