[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)
Pocari Sweat “Cheer, ” 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.
Keirin: “With Family”
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.
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.
Latest TV commercials [January 2025] (81–90)
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.
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.
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.