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Memorable Commercials [March 2025]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

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] (51–60)

Coca-Cola Ayataka “A Sip, A Breather. ‘Work’” Version

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada 'Mine or Yours' Music Video

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru

This commercial, which shows Hikaru Utada working on songwriting, is Ayataka’s “A Sip, A Breath.

‘Work’” edition.

It depicts her writing lyrics in a relaxed mood, surrounded by equipment and accompanied by a bottle of Ayataka.

The background music features Mine or Yours, a song written specifically for this ad.

With its laid-back tempo, it’s a track that lets you fully savor Utada’s clear, translucent vocals.

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Mitsubishi Motors Colt 2003

Over the RainbowYamazaki Masayoshi

Over the Rainbow

Over the RainbowYamazaki Masayoshi

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.

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Kirin Beer Nodogoshi <Draft> “People Who Think About Deliciousness” Version

JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō

Kiyoshiro Imawano – JUMP

JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō

This commercial showcases the journey of Nodogoshi from the cultivation of raw ingredients, through the manufacturing process at the factory, to distribution and in-store displays, all the way until it reaches our hands.

By featuring the people involved at each stage, it powerfully conveys the dedication of many individuals.

The background music is a brass arrangement of Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “JUMP,” adding a bright and festive tone to the commercial.

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Bourbon Fettuccine Gummi “Youth in the Heart” Version

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

ATARASHII GAKKO! – One Heart (Official Music Video)

One Heartatarashii gakkou no rīdāzu

This commercial has a lively atmosphere where various people gather around ATARASHII GAKKO!’s fun-filled performance.

By featuring the sweet-and-tangy Fettuccine Gummi within that performance, it really emphasizes the spirit of youth.

The song that heightens this bittersweet yet joyful vibe of adolescence is ATARASHII GAKKO!’s “One Heart.” Its brisk, light sound leaves a strong impression, and the tempo highlights the shared sense of fun that the lyrics portray.

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Memorable Commercials [March 2025] (61–70)

Curry House CoCo Ichibanya: Let's Go! 'Get Happy at CoCo Ichi' Campaign – 'It’s Starting' Version

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

The Only One Who Knows Is the Graduation Photo by Hinatazaka46

Only the graduation photo knowsHinatazaka46

This commercial, which depicts watching a baseball game from the bench, is for Curry House CoCo Ichibanya.

It announces a campaign taking place in March 2025.

Members of Hinatazaka46 appear in it, and their song is used as the BGM.

The track is “Only the Graduation Photos Know,” released in January 2025.

Many people may relate to the lyrics, which look back on a final romance during one’s school days while leafing through graduation photos.

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Mitsubishi Motors Colt 2003

Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi

Over the Rainbow

Over the RainbowMatsutōya Yumi

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.

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UNIQLO LifeWear “Kando Pants” Version

toad lily [Tricyrtis]Kuwata Keisuke

toad lily [Tricyrtis]

toad lily [Tricyrtis]Kuwata Keisuke

This commercial opens with Takahiro Miura giving his on-screen father, Ken Mitsuishi, a pair of “Kando Pants” and a single flyer as a 60th-birthday gift.

The flyer turns out to be for a rescue dog adoption event, and Mitsuishi heads there right away wearing his new pants.

At the event, he meets a dog that, in human years, is about the same age as he is, and they begin living together.

While showcasing the light, comfortable feel of the Kando Pants, the ad warmly depicts how a lighter heart can inspire someone to take a new step forward.

The background music is Keisuke Kuwata’s 2017 song “Hototogisu [Tricyrtis],” whose graceful melody and beautiful vocals gently seep into the heart.

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