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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Kirin Beer Harekaze Sakura AI Camera Tried It: “Mr. Meguro” Version / “Ms. Imada” VersionRen Meguro, Mio Imada

Sunny Breeze: Trying the Sakura AI Camera — Meguro-san Edition

Sunny Breeze: Sakura AI Camera — Trying It with Mr./Ms. Imada

This commercial announces that Harekaze, which also uses part of its sales to fund cherry tree planting activities, has now developed a service that can assess the health of cherry trees.

The Sakura AI Camera can determine a cherry tree’s age and health just by photographing it, and the data is sent to local governments to aid in cherry tree conservation.

Just like Ren Meguro and Mio Imada, who are amazed when they hear how it works, you may also have found yourself thinking, “Amazing!” after watching this commercial.

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Hane Keisuke

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Kagome Yasai Seikatsu 100: “Let’s drink. Together.” VersionHitori Gekidan

Vegetable Life 100 “Let’s drink. Together.” 60-second version

This is a commercial for Yasai Seikatsu 100, where Hitori Gekidan starts singing AI’s signature song “Story,” and then others join in unison for a chorus.

In this CM, a parent’s perspective—wanting to watch over their child’s growth—is conveyed, which many people raising children will likely relate to.

The lyrics of “Story,” which express a desire to protect someone dear, fit perfectly as well.

With many children’s smiling faces shown, the commercial leaves you with a warm feeling.

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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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