[January 2025] A roundup of commercials that caught my attention
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.
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Latest Commercials [January 2025] (71–80)
HONDA FREED
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.
HONDA FREED “CROSSTAR” Version / “AIR” Version
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.
Toda Corporation “Disaster-Prevention Tunnel” (TV spot)Alice Hirose
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.
Latest TV commercials [January 2025] (81–90)
JR East JR SKISKI White and Heat. “Boys” Version / “Girls” VersionYuzu Aoki, Natsuki Deguchi
This is the 2025 version of JR East’s annual ski trip campaign, JR SKISKI.
This time, Yuzu Aoki and Natsuki Deguchi appear, and the ad shows them enjoying their first time snowboarding.
Most of the scenes feature the group having fun together, but there’s a fleeting moment when Aoki and Deguchi lock eyes that really makes your heart skip a beat.
The BGM is “you’re my” by the three-piece band Pablo Haiku, an upbeat, refreshing track written specifically for this commercial.
Morinaga Seika in Jelly Exam in Jelly “Turn that nervousness into energy. Rolling Days” EditionWANIMA
This is the in Jelly commercial supporting exam-takers, titled “Turn that nervousness into energy.
Rolling Days.” It unfolds around the theme of nerves: the more serious you are, the more nervous you get—but the message encourages turning that nervousness into strength.
In the second half of the ad, WANIMA’s live footage appears and their song “Rolling Days” plays.
The lyrics carry a message that pushes people to keep moving forward despite their inner struggles, making it a perfect cheer song for students preparing for entrance exams.
Suzuki Lio Bandit “Billboard” VersionKanna Hashimoto
In the new Solio Bandit commercial, the “Billboard” version features Kanna Hashimoto appearing inside a giant street-side billboard, watching the Solio Bandit as it drives through the city.
The car’s eye-catching exterior is showcased so well that you can’t help but want to follow it with your eyes.
The BGM is “Gekko Landing Project” by buzzworthy singer-songwriter tuki., a track from their first full album released in January 2025.
The song’s appeal lies in its empowering lyrics that wholeheartedly affirm a self who is struggling.
Ohta’s Kampo Stomach Medicine II ‘Umbrella’ VersionMomoiro Clover Z
This is a commercial for Ohta Kampo Stomach Medicine II featuring Momoiro Clover Z.
The image of the members holding umbrellas is quite striking.
Naturally, a song by Momoiro Clover Z is used as the BGM for this CM.
Released in 2023, the track was written and composed by Yujin Kitagawa of Yuzu, and it portrays looking back on the path they’ve taken while powerfully moving forward toward the future.
The lyrics are perfect as a song that supports the heart, so if you ever feel like you’re about to lose heart, be sure to give it a listen.