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[April 2025] CM Song Compilation

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.

Have you ever had that moment while watching TV when you think, “Oh, this song is lovely”? Commercial songs often hide gems that truly resonate.

In the commercials aired in April 2025, a wide range of tracks were featured, such as Kayoko Yoshizawa’s nostalgia-tinged “Konya, Yume Hiraku” and Natori’s energetic “SPEED.” From a mature, sophisticated mood to the freshness of youth, you can’t help but be drawn in by how perfectly each song matches the story each commercial tells.

In this article, we’ll take a closer look at these memorable CM songs used across various ads.

Latest Commercial Songs [April 2025] (21–30)

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

Hello GoodbyeKinami

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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Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation, Tokyo — “A university that moves the world.”

G00000WNIKO NIKO TAN TAN

This is a commercial for the Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation, described as aiming to cultivate professionals who can succeed on the global stage.

It features multiple scenes that evoke cutting-edge technology and effectively highlights the university’s strengths to those who want to thrive at the forefront of the coming era.

The background music is “G00000W,” notable for its powerful melody.

Debuting in this commercial, the track is a vigorous piece that feels like it gives listeners a push forward.

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Latest Commercial Songs [April 2025] (31–40)

Suntory Tennensui Whole-Pressed SPARK Sugar-Free “MARUSHIBO PARK” Version

Original songZOMBIE-CHANG

This is a commercial for Marushibori SPARK Sugar-Free featuring Keiji Muto.

After Muto takes a drink, the ad shifts into animation, and together with the background music it becomes a highly addictive piece of footage.

The song used in the commercial is an original track sung by ZOMBIE-CHANG.

It has a mysterious charm that perfectly matches the ad’s world and makes you want to listen to it over and over again.

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FANCL Inside Out Beauty: Lifelong Vitality and Beauty

A once-in-a-lifetime meHanbaato Hanbaato

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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Suntory Beer Ball: “Welcome to Snack Koto” / “Snack Koto at Home”

Tonight, dreams openYoshizawa Kayoko

This commercial is set in Snack Koto, with Kotone Furukawa playing the owner, and it also highlights the appeal of Beer Ball served there.

In a calm tone, it conveys that it has a somewhat grown-up flavor and that you can actually enjoy it at home, too.

The song that further emphasizes this mature, atmospheric worldview is Kayoko Yoshizawa’s “Konya, Yume Hiraku.” The overall retro-tinged sound is striking, and together with the vocals, it evokes a strong sense of nostalgia.

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Tabelog “Let’s go eat!” version

Les Champs-ÉlyséesKimyō Reitarō

This commercial celebrates Tabelog’s 20th anniversary—Tabelog being a platform that brings together information on restaurants—while portraying the joy of dining in various forms.

Centered around the overarching theme of “Let’s go eat,” it clearly conveys feelings of happiness, such as gratitude and joy experienced through meals.

Enhancing the relaxed atmosphere of the visuals is a parody of “Les Champs-Élysées” sung by Reitaro Strange Reitaro.

Instead of “Champs-Élysées,” the lyrics sing the commercial’s theme, “Let’s go eat,” and the casual happiness that fills everyday life comes through vividly in the vocals.

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SoftBank “You don’t have to debut” Version

Original songSugimori Jakku

When spring comes and life in a new environment begins, we sometimes tense up thinking, “I’ll do my best as a new me!” That kind of overreaching is often called an ‘XX debut,’ like a high school debut or a college debut.

In this SoftBank commercial, a warm message—‘you don’t have to make that kind of debut’—is conveyed through an original song.

The vocals for this BGM are by Jack Sugimori from the rock band THIS IS JAPAN.

His passionate, powerful voice is truly captivating.

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