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[January 2025] Compilation of Commercial Songs

A new year has begun, and television is already buzzing with a wave of highly talked-about commercials! Listening to the latest CM songs for January 2025, you’ll find a wonderfully diverse lineup—from a heartwarming track by singer Lui, who debuted under the MOS Burger label, to the powerful sound of ONE OK ROCK, and a rock number that captures the youthful spirit of cheerleading.

Each song enhances the appeal of the featured products and services while lifting the listener’s spirits.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these memorable tracks—enjoy!

Latest Commercial Songs [January 2025] (21–30)

au “Let’s all get happy!” version

Something like “happy”Sabasusutā

Sabasister – “Happy Nante” Music Video
Something like “happy”Sabasusutā

This song by Saba Sisters celebrates the importance of finding happiness in everyday life.

With its positive message and bright melody, it’s a perfect track to kick off the New Year.

It will be released digitally on January 1, 2025, in collaboration with au’s New Year commercial.

Recommended for busy people and those who tend to overlook small joys, this is a song that will lift your spirits as you start a new year.

Suntory Coming-of-Age Day “You’re an adult, right? ’06 (Son + Mother)” Version

Magic Wordssupittsu

The theme is Coming of Age Day, and this commercial packs an emotional parent–child story into just one minute.

In the beginning, the narrator expresses gratitude to the mother who wakes them every morning with a cheerful “good morning” and prepares the usual breakfast.

Then, on the morning of Coming of Age Day depicted in the latter half, the son prepares breakfast for his mother, and we see her eating it through tears.

It’s such a moving story that it brings tears to the eyes of the viewer as well.

The BGM that colors this CM is “Mahou no Kotoba,” a song the same age as the new adults of 2025.

From the year of its release to its lyrics and overall feel, every aspect makes it a perfect match for this commercial.

Daihatsu Move Canbus Theory: “To Tennis” Edition

The Water is WideOhnuki Taeko

Karla Bonoff – The Water Is Wide (Audio)
The Water is WideOhnuki Taeko

This is an introductory commercial for the Move Canbus Theory, which features a calm, mature design.

In the CM, a married couple heads out to play tennis, only to realize they forgot their rackets at home.

After saying, “Well, we messed up,” they switch gears and decide to go for a drive instead.

Their relaxed mindset and the way they enjoy life together make them a truly lovely couple.

The gentle song playing in the background is The Water Is Wide, a Scottish folk tune, sung by Taeko Onuki.

The serene melody pairs beautifully with Onuki’s smooth, understated vocals.

Boat Race 2025 Episode 1: “Kamio’s Disciple”

rain, wind, sky, rainbowieiri reo

This episode’s story features Oshiro Maeda appearing and pleading to become Fuju Kamio’s disciple.

At first, Kamio is confused and brushes him off, but gradually warms up to the idea as he feels Maeda’s passion.

The background music is the theme song “Ame Kaze Sora Niji” by Leo Ieiri.

It’s a cool track with a thrilling sense of speed that fits perfectly with a boat race commercial.

Nippon Ham Domestic Chicken Meat Sakurahime: “For supporting the princess.” (version)

To the futureMatsumoto Chinatsu

Kiroro “To the Future” Official Music Video
To the futureMatsumoto Chinatsu

In this commercial for Nippon Ham’s branded chicken Sakurahime, Fusako Urabe plays a mother with a son preparing for entrance exams.

It portrays a mother doing everything she can to support her test-taking child, including a scene where she uses Sakurahime to cook a delicious meal.

It’s moving to see a mother’s love that delivers so much encouragement not only through words like “Do your best,” but also in invisible ways.

The background music is “Mirai e,” one of Kiroro’s signature songs, but this CM uses a cover version by singer-songwriter Chinatsu Matsumoto.

McDonald’s “Birth of the Evangelion Burger”

A Cruel Angel’s ThesisTakahashi Yoko

“Cruel Angel’s Thesis” MUSIC VIDEO (HD ver.) / Zankoku na Tenshi no Te-ze “The Cruel Angel’s Thesis”
A Cruel Angel's ThesisTakahashi Yoko

This is a collaboration commercial between McDonald’s and Neon Genesis Evangelion.

It introduces three limited-time menu items, and the ad features many lines that play on famous quotes from the series.

The lavish presentation is a must-see, sure to bring a grin to the faces of those who have seen the original.

Suntory Kinmugi “Heading Home Today” Version

Bittersweet SambaHerb Alpert

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.