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[May 2025] Featured roundup of the latest buzzworthy commercials. Includes highlights on notable cast members and song information.

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.

When you watch the latest commercials on TV, you sometimes come across direction and music that instantly draw you in, don’t you? There were plenty of memorable ads, like Fanta’s revival commercials from the 2000s, Toyota’s commercial featuring music by jo0ji, and the much-talked-about Nintendo Switch 2 ad.

In this article, we’ll take a detailed look at the buzzy new commercials that aired in May 2025—covering not only the titles and cast, but also the CM songs in depth!

Latest Commercials [May 2025] (71–80)

TOYOTA Roomy Inside Look ~Mi~ “MAX” VersionNANA（MAX）

[ROOMY] Peek Inside Roomy ~Mi~ MAX Version 30 seconds

This commercial highlights the ROOMY’s large storage capacity by showing, in an interview-style video, just how much luggage it can hold.

The interviewees are the members of MAX, and it depicts how, in addition to their personal belongings, they can neatly store a large amount of concert merchandise while still fitting all the members in the car.

The song that further brings out the members’ vibrant expressions is one of MAX’s signature tracks, “Ride on time.” Its lively, dance-influenced sound helps convey a strong sense of excitement through their vocals.

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Suntory Green Tea Iyemon: “Kyoto in Your Heart. Kawayuka (Riverside Deck).” EditionNao, Yu Aoki

Suntory Green Tea Iyemon 'Iyemon: Kyoto in Your Heart. Kawadoko.' 30-second version Nao, Yu Aoki Suntory

This commercial depicts a cool, refreshing scene of kawayuka—Kyoto’s iconic summer riverside terraces—while highlighting the crisp, calming taste of Iyemon.

The gentle smiles of Nao and Yuzu Aoki as they chat by the water, complemented by Iyemon, convey a real sense of relaxation.

Further accentuating the tranquil atmosphere shown in the visuals is Haru Yoko’s song “Hanasaku Tabiji.” It’s a serene yet grand piece that warms the heart, evoking the feeling of being moved by the sweeping views encountered on a journey.

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Apple “Magnifier on Mac”

Magnifier on Mac | Apple

This is a commercial introducing features that make the Mac app Magnifier more convenient by linking your Mac and iPhone.

The ad is set up like a university lecture scene, showing a woman photographing slides projected on the front screen with her iPhone and importing them into her Mac through Magnifier.

It clearly demonstrates how easily you can import content in your preferred format, and after watching it, many people will likely feel, “I want to try this.”

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Latest Commercials [May 2025] (81–90)

Asahi Beer Style Free: “The Delicious Zero-Carb Draft for Meat” / “Zero-Carb Draft Festival”Bananaman, Asuka Saito

Style Free TV Commercial: “For meat, the delicious zero-carb draft” 15-second version featuring Bananaman and Asuka Saito

Style Free TV Commercial “Zero-Carb Live Festival” 15s – Banana Man, Asuka Saito

Featuring the duo Bananaman and Asuka Saito, the ad highlights that Style Free has zero carbs, making it perfect to drink with meals.

It also mentions that despite having zero carbs, it tastes great—and seeing the three of them smiling as they drink really conveys how delicious it is.

The background music is “Miserlou,” a tune often heard on TV and elsewhere.

Many people will recognize the guitar intro and the shout.

The song originally dates back to the 1950s, but Dick Dale covered it in a surf rock style in 1962, and it became a big hit.

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Suntory Kinmugi “Perfect Afternoon” EditionYutaka Takenouchi

Kinmugi “Perfect Afternoon” 15-second spot featuring Yutaka Takenouchi | Suntory commercial

This is a Kin-Mugi commercial featuring Yutaka Takenouchi attaching bamboo blinds to the window to create a cozy, summer-only spot.

The couple toasts with Kin-Mugi, praising the comfort as “perfect,” and it’s absolutely lovely.

It’s a commercial that makes you want to spend such peaceful moments yourself.

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Suntory Kinmugi “A Happy Afternoon”Haru Kuroki

Kinmugi 'Happy Afternoon' 15-second version starring Hana Kuroki – SUNTORY commercial

This commercial, “A Happy Afternoon,” shows Hana Kuroki enjoying a can of Kinmugi while savoring small everyday joys.

It features scenes of her harvesting vegetables from a home garden—an idyllic lifestyle many people might long for.

Her contented expression as she enjoys the Kinmugi leaves a lasting impression.

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BMW Service RELAX. Leave it to us: “THE THIEF” edition

[BMW Service] RELAX. Leave it to us – THE THIEF

This commercial portrays, through a man-and-woman drama, the reassuring feeling that BMW will reliably handle unexpected troubles.

Even as the car suffers one mishap after another, the planned proposal still goes forward, comically highlighting the trust placed in BMW.

The music that underscores this gentle, slightly comedic world is The Light Symphonia’s “Riverside Gardens.” Its orchestral, soothing rhythm and sound are striking, and they firmly enhance the mood.

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