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Memorable Commercials [March 2025]

You know how sometimes you come across a commercial on TV that really resonates with you? The most memorable part is often the choice of music.

You find yourself humming along, or the lyrics just hit you in the feels.

In this article, we’ve picked out the most memorable songs from commercials airing in March 2025.

From fresh arrangements of nostalgic classics to original tracks showcasing new talent, you’re sure to discover some catchy, delightful tunes that will stick with you.

Memorable Commercials [March 2025] (61–70)

Mitsubishi Motors Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo 2001

Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand

Arrivée des camionneurs (From “Les demoiselles de Rochefort”)
Arrivée des camionneursMichel Legrand
[MITSUBISHI Motors] Lancer Cedia Wagon debut (Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo) 2001 Mitsubishi Motors TV commercial

This commercial, which aired in 2001 and shows a lively drive as it suddenly warps from the city into the great outdoors, is for the Lancer Cedia Wagon Turbo.

The vivid yellow Lancer racing through rocky mountains really leaves an impression, doesn’t it? By the way, many people have probably heard the song playing in the background of this commercial but don’t know its title.

The piece is Arrivée des camionneurs, composed by Michel Legrand for the film The Young Girls of Rochefort.

It’s also known in Japanese as “Kyaraban no Tōchaku” (Arrival of the Caravan).

Its passionately evocative melodic line stands out, and once you hear it, its catchiness really sticks with you.

Mitsubishi Motors Colt 2002

Over the RainbowHajime Chitose

2002–2003 Mitsubishi Colt CM (x3)

Narrated as taking emissions reduction seriously, this is a series of Colt commercials that aired in 2003.

The Colt ads at the time featured a cover of “Over the Rainbow,” a song from The Wizard of Oz.

In the commercial introduced here, a cover version by Chitose Hajime is used.

Her folk-like vocal inflections are striking, resulting in a lovely arrangement that, despite being a foreign song, conveys a distinctly Japanese atmosphere.

Mitsubishi Motors Colt 2003

Over the RainbowYamazaki Masayoshi

2003 commercial - Mitsubishi Colt - Serious, serious, serious. COLT

In this commercial for the Colt, developed jointly with DaimlerChrysler, the memorable narration says, “Japan and Germany gave it serious thought,” and it proudly highlights the freedom to choose exterior colors and features.

The background music is the classic “Over the Rainbow,” covered by artists worldwide.

For this particular CM, a vocal version by Masayoshi Yamazaki was selected.

His warm voice and the relaxed, swing-like arrangement are wonderful.

Mitsubishi Motors Colt 2003

Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi

2003 commercial - Mitsubishi Colt - Serious, serious, serious. COLT

This is one of the Colt commercial series that aired in 2003, and it’s a memorable spot featuring a narration that seriously contemplates the joy of driving.

The BGM for this commercial is a cover of Over the Rainbow, sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz.

In this CM, the vocals are performed by Yumi Matsutoya.

Her soft, gentle voice is truly captivating.

Mitsubishi Motors Mirage Modarc 1997

KI SE KIKawamura Ryuuichi

This is a commercial for Modarc, one of the Mirage lineup, released in 1997.

It’s memorable for a scene set in a European-style town where a woman tries to catch a cat hiding under a car.

The commercial featured KI SE KI, the vocalist of LUNA SEA.

It’s a sweet ballad with sensuous vocals that you can recognize at once as Kawamura’s singing.

Recruit Car Sensor “Carsensor’s High” version

Driver’s HighL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

L’Arc~en~Ciel「Driver’s High」-Music Clip-
Driver's HighL'Arc〜en〜Ciel

This commercial conveys the fulfillment and joy of a life with a car through the image of Nanao speeding along in a vehicle.

The fact that the car racing through is an older model is also a key point, suggesting that with Car Sensor you can find your ideal car.

The song used in this commercial is L’Arc~en~Ciel’s “Driver’s High.” Its lyrics and sound capture the exhilaration of driving, and it also conveys a sense of hope—like carving out your own future through your own strength.

In fact, the commercial’s footage is a parody of the song’s music video, so try comparing the two.

Shiseido ANESSA: “People who shine are the ones having fun” (version)

IS THIS LOVEXG

This commercial spotlights people who are giving their all—starting with the girl group XG—and also portrays ANESSA’s commitment to supporting them.

A key point is that it shows not only serious expressions but moments of enjoyment as well, powerfully conveying the message that having fun leads to stronger performance and a more fulfilling experience.

The song that further underscores this stylish yet powerful vibe is XG’s “IS THIS LOVE.” Riding on a strong rhythm, their airy vocals create a fresh sense of dynamism, as if stepping forward into a bright future.