Memorable Commercials [2017]
Looking back at 2017, there were so many memorable commercial jingles, weren’t there? Before you knew it, you’d find yourself humming them, or chatting with friends like, “That commercial’s song is so good!” There were tons of wonderful tracks that made you perk up your ears even while just watching TV.
Especially that year, there were lots of striking songs that made you want to look them up right away.
From fresh arrangements of nostalgic classics to impactful new releases, let me introduce some CM songs that truly resonated.
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Memorable Commercials [2017] (21–30)
TrustHamasaki Ayumi
It was released in 1998 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s third single.
This song became her first to enter the top 10 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and with it she won the New Artist Award at both the Japan Cable Radio Awards and the Osaka Cable Radio Awards in the same year.
It was also used as the commercial song for Kao’s Sofina Aube Rouge Filia.
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)
It was released in 2015 as a digitally distributed single under the name “Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani).” This original song was created as the commercial theme for the au Santaro series, in which Kenta Kiritani, playing Urashima Taro (Uracchi), sings in the “au Feature Phone ‘Voice of the Sea’” CM.
The song expresses Urashima Taro’s feelings for Otohime (Occhan) as portrayed by Kiritani.
The sanshin is performed by Kenta Kiritani himself.
Let me live so that flowers will bloom again and again.Fukuyama Masaharu
It’s a song included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s 31st single, “I am a HERO,” released in 2015.
Chosen as the Shiseido TSUBAKI commercial song, it was first distributed as a digital single on March 25, 2015, and for this CD release a newly remastered version was included.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Masaharu Fukuyama.
DaydreamerHata Motohiro
It’s a song included on Motohiro Hata’s fifth album, “Ao no Shōkei,” released in 2015.
The track was used in Daito Kentaku’s “Everyone’s Feelings” commercial, and Hata’s clear, expansive vocals make it especially memorable.
The album reached No.
2 on the Oricon Weekly Albums Chart.
I like you.Nishino Kana
It’s a song included on Kana Nishino’s sixth original album, released in 2016.
It was used as the CM song for P&G’s “New Lenor Happiness,” and a rearranged version is included on her 29th single, “Dear Bride.” The track is gentle and memorable, evoking the softness and warmth of fabric softener.
Red CarpetAmuro Namie
Released in 2015 as Namie Amuro’s 43rd single.
It served as the theme song for KOSÉ Cosmeport’s “OLEO D’OR” commercial featuring Amuro herself, and is a neo-soul tune that sings about and portrays the red carpet called life.
The tagline is: “To all of you walking the red carpet called life.”
Hot StuffJUJU
Released in 2014 as JUJU’s 26th single.
The song was used in the Shiseido MAQuillAGE commercial featuring Kiko Mizuhara, and the first press limited edition comes as a two-disc set with a CD and DVD.
Kiko Mizuhara’s captivating commercial also became a hot topic.
It’s impressive how flawlessly she performs such a highly challenging song.