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Memorable Commercials [January 2025]

Memorable Commercials [January 2025]
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In January 2025, a commercial song coloring the dawn of the new year is creating a buzz.

Perhaps there’s a CM song whose catchy melody or touching lyrics made you start humming along after just one listen.

In this article, we highlight a selection of such memorable commercial songs.

Whether it’s a tune that stuck with you while watching TV or a song that piqued your interest between videos on a streaming site, you’re sure to find the track you’ve been looking for.

Memorable commercials [January 2025] (1–10)

Pocari Sweat “Cheer, ” Version

A once-in-a-lifetime momentAtomic Skipper

Atomic Skipper – A Moment That Will Never Come Again (Music Video)
A once-in-a-lifetime momentAtomic Skipper
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.

HONDA FREED <Gyutto! FREED> “CROSSTAR” Version / “AIR” Version

familieMrs. GREEN APPLE

Mrs. GREEN APPLE「familie」Official Music Video
familieMrs. GREEN APPLE
[FREED] TV commercial (web version) '<Hug it tight! FREED> CROSSTAR' edition (Winner of the 2024–2025 Japan Car of the Year)

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.

Keirin: "With Family"

speedGRe4N BOYZ

GRe4N BOYZ “Speed” Lyric Video
speedGRe4N BOYZ
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.

Dior Homme Parfum “I’m Your Man” version

I’m Your ManLeonard Cohen

Leonard Cohen – I’m Your Man (Official Audio)
I'm Your ManLeonard Cohen
Dior Homme Parfum – I’m Your Man

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.

MOS Burger: “Mentaiko Cheese and Black Vinegar Savory Sauce” Edition

You are not aloneLui

This is a promotional commercial for the Toritatsuta Burger, which comes with a choice of two sauces.

The options are Mentaiko Cheese and Savory Japanese Sauce, and it’s hard to choose between them! The commercial features a memorable song with gentle female vocals in the background: “Hitori Janai” by Lui.

Lui is a singer discovered through Mos Burger’s artist scouting project, and this track is her debut single.

The lyrics portray someone who keeps moving forward toward their dreams, and listening to it gives you a motivating, uplifting feeling.

Asahi Beer Asahi Super Dry “For that burning thirst. B’z” Version

FMPB’z

Here’s the Asahi Super Dry x B’z collaboration commercial.

The footage showing the song’s recording session looks incredibly cool, making it a commercial that not only B’z fans but even those who aren’t will find themselves watching intently.

The song performed in the CM is “FMP,” released in 2024.

The title comes from the initials of “Follow My Passion,” and it’s a passionate track that lifts your spirits as you listen.

Daihatsu Move Canbus Stripes: “Cafe and Friends” Edition

Fantaisie-valseMarcela Roggeri

This is a commercial for the Move Canbus Stripes featuring Sairi Ito.

Ito drives to pick up a friend and brings a small gift, but it turns out her friend has bought the exact same thing.

Even so, it’s totally fine—the ad has a laid-back, relaxed vibe and feels easygoing overall.