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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 TV commercials [January 2025] (81–90)

Ohta’s Kampo Stomach Medicine II ‘Umbrella’ VersionMomoiro Clover Z

Ohta’s Kampo Stomach Medicine II “Umbrella” Version 30 Seconds

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.

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Akagi Nyugyo Gari Gari Kun “Various Gari Gari Kun Songs A” Version / “Summer Festa” Version

Gari Gari-kun Gari Gari-kun’s Song Various A Version Milk 15 seconds

Gari Gari Kun Summer Festa Version 15 seconds

These are two commercials for Garigari-kun, the flagship product of Akagi Nyugyo.

In the “Various Garigari-kun Songs A” version, Pokasukajan performs the “Garigari-kun Song” in a variety of arrangements.

The other one, the “Summer Festa” version, showcases scenes from an event held in 2024, where you can enjoy a brass band performance and a choral rendition of the “Garigari-kun Song.”

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JRA Hello, Special Times. “Beginning” VersionMasami Nagasawa, Ai Mikami, Kuranosuke Sasaki, Ryoma Takeuchi

Hello, Special Times. “Beginning” Version — 30 Seconds | JRA Official

This commercial, which began airing in 2025, features Ryoma Takeuchi joining Masami Nagasawa, Ai Miike, and Kuranosuke Sasaki—familiar faces from JRA’s ads.

During a break on set, Nagasawa passionately pitches the appeal of horse racing to Takeuchi.

He shows interest, but when she invites him to go watch together, he turns her down with a “Maybe another time,” prompting Nagasawa to shout, “You’re not coming?!” in a humorous scene.

It makes you curious about how the story will continue in future spots.

The CM song is Ryokuoushoku Shakai’s 2020 hit “Mela!” With its cast and BGM, the ad feels refreshingly new compared to 2024.

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Mitsubishi Motors: “I like people who seek adventure” version

“I like people who go on adventures” version, 60 seconds

This corporate commercial, “We Like People Who Venture,” leaves a strong impression as Mitsubishi Motors vehicles appear one after another, powerfully driving forward.

It conveys a message themed around adventure—very fitting for Mitsubishi Motors, which has many vehicles with an active image.

It’s likely to captivate not only Mitsubishi owners but also those who don’t yet drive one.

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Suntory Kinmugi “Heading Home Today” VersionYutaka Takenouchi, Hana Kuroki

Kin-Mugi 'Heading Home Today, Too' version 30 seconds featuring Yutaka Takenouchi and Hana Kuroki, Suntory commercial

In the commercial “Coming Home Today,” Yutaka Takenouchi plays a manga editor and Hana Kuroki works as a florist, with scenes showing them drinking Kin-Mugi at home after work.

No matter how tough the job is, aren’t there many people who keep going by thinking, “Once I get home, I have something to look forward to!”? The BGM is the familiar “Bittersweet Samba” from Kin-Mugi’s commercials.

It’s well known as the theme song of the radio program All Night Nippon, and originally a piece by American trumpeter Herb Alpert.

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Dior Homme Parfum “I’m Your Man” versionRobert Pattinson

Dior Homme Parfum – I’m Your Man

DIOR HOMME, THE NEW PARFUM

This ad, which captures Robert Pattinson’s irresistibly seductive presence, is a commercial for a perfume.

Its sophisticated visuals make it feel like you’re watching a romance movie trailer, and many viewers likely found themselves captivated.

The background music features singer-songwriter Leonard Cohen’s song “I’m Your Man.” It’s a moody, mature track that creates the kind of atmosphere you’d want to savor alone.

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Latest CM [January 2025] (91–100)

Bridgestone REGNO FEELING GR-XIII “Lineup Expansion” Version

REGNO FEELING GR-XIII Lineup Expansion Version ver.1 30s

This commercial announces the expanded lineup of REGNO’s GR-XⅢ series, Bridgestone’s flagship brand.

Thanks to its simple structure—driving scenes of cars equipped with REGNO overlaid with narration and background music—the CM delivers a cool, sophisticated impression.

The passionate, stylish song used as the BGM is performed by American jazz singer Lady Blackbird, and the track is an original piece created for the commercial.

Many music fans who watched this CM were probably curious about the details of the BGM, don’t you think?

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