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Memorable Commercials [February 2025]
In February 2025, even when you’re casually watching TV or scrolling through social media, what effortlessly catches your eye—and sticks in your ears—are those striking commercials and their memorable music.
Many songs go beyond the label of a mere “CM jingle,” becoming tunes you can’t help but hum along to or feel compelled to look up and listen to.
In this article, we’ll introduce standout CM songs that resonate especially deeply.
If you find a favorite, be sure to add it to your playlist and give it a listen.
Memorable commercials [February 2025] (1–10)
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This commercial introducing the Hot Pepper Beauty student discount is a collaboration with the romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” Nene Kozonoi, who also appeared on the show, stars in it, and the ad depicts her getting her hair cut in preparation for graduation.
It’s the kind of commercial that makes you want to go to the salon, isn’t it? The BGM features “Tsumugu,” a signature song by singer-songwriter Otoha.
The track carries a gentle yet somewhat wistful mood—be sure to read the lyrics and listen while imagining the story woven into them.
Go The DistanceDEAN FUJIOKA
This commercial showcases what Volkswagen’s new Golf is like, conveyed through Dean Fujioka’s driving.
With footage of the car speeding through bright, open scenery, it emphasizes a refreshing yet powerful performance.
The song used is “Go The Distance.” Its sound and vocals have a distinctive floating quality and tension, while also conveying a positive feeling of pushing forward.
Hymn to HumanityShibuya Subaru
This commercial introduces Kansai Electric Power’s initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions in order to mitigate the progression of global warming.
It highlights their active adoption of renewable energy, nuclear power generation, and even new technologies.
The background music features “Ningen Sanka,” a powerful and moving song by Subaru Shibutani from the 2024 album “Lov U,” whose lyrics inspire listeners to reflect on their own lives.
pure whiteFuji Kaze
This commercial highlights the pure, transparent taste of I Lohas by showing Kaze Fujii fully enjoying nature.
It depicts his bright smile and lively energy in a refreshing natural setting, with I Lohas further lifting his spirits.
Enhancing the fresh mood of the visuals is the song “Masshiro,” performed by Kaze Fujii.
The gentle, relaxing sound is striking, and when his soft vocals layer over it, the whole piece takes on a floating, airy feel.
Virtual InsanityJamiroquai
This is a commercial from the parody song CM series “This Flavor Is One of a Kind in the World,” which aired in 2010.
It features a parody of Jamiroquai’s signature 1996 release “Virtual Insanity,” and many people were likely shocked by it at the time.
The commercial also uses footage from the famous music video, and it may have sparked many viewers’ interest in the song.
For Whom the Alchemist ExistsMr.Children
This is a commercial from 2004 that makes viewers reflect on global social issues.
In a certain overseas city, Cup Noodles are lined up in a row to mark the boundary with a neighboring area, and people live their lives without crossing that line.
However, toward the end of the commercial, a boy picks up one of the Cup Noodles forming the boundary and breaks the line, and in the climax, he is shown eating Cup Noodles together with a man who had been on the other side.
The background music for the commercial features Mr.Children’s “Tagatame.” With lyrics that prompt us to think about world peace, the song pairs perfectly with the commercial’s narrative.
Original songHUGEN
Introducing a refreshing, easy-drinking taste that’s perfect for Okinawa’s climate, this is the commercial for Orion The Premium titled “This is Okinawa’s Premium.” The scene of someone enjoying a beer with the clear blue sky and sea in the background is especially striking.
The entire CM conveys a calm, gentle mood, and the BGM plays a key role in creating that atmosphere.
The track is an original piece made for the commercial by HUGEN, a music project that produces songs by integrating various musical styles with a foundation in electronic music.