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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 commercial [April 2025] (41–50)

Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori “Question for Mr. Tsutsumi” Version / “Question for Mr. Kaku” VersionShinichi Tsutsumi, Kento Kaku

Kirin Ichiban Shibori – Questions for Mr. Tsutsumi, 30 seconds

Kirin Ichiban Shibori - Questions for Mr. Kaku - 30 seconds

This is a commercial featuring interviews with Shinichi Tsutsumi and Kento Kaku about their feelings toward beer and Ichiban Shibori.

Both speak passionately with serious expressions, and those who feel the same way about beer will likely relate.

As the closing narration says, “Because you’re here, we can be more delicious,” it expresses gratitude for the continual support of many beer fans that has allowed the brand to keep evolving.

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Suntory All-Free “Magic” Version / “Prank” VersionTomoyo Harada, Batteries

All-Free 'Mischief' Version 15s Tomoyo Harada Batteries Suntory

This is a commercial for All-Free featuring Tomoyo Harada and Batteries.

Until now, All-Free has been known as a beer-taste non-alcoholic drink, but this time it introduces two new sour-flavored varieties.

In the “Magic” version, Harada performs a magic trick, while in the “Prank” version, Batteries playfully doodle on Harada’s face, creating a heartwarming story.

Meanwhile, the theme from Enter the Dragon plays as the background music, adding a sense of tension that contrasts with the tone of the visuals.

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Tokyo DisneySea “Fantasy Springs” Chapter

[Official] Fantasy Springs | Tokyo DisneySea

This is an introductory commercial for Fantasy Springs, the new themed port at Tokyo DisneySea that opened in June 2024.

Set to the theme song “Journey to Fantasy Springs,” the ad briskly showcases scenes from around the park, giving viewers a glimpse into its world.

Even the segment of the theme song used in the commercial is moving and evokes the start of a new story, but if you listen to the entire track, you’ll experience an even more dramatic progression—so be sure to give it a careful listen.

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Amazon Ring: Simple Security by Amazon — “Away From Home” / “Family Living Apart”

Ring - Amazon’s easy security: 30-second home-away version

This is a commercial introducing Ring, the simple security system offered by Amazon.

It shows how you’re alerted when a threat is approaching and what actions you can take from there.

It also conveys peace of mind by highlighting that it can be used not only for your own home’s security but also for protecting parents who live far away.

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CHANEL Watches J12 BLEU.「The creation of an exceptional watch」

J12 BLEU. The creation of an exceptional watch — CHANEL Watches

This is a powerful commercial that speaks to how the J12 BLEU.

watch from Chanel is crafted with meticulous dedication.

It conveys that the focus isn’t just on appearance but also on the inner workings, with artisans’ skills making that level of quality possible.

The fact that development took five years is another key point, underscoring the passion behind it.

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Google: intriguing and discoverable—Google Search! “Travel Scenery / Black Backpack / Strawberry Sweets / Dinosaurs” edition

Curious? Find it with Google Search! “Travel Scenery / Black Backpack / Strawberry Sweets / Dinosaurs” Edition

This commercial introduces the features of Google Search, highlighting how you can quickly find anything that catches your attention.

It also portrays the breadth of search, such as identifying a location from a landscape photo or finding answers from vague keywords.

The message suggests that by searching right away for whatever piques your interest, your everyday life becomes more colorful.

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Google: Curious? You’ll find it. Google Search! “How many hours does it take to get to Korea?” / “What movies are playing now?” / “Strawberry sweets nearby”

Curious? Find it with Google Search! “How many hours does it take to get to Korea?” edition

Curious? Discover it with Google Search! “Tell me what movies are playing now” edition

Curious? Find it with Google Search! “Strawberry Sweets Nearby” edition

This commercial shows how easy and useful Google’s search function is by depicting people using it in everyday situations.

It portrays the wide range of ways to search—typing in phrases just like you’d say them to a friend, or trying voice search.

It also conveys a sense of trust that even simple or vague keywords will still deliver solid results.

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