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April 2025 Commercial Special: A thorough introduction from commercial storylines to trending songs

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.

In April 2025, as the new fiscal year kicked off, a wave of buzzworthy commercials made their debut! There were plenty of captivating ads, including ones for Aquarius and Suntory Natural Mineral Water featuring active athletes, and a Galaxy commercial that used live footage from YOASOBI.

In this article, we’ll take a close look at the featured performers and the stories portrayed in these standout commercials, as well as detailed information about the songs used.

If there are any commercials you spotted on TV or online that caught your attention, be sure to check them out.

Latest Commercials [April 2025] (101–110)

Mitsubishi Motors Delica D:2 “Picnic for a Family of Four” Version

Delica D:2 “Family Picnic for Four” Version 60-Second

This commercial portrays the comfortable ride of Mitsubishi’s compact minivan, the Delica D:2, through scenes of a family picnic.

The way it zips through refreshing natural surroundings conveys stable driving performance, while the variety of leisure activities highlights how easy it is to load cargo.

With everyone smiling, the ad effectively showcases comfort that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

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Mitsubishi Motors Triton Owner’s Voice: “Comfort” / “Design” / “Performance”

Triton Owner’s Voice: Comfort Edition

Triton Owner’s Voice: Design Edition

Triton Owner’s Voice: Performance Edition

This is a commercial where Triton owners talk about what makes the Triton appealing.

There are three versions, each focusing on one of three aspects—ride comfort, design, and off-road performance—and in each spot, owners share in depth what they love from the perspective of actually driving a Triton.

Hearing these unfiltered voices is extremely helpful for people considering a purchase, isn’t it?

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Marugame Seimen: “Overflowing! Pork Tempura Bukkake & Heaping Clam Udon”Aya Ueto

Marugame Seimen: “Overflowing! Pork Tempura Bukkake & Heaping Clam Udon”

In this commercial introducing the new spring 2025 menu, Aya Ueto continues her appearance from the previous ad.

It highlights the flavors of the Pork Tempura Bukkake Udon and the Heaping Clam Udon, and watching Ueto enjoy the udon so deliciously probably makes many viewers crave udon themselves, doesn’t it?

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Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei ‘Second-String Donbei Donkaburi’ VersionYuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

Nissin Donbei commercial: 'Second-String Donbei Double-Booking' 30-second version / Yuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

This is a Donbei commercial that makes your heart skip a beat with the interactions between Rikito Itagaki, who plays Dongitsune-san, and Yuriko Yoshitaka.

While the classic Kitsune Udon and Tempura Soba tend to steal the spotlight, the ad highlights that there are other delicious Donbei options too.

After introducing the charm of these non-standard but very tasty Donbei varieties, the two say “ready, set” and pick which one they want to eat—Yoshitaka and Itagaki choose the same Donbei, creating a romantic vibe.

It’s a memorable commercial with a heart-pounding development that keeps you on edge as you watch.

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Meiji Meibalance Mini Cup: “Reliable! Nutrition Support Squad” VersionKiyoshi Nishikawa

Master Kiyoshi Nishikawa’s passionate performance! Meiji Mei Balance Mini Cup ‘Reliable!! Nutrition Support Team’ version, 60 seconds

This commercial features Kiyoshi Nishikawa warmly addressing everyone’s concerns about diet and nutrition, while promoting Meiji Meibalance Mini Cup as the solution.

Because Kiyoshi Nishikawa often uses the phrase “step by step,” it strongly conveys the idea of moving toward better health little by little.

By capturing the moment of delight on his face when he takes a sip, the ad also effectively highlights the product’s delicious taste.

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Latest TV commercials [April 2025] (111–120)

Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt “Let’s Be New Again Today” VersionHiroko Yakushimaru, Nanoka Hara

Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt “Let’s Be New Again Today” Version

This is a commercial for Bulgarian Yogurt featuring Hiroko Yakushimaru and Nanoka Hara in mother-daughter roles.

Hara, who plays the daughter, has moved out and lives far from her family, but both she and Yakushimaru are shown at home eating Bulgarian Yogurt while thinking of each other.

It’s a heartwarming ad that portrays family bonds through yogurt.

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Rakuten Mobile Takei So: “Strongest 5G” Version / “Improved Network Quality” Version / “Platinum Band” VersionSo Takei

Takeshi So: Strongest 5G Edition

Sosuke Takei: Communications Quality Improvement Edition

Sosuke Takei Platinum Band Edition

This is a commercial where So Takei conveys the excellent features of Rakuten Mobile through sports.

By paralleling elements like the most far-reaching 5G, improved network quality, and the platinum band with scenes from sports, it effectively communicates high quality.

The serious expressions on So Takei’s face as he takes on athletic challenges juxtaposed with Rakuten Mobile’s seemingly unrelated features also adds a touch of humor.

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