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

Coca-Cola Canada Dry Ginger Ale “Not So Ordinary” Edition

[Canada Dry] Ginger Ale TV Commercial “Not So Obvious” Version – 32 seconds CANADA DRY GINGER ALE

In the Canada Dry Ginger Ale commercial “Not Taken for Granted,” the story depicts the feelings of a female employee who has grown from a newcomer into a young professional now looking after her juniors.

The first half portrays her working while facing various pressures and a strong sense of responsibility, and the second half shows her refreshing herself as she enjoys a meal with friends, ginger ale in hand.

Many viewers likely felt their hearts lighten at the message, “Aren’t we just the best?” The BGM features a cover by Kinami of YUKI’s song “Hello Goodbye.” The lyrics, which portray moving forward amid inner conflict while valuing human connections, are likely to encourage many people.

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FANCL Inside Out Beauty: Lifelong Vitality and Beauty

Inside Out Beauty: 'A Lifetime of Wellness and Beauty' 60-Second Version

The line “Life is longer after you become an adult” is particularly striking in this commercial, which promotes FANCL’s inside-and-out care.

It tells us that inside-and-out care is essential to maintain the lifelong well-being and beauty of our mind, body, and skin.

The background music features Humbert Humbert’s “Isshomono no Watashi,” written specifically for this CM.

Its calm tone perfectly matches the mood of the commercial and truly soothes the heart as you listen.

The warm lyrics are captivating and may inspire you to reflect on your own outlook on life.

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical SOYJOY “Fragrant Black Sesame” VersionSawa Nimura

SOYJOY Commercial | “Aroma of Black Sesame” Version – 30 Seconds

This is the commercial titled “Aromatic Black Sesame,” in which Sawa Nimura holds a black-sesame-flavored SOYJOY under her nose and performs a dance.

While introducing the newly released product, the scene of her dancing to the BGM “Theme of the Mustache” is truly memorable.

Incidentally, this song is known as the music for the Mustache Dance performed on the show “It’s 8 O’Clock! Everybody Assemble!”

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AJINOMOTO BRAND Gyoza “Last One” VersionRen Nagase, Maki Sakai, Amane Banya, Yuno Izumi

“AJINOMOTO BRAND Gyoza” “Last One” Version (30 seconds)

This commercial conveys just how delicious Ajinomoto’s gyoza are through a family mealtime scene.

The way even adults lunge for the very last dumpling shows that the taste is irresistible.

When Ren Nagase is called childish and then offers to cook the next batch, it also gives a sense of the family’s warmth.

In these scenes, the music used during the dash for the last piece is “Winter” from Vivaldi’s The Four Seasons.

Its strikingly tense tones heighten the sense of urgency and even evoke the question of whether they can withstand winter’s chill.

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Vocational School HAL 2025 Web Movie “Frenzy” Edition

Vocational School HAL 2025 Web Movie: 'Frenzy' Edition

This commercial clearly conveys what you can learn at vocational school HAL not only through verbal explanations but also by showcasing student work.

It has an overall sense of dynamism, while thoroughly presenting a variety of styles so you can feel the range of what’s taught.

The music that further accentuates the commercial’s energy and power is “Nekkyo (Rapture/Frenzy)” by FAKE TYPE.

and Mori Calliope.

Over the track’s strong, driving rhythm, the rap layers in—sometimes gracefully, sometimes powerfully.

The sustained tension throughout gives the impression of being drawn into the world of the song.

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Suntory CRAFT BOSS World of TEA Alien Jones & Four Sisters: PatrolTommy Lee Jones, Takako Matsu, Hana Sugisaki, Yumi Kawai, Sairi Ito

CRAFT BOSS World TEA: 'Alien Jones & the Four Sisters / Patrol' 30-second version

This piece aims to spark solid interest in Craft Boss’s World TEA by also showing scenes from the local regions.

The four sisters set off on a patrol around the world, and even after they return, they each reminisce about the places through the World TEA.

By having each of them hold a different flavor, it clearly conveys the variety as well.

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Suntory -196 “What?! Acerola Double is out!” Version

-196 “What?! Acerola Double came out!” Version 15s Nagisa Shibuya Yasuko SUNTORY

The -196 commercial is a blast with its high-energy vibe from start to finish.

In addition to the familiar face of Nagisa Shibuya, comedian Yasuko also appears, and while their banter doesn’t always make perfect sense, it’s funny and somehow heartwarming to watch.

The BGM continues to use an arrangement of Magokoro Brothers’ “Dokan” from the previous installment.

It’s a classic at baseball games and a song that really lifts your spirits when you hear it.

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