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.
- Catchy commercial jingle [February 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [January 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [March 2025]
- [February 2025] Compilation of Commercial Songs
- Memorable Commercials [May 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [June 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [April 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [January 2025]
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [March 2025]
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [May 2025]
- [February 2025] A roundup of commercials that caught my eye
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [April 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [June 2025]
Memorable Commercials [February 2025] (11–20)
Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI
In the “Stars” installment of GREEN JUKEBOX, a popular commercial series for Tanrei Green Label, SEKAI NO OWARI’s Fukase appears.
He performs an acoustic, self-accompanied rendition of his hit song Starlight Parade on bass.
With a gentle sound and vocals that are utterly captivating—just as Mikako Tabe seems enchanted—it has a charm that makes you swoon.
IN THE RAINXG
This is a commercial featuring the girl group XG, who are active and based in South Korea.
It presents McDonald’s convenient services—such as mobile ordering, coupons, and McDelivery—through visuals with a sci‑fi vibe.
In addition, the “Real-Time McParty with XG” version introduces Real-Time McParty, a streaming event taking place in February 2025.
The background music uses a remix of their song “IN THE RAIN.” Unlike the remix, the original track has a calm, beautiful atmosphere.
Since the lyrics are bittersweet and sad, be sure to listen while checking out the Japanese-to-English lyric translation as well.
Cooking MarchYUKA
This commercial depicts people enjoying Tris Highball cans at home, conveying both their compatibility with any meal and the uplifting feeling they bring.
It showcases a rich variety of scenarios—people enjoying alone or with friends, and the different foods they pair them with.
Further amplifying the fun atmosphere created by the highball is the song The Cooking March, with rearranged lyrics.
Its driving, forward-moving sound communicates a positive mood, and when paired with lyrics that highlight the charm of highballs, it expresses a sense of excitement for highballs.
Vermillionsumika
This straight-from-the-heart commercial, infused with the spirit of “being serious about beautiful ideals,” is Duskin’s corporate ad titled “Let’s Connect Our Feelings.” You can really sense Duskin’s passionate desire to realize its vision through each of its businesses.
On top of featuring brand-new animation by Inio Asano, the CM also boasts background music by sumika, making it a remarkably high-profile production.
Vermillion is a track included on the 2025 album Vermillion’s.
It’s an upbeat, fast-paced song whose lyrics carry the message of wanting to keep doing the things that make your heart race.
spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota
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.
Trepak from The NutcrackerPyotr Tchaikovsky
This commercial promotes how Style Free pairs perfectly with winter cuisine through an exchange between Tsutomu Shitara and Asuka Saito.
The table is lined with a variety of dishes—crab hot pot, oden, nikuman, and more—and their harmony with Style Free conveys a sense of fun.
Enhancing the cheerful mood of the CM is Trepak from Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker.
Its bouncy performance and light tempo are striking, creating a structure that conveys a rising sense of excitement.
Memorable Commercials [February 2025] (21–30)
Let’s embrace our mistakes and move forward.ko rin
This commercial for Yoyogi Seminar features Runa Nakajima, who has also worked as an exclusive model for Seventeen.
As expressed in the lyrics of the BGM titled “Make Mistakes and Move Forward,” the ad conveys the message that making mistakes in entrance exam study isn’t a bad thing.
It encourages viewers with the idea that even if you make mistakes, by reviewing them and eliminating them one by one, you can steadily progress toward success.
By the way, the song is performed by singer-songwriter Korin, whose smoky, ear-catching voice is captivating.