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

JAXA: “We bought the future. imase” Versionimase

"I bought the future." imase version (60 seconds)

The JACCS commercial that became a hot topic featured singer-songwriter imase, who also handled the BGM.

In it, imase talks about having bought a compact synthesizer—not just as an object to own, but as a tool to make music that could change the future of listeners and even his own.

It’s a commercial that makes you reflect on what it really means to make a purchase.

The BGM is a track called “Wakusei Romance,” released in April 2025.

It’s a danceable song that shines with imase’s signature catchiness.

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Recruit Zexy: “Just the way we are, just the two of us”Anji Ikebata, Takumi Nishigaki

Zexy Commercial: “Just As We Are, Just the Two of Us” — Long Version

This is the Zexy commercial titled “Just as we are, the two of us,” which began airing in the spring of 2025.

The CM features Anji Ikehada and Takumi Nishigaki, depicting everything from their casual, everyday moments to their wedding scene.

It shows a relationship where they can be completely themselves with each other, and seeing the two of them so happy makes you feel happy too.

The background music is “Koisuru Otome,” released in 2006 by Ikimonogakari.

It’s a ballad that portrays straightforward feelings of love and has captured the hearts of many listeners across generations.

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Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai Panasonic Group Pavilion: Now, to the Land of Nomo!

Now, to the Land of Nomo! | Panasonic Group Pavilion | Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai

This is a promotional commercial for Panasonic Group’s pavilion, “Nomo no Kuni,” at the Osaka Expo.

A schoolgirl walking along her route peers into a puddle, which becomes the trigger for her to slip into another world.

The narrated line, “Would you like to meet a version of yourself you don’t know yet?” leaves a strong impression and makes you curious about what kind of exhibits are inside.

The background music features Yume wa Tsubasa, the theme song created for Nomo no Kuni, sung by singer-songwriter Sakurako Ohara.

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Kao Merit “Gently” Version / “The Day I Became a First Grader” Version

Kao Merit “Gently” Version CM

Kao Merit “The Day I Became a First Grader” CM

This is a memorable Meritto commercial with the catchphrase “Family, Love, and Merit.” Two versions were produced: the “Gentle” edition and the “The Day I Became a First Grader” edition, both conveying the love from parent to child.

In the commercials, Ringo Sheena’s “Koufukuron” is covered in a young girl’s voice.

The innocent singing is incredibly cute, isn’t it?

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JR East Suica “Professor Suzuki’s Cake” VersionAkira Emoto

"Professor Suzuki's Cake" - 90 seconds

This lovely commercial, featuring Akira Emoto in the role of Professor Suzuki, is the kind that warms your heart.

Professor Suzuki has lost his wife, and while sorting through her belongings he finds the Suica card she used.

He uses it to take a train and go buy the cake she had once said she wanted.

Unsure which cake to choose and struggling a bit, he manages to buy one and return home.

But when he reports at the household altar that he forgot to buy a piece for his wife—the most important one—he suddenly hears her voice from somewhere.

It’s a beautiful piece that portrays the bond between husband and wife through a single Suica card.

The background music features Ichiko Aoba’s “Hitotsu Dake.” Her calm, serene vocals are incredibly soothing—a gentle song you’ll want to keep listening to.

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Suntory The Peel: Revenge of the Rind – “Debut” / “4/1 Teaser” / “On Stage” / “Joining the Crew”Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saito, Sosuke Ikematsu

The Peel: ‘The Revenge of the Peel — Arrival’ 15-second — Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saitoh, Sosuke Ikematsu — Suntory CM

The Peel “Revenge of the Peel 4/1 Teaser” 15s Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saitoh, Sosuke Ikematsu Suntory commercial

The Peel: 'The Peel Strikes Back – It's Our Turn' 15-second spot — Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saitoh, Sosuke Ikematsu — Suntory commercial

The Peel: ‘Revenge of the Rind – Joining the Crew’ 15 seconds — Yo Oizumi, Takumi Saitoh, Sosuke Ikematsu — Suntory commercial

This is a commercial introducing the deliciousness of The Peel, a lemon sour made with lemon peel.

Yo Oizumi passionately explains how the slightly bitter flavor from the lemon peel creates a mature, grown-up taste.

It’s true that sours highlighting juice are common, but ones that spotlight the peel are rare—so you can’t help but wonder what it tastes like! The BGM is James Brown’s “I Got You (I Feel Good).” Released in 1964, the song features irresistibly funky vocals.

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UHA Mikakuto Tokuno Milk 8.2 Dear our extra-rich selves: “Tokuno Milk” version / “Salt Milk” version / “Peach” versionME:I

UHA Mikakuto Extra Rich Milk 8.2: "Dear Our Extra-Rich Selves – Extra Rich Milk Edition"

UHA Mikakuto Extra Rich Milk 8.2: “Dear Our Extra-Rich Selves – Salted Milk Edition”

UHA Mikakuto Tokuno Milk 8.2 “Dear Our Extra-Rich Selves: Peach Edition”

These are three commercials introducing the product lineup of Milky-flavored candy, Tokuno Milk.

Each commercial features one of three varieties: original milk, salted milk, and peach milk.

Members of ME:I highlight the appeal of each flavor, likely sparking interest among many viewers.

The background music is ME:I’s song “Affogato.” As the title suggests—referring to the dessert affogato—it’s a sweet and cute track.

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