Memorable Commercials [April 2025]
Have you ever found yourself captivated by a melody that lingers in your ears while watching a commercial? The new commercials for spring 2025 are packed with memorable songs that you can’t help but hum along to.
Charming melodies, exhilarating rhythms, and vocals that tug at the heartstrings.
We’ll be showcasing a rich selection of CM songs whose music makes the products shine even brighter—from the latest commercials currently on air to the most talked-about tracks.
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [April 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [March 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [May 2025]
- April 2025 Commercial Special: A thorough introduction from commercial storylines to trending songs
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [May 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [February 2025]
- [April 2025] CM Song Compilation
- Catchy Commercial Jingles [March 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [June 2025]
- Memorable Commercials [January 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [February 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [June 2025]
- Catchy commercial jingle [January 2025]
Memorable Commercials [April 2025] (121–130)
Hot StuffDonna Summer
Donna Summer’s “Hot Stuff” was released as a single in 1979 and is also included on the album “Bad Girls.” She won a Grammy for this song, and since it has been covered by many artists, it can be considered one of her signature tracks.
It features a quintessential disco sound with a powerful beat, driving guitars, and her soaring vocals that leave a strong impression.
As a commercial jingle, it’s well known for its tie-in with Diet Coke featuring Anna Umemiya; paired with the song, it powerfully conveys a sense of female strength.
Bohemian RhapsodyQueen
Queen’s “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a song included on the 1975 album A Night at the Opera.
Its innovative song structure and the content of its music video drew widespread attention and had a major impact on the music industry.
Because the song features a variety of developments, the impression it gives can change greatly depending on which part you focus on—an interesting aspect of the piece.
The section used in Toyota’s Pronard commercial was the soaring, triumphant-sounding part, which conveyed beauty when paired with footage of a car racing through a sunset.
Let It BeThe Beatles
The Beatles’ “Let It Be” was released in 1970 and is one of the band’s signature songs, a classic that stands out in music history.
The fact that both the album title and the song share the name “Let It Be” also makes it feel like a particularly special track.
Its structure builds from a quiet piano-and-vocal opening to gradually layered instrumentation, conveying a sense of human connection and warmth.
In Japan, it was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s IC Stereo Boston, and the choice to feature a song by such a historic band in an audio equipment ad reflects strong confidence in the product’s quality.
Kanda Riverkaguya hime
Kaguya-hime’s “Kandagawa,” released in 1973, became a hit thanks to lyrics that resonate like looking back on memories with a lover.
A key point is that the words are partly based on true experiences, and real place names appear, which gives the lyrics a sense of realism.
The sound features a gentle timbre that’s quintessential folk, conveying both the wistfulness and warmth of reminiscing.
As for commercial use, it was featured in an ad for Takara Shochu’s Jun Legend with Kosetsu Minami appearing; paired with smiling visuals, the overall impression emphasizes warmth more than sadness.
Memorable Commercials [April 2025] (131–140)
As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira
Akira Nishikino’s “Sora ni Taiyō ga Aru Kagiri” was released in 1971 and has long been sung as one of his signature songs.
It’s a popular track—he even performed it on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen—and it’s often featured in nostalgic music specials, so it’s known across generations.
With a calm yet powerful sound that embodies classic kayōkyoku, the gentle lead vocal layered with chorus conveys a warm, uplifting positivity.
The recurring phrase “as long as there is [X]” stands out, and the song has sometimes been adapted into parody lyrics for commercials.
That familiarity, along with its approachable feel, seems to be a key part of its enduring appeal.
Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro
Masahiro Kuwana’s “Sexual Violet No.
1” was released in 1979 and is one of his signature songs.
The lyrics have a sexy vibe, seemingly singing about a man–woman relationship, and combined with the guitar-driven, powerful sound, they convey a unique, forceful image.
One reason the song became a hit was its use in a Kanebo commercial, which is said to have boosted Kuwana’s popularity.
The structure, with the title repeated in the chorus, leaves the song name firmly imprinted in your mind.
youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran
Koichi Morita and Top Gallant’s “Seishun Jidai” (Youthful Days) was released in 1976 and gained popularity for its skillful portrayal of the feelings of youth.
The group also performed the song on the NHK New Year’s Eve music show Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it continues to be remembered as one of their signature tracks.
The sound has the light touch of group sounds, and the overlap between this buoyant feel and the youthful lyrics vividly evokes a fulfilling youth.
The song was also used in a Sumitomo Trust commercial, which gives the impression of aligning with the idea of building toward the future.