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Memorable Commercials [May 2025]

We all have at least one or two commercial jingles that we can’t help but hum once we’ve heard them, right? Especially in the broadcasts from May 2025, it feels like there are more and more commercials that make you think, “What’s this song?” and lean in to listen.

Sometimes they’re refreshing, other times they’re songs that beautifully accompany heartwarming stories.

In this article, we’ll introduce CM songs that have left a deep impression on viewers.

You might find yourself reunited with a nostalgic tune or making a brand-new discovery.

Memorable Commercials [May 2025] (71–80)

ANA Paradise Okinawa 2000

LIFE feat.birdMondo Grosso

ANA Paradise Okinawa Manami Honjo (2000)

This commercial conveys the liberating feeling of enjoying a summer vacation in Okinawa, while also reflecting ANA’s desire to offer that joyful experience.

By juxtaposing Manami Honjō’s strained expression as she faces her work with her carefree demeanor in Okinawa, it clearly communicates just how delightful that time is.

Further enhancing the lively, tropical atmosphere is the song LIFE feat.

bird by MONDO GROSSO.

Its light, memorable rhythm infused with Latin elements, combined with the expansive vocals, powerfully conveys passion and exhilaration.

Kirin Beverage FIRE “Winter Plateau” Edition

When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge

When a Man Loves a Woman (2000 Remaster)
When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge
Yuriko Ishida’s words touch the heart. FIRE commercial: “Winter Hilltop” edition

This commercial features Yuriko Ishida offering words of appreciation to everyone who works.

When she looks into the camera and says things like “Don’t push yourself too hard” and “Thank you—great job,” it feels as if she’s speaking directly to you.

The BGM is Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman,” with its soulful vocals tracing a sweet melodic line.

Just listening to the melody is enough to calm the heart, but once you read the lyrics—expressing a man’s straightforward love for someone precious—you’ll be moved even more, without a doubt.

Kirin Beverage FIRE “Fishing Port” Version

When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge

When a Man Loves a Woman (2000 Remaster)
When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge
Kirin FIRE: The Soothing Yuriko Ishida “Fishing Port” Edition – 15 seconds

One of the commercials in the series where Yuriko Ishida offers words of gratitude and encouragement to working people is the “Fishing Port” edition.

It portrays fishermen who head out to sea regardless of the cold, and it’s striking to see Yuriko Ishida watching over them from a slightly distant breakwater.

The commercial conveys FIRE’s desire to be a source of comfort for working people.

The background music features the series’ familiar “When a Man Loves a Woman,” Percy Sledge’s debut single released in 1966.

The mellow vocals and organ tones are soothing—you’ll feel your heart unwind as you listen.

ANA Okinawa Summer Campaign

Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE

All Nippon Airways (ANA) 1986 commercial

This commercial, themed around a Passionate Summer Madonna, powerfully yet refreshingly captures the exhilaration of spending summer in Okinawa.

By depicting various activities you can enjoy there, such as yachting and diving, it also conveys the excitement of imagining what to do in Okinawa.

The song that firmly underscores the passion and vigor of the visuals is THE ALFEE’s “Kazeyōbi, Kimi o Tsurete.” With its striking sense of speed and powerful band sound, the forward-driving music paired with a refreshing vocal evokes a distinctly positive attitude.

Daihatsu Taft “Open Myself” Version

NEW DAY DREAMERflumpool

flumpool「NEW DAY DREAMER」Music Video
NEW DAY DREAMERflumpool
Taishi Nakagawa reflects on appearing in a car commercial: “I’ve really grown up.” / New CM: “DAIHATSU TAFT – ‘Jibun Open’ Version”

Taishi Nakagawa is joined by a mysterious bird character named Tafton, who gives him the push to set himself free.

The scenes show him driving a Taft through lush, nature-filled places far removed from everyday life, expressing both the exhilaration of an extraordinary experience and the Taft’s reassuring ride.

Further accentuating the liberating atmosphere depicted in the footage is flumpool’s “NEW DAY DREAMER.” The gradually expanding sound and vocals leading into the chorus are striking, conveying positive emotions such as hope for the future.

Daihatsu Taft: Trekking

NEW DAY DREAMERflumpool

flumpool「NEW DAY DREAMER」Music Video
NEW DAY DREAMERflumpool
DAIHATSU TAFT Commercial: “Trekking” Version (15 seconds)

This commercial portrays Taishi Nakagawa enjoying trekking and the sense of security provided by Daihatsu’s Taft that supports his journey.

You can clearly feel the exhilaration of breaking away from everyday life through his movements and smiles, and the scenes of the car speeding through the landscape also express its powerful performance.

Enhancing the overall refreshing atmosphere is the song “NEW DAY DREAMER” by flumpool.

Its rhythmic elements—like the drum beats and the choppy guitar—are striking, and when layered with the bright vocals, they convey a strong sense of liberation.

ANA Relax~na, Cozy~na OKINAWA “What a nice winter. OKINAWA” Version

What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu

ANA CM Okinawa: Mattery-na Hokkori-na 'What a nice winter' Edition

This commercial features Satoshi Tsumabuki, Keiko Kitagawa, and Hidehiko Ishizuka enjoying wintertime Okinawa with their friends, showcasing how fun it is.

Through everyone’s smiles, it conveys the fulfilling feeling that Okinawa is warm even in winter and offers a wide variety of leisure activities.

Further emphasizing the cheerful atmosphere depicted in the visuals is a version of The Drifters’ “Ii Yu Da Na” that incorporates Okinawan elements.

By changing the call-and-response parts of the song to things you can enjoy in Okinawa, it lightly conveys the excitement of all the different experiences available.