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[January 2025] A roundup of commercials that caught my attention

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

Even after entering January 2025, a wave of buzzworthy commercials featuring famous actors and actresses has continued to appear.

From FamilyMart’s ad showcasing Kotaro Yoshida and Rikako Yagi with warm expressions, to JCB Platinum’s commercial highlighting Tori Matsuzaka’s smart presence, this month’s diverse lineup of visuals is capturing our hearts.

In this article, we’ll dive into the appeal of these latest commercials in detail, along with information about the cast and the featured songs.

Latest Commercials [January 2025] (71–80)

Kewpie Mayonnaise & LIFE “Romaine Lettuce” Version / “Okra” Version / “Swiss Chard” VersionNarration: TENDRE

Kewpie Mayonnaise “&LIFE Romaine Lettuce” Version 30 seconds Kewpie Commercial

Kewpie Mayonnaise “&LIFE Okra” Version 30 seconds Kewpie Commercial

Kewpie Mayonnaise “&LIFE Swiss Chard” Version, 30 seconds – Kewpie Commercial

Set to footage of farms and cityscapes, this commercial for Kewpie Mayonnaise features snappy music and a calm, soothing narration.

Many viewers were likely drawn in by its distinctive, immersive world.

Playing in the background is an original song performed by Rob Gallagher.

It’s a stylish and memorable track.

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Exhibition on the Evolution and Revolution of Street Art: “Street Art Revolution 1” Chapter

Street Art Revolution 1

This is a promotional commercial for the Evolution and Revolution of Street Art exhibition, taking place from January to March 2025.

The narration announces that works by artists from Japan and abroad, including Banksy, will be featured, while the visuals showcase street art such as graffiti.

The CM’s background music uses ‘.ENDRECHERI.

Brother,’ a track from Tsuyoshi Domoto’s solo project, .ENDRECHERI.

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Pocari Sweat “Cheer, ” Version

Pocari Sweat Web Movie | “Cheer, You Know,” Version

This is a promotional commercial supporting the All Japan High School and Junior High School Cheerleading Championship in January 2025.

The video strikingly portrays students devoted to cheerleading, and many viewers were surely moved by the powerful performances and their earnest expressions.

The song playing in the background of this youth-filled footage is “A Once-in-a-Lifetime Moment” by the rock band Atomic Skipper.

It’s crafted as a straightforward cheer song for everyone working hard, and combined with its fast-paced rock sound, it’ll make you feel more and more positive as you listen.

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Keirin: “With Family”

Together with Family - 60 seconds

This is a commercial titled “With the Family,” focusing on a conversation between a keirin cyclist father and his daughter.

Through their exchange, it richly conveys the appeal of keirin, and it just might spark viewers’ interest in the sport.

The touching development that highlights the bond between parent and child is also a must-see.

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HONDA FREED Motoki Omori

[FREED] TV Commercial (Web Version) “<Hug it tight! FREED> Flat Floor” 30 seconds (Winner of the 2024–2025 Japan Car of the Year)

This is a commercial for the Freed, which underwent a full model change in 2024, promoting its comfortable interior created by a flat floor design all the way to the third row.

The CM features Motoki Omori, the vocalist of Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, which sparked major buzz among fans.

Their song “familie” is also used as the background music.

As the title suggests, the theme centers on family and love, and the car-themed lyrics tailored to the CM are particularly memorable.

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HONDA FREED “CROSSTAR” Version / “AIR” Version

[FREED] TV commercial (web version) '<Hug it tight! FREED> CROSSTAR' edition (Winner of the 2024–2025 Japan Car of the Year)

[FREED] TV Commercial (Web Version) “<Squeeze! FREED> AIR” (2024–2025 Japan Car of the Year Winner)

In this commercial, which tightly packs in the charms of the Freed, two versions are featured: the active, outdoorsy “CROSSTAR” and the classic styling “AIR.” The “CROSSTAR” version shows people enjoying activities like the outdoors with the car, while the “AIR” version focuses on the car’s interior and exterior, depicting heartwarming moments with a family.

Both are crafted to spark the imagination—“If I had a Freed, I could have experiences like these.” The background music is “familie” by Mrs.

GREEN APPLE, a song about love for family and loved ones.

With the band’s signature light and refreshing melody, it’s an original track written specifically for the Freed commercial.

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Toda Corporation “Disaster-Prevention Tunnel” (TV spot)Alice Hirose

"Disaster Prevention Tunnel" Version 30 Seconds

This commercial introducing the disaster-prevention tunnel developed by Toda Corporation features Alice Hirose.

It shows a Toda Corporation employee explaining the disaster-prevention tunnel, as well as scenes of the tunnel’s construction.

The cool track used as the CM’s background music is “Jurassic” by NIKO NIKO TAN TAN.

Released in July 2023, the song has been used in Toda Corporation’s CM since right after its release.

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