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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 TV commercials [April 2025] (11–20)

FANCL Mild Cleansing Oil “Cleansing That Changes Your Bare Skin” (Commercial)Mitsuki Takahata

Mild Cleansing Oil TV commercial — Mitsuki Takahata, “A cleansing that changes your bare skin,” 15 seconds (Everyday moments of quiet wonder, always.).

This commercial for FANCL’s Mild Cleansing Oil promotes it as a cleanser that contributes to better skincare.

It shows Mitsuki Takahata using the product every day, highlighting how her skin gradually changes to convey the product’s feel and effectiveness.

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Money Doctor: “That person…” version / “Telekinesis…” versionSuzu Hirose

Money Doctor / “That person…” Version, 30 seconds

Money Doctor / “Telekinesis...” Version 30 seconds

This memorable, humor-filled spot is a commercial for Money Doctor.

In the “That Person…” version, Suzu Hirose plays a scene where she reunites with her first love, who has turned into a dog, and in the “Telekinesis…” version, she portrays suddenly gaining telekinetic powers.

Although these setups aren’t related to the company’s actual services—letting you consult a financial planner about money—that’s precisely why the ads are so impactful and entertaining.

Once you see them, they stick in your memory.

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Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities: “World-class service for our valued customers”

World-class service for our valued customers (30 seconds) [Mitsubishi UFJ Morgan Stanley Securities Official]

This commercial promotes the message that the company upholds a customer-first approach and aims to provide services as a trusted partner.

It also states that they want to deliver world-class services through professional insights, ideas, and proposals, clearly conveying their commitment to being close to their customers.

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Marugame Seimen: “This year, there are four varieties! Tomato-Egg Curry Udon” version / “Here it comes again! Tomato-Egg Curry Udon” versionMasahiro Matsuoka

Marugame Seimen “This year, there are four varieties! Tomato and Egg Curry Udon” – Teaser

Marugame Udon: “Here it comes again! Tomato-Egg Curry Udon” Edition

This commercial announces that the Toma-Tama Curry Udon—created through the collaboration between Marugame Seimen and TOKIO—will be available again this year.

Masahiro Matsuoka provides a powerful narration, and his energetic, smiling movements around the kitchen convey confidence in the menu and excitement about the new rollout.

His smile paired with his serious focus on cooking clearly evokes the sense of meticulous care put into the dish.

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Nintendo Switch 2 commercial

Nintendo Switch 2 CM

This is a commercial introducing the features of the Nintendo Switch 2 console, set to launch in June 2025.

It highlights improvements to the display and Joy-Cons, as well as the addition of a microphone and camera that broaden how you can play.

The excitement builds just by watching—many Nintendo fans will probably find themselves wanting to watch this ad over and over until release.

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Nintendo “Mario Kart World” Promo/Commercial

Mario Kart World TV Commercial - Gameplay Version 1

Mario Kart World TV Commercial - Gameplay Version 2

Mario Kart World TV Commercial - Gameplay Version 3

This is a commercial for Mario Kart World, which will be released alongside the Nintendo Switch 2 console in June 2025.

Using actual gameplay footage, the commercial showcases new courses, vehicles, and more, and three different versions of the ad have been produced.

The visuals are designed to capture the interest not only of Nintendo fans but also of those who aren’t.

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Latest Commercials [April 2025] (21–30)

SENJU Pharmaceutical Mighty Alumify: “Finally Born” EditionAyami Nakajo

Mighty Alumifie: “Finally Born” 30-second ver. (with subtitles)

This ad, notable for its clean, cosmetics-style visuals, is a commercial introducing the eye drops Mighty Alumify, which help with eye redness.

It shows Ayami Nakajo actually applying the drops, and combined with the sleek, stylish bottle, some viewers may have thought it was a cosmetics commercial right up to the end.

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