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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] (1–10)

Hebel Haus “Forever Little Sister” / “Forever Shooting Star”

For as long as I can remember, three-story homes mean Hebel Haus.Kawagoe Hiroshi

CM Asahi Kasei Hebel Haus Theater Slot 2014

This is a commercial that portrays family episodes and the feelings behind them, set in a uniquely Hebel Haus three-story home.

Ram-kun appears in various family roles, expressing what each person feels as they spend time with their loved ones.

The song that further emphasizes the warmth of family conveyed in the visuals is Hiroshi Kawagoe’s “Hebel Haus Has Been Building Three-Story Homes for Ages.” The song also clearly captures the gentleness of each family’s way of living, the emotions present there, and their thoughtful, caring attitudes.

Coca-Cola Aquarius Neo 1993

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Coca-Cola AQUARIUS NEO Yuki Uchida nostalgic commercial June 1993 Coca-Cola AQUARIUS NEO

This commercial portrays Yuki Uchida energetically dashing around the seaside while conveying the importance of hydration through a distinctive worldview.

A face made of water appears before her, leading from a suggestion to hydrate to a dynamic scene of her gulping down Aquarius Neo.

The song that further emphasizes the freshness and boldness of these visuals is GEARS’ “Kuchibiru.” Its structure—funky sound paired with a powerful vocal—leaves a strong impression, and the balance of lightness and drive creates a unique momentum and mood.

Coca-Cola Aquarius Vitamin Guard 2007

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Ikimono-gakari “Natsuzora Graffiti” Music Video
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Saki Aibu: Aquarius Vitamin Guard (200708)

This is a commercial introducing Aquarius Vitamin Guard, which gives your body nutrients that can stand up to the sun.

In it, Saki Aibu rushes to people suffering from the heat and recommends Vitamin Guard, conveying a sense of energy and freshness.

The song that further highlights the strength and breeziness expressed in the visuals is Ikimonogakari’s “Natsuzora Graffiti.” As the title suggests, both the sound and the lyrics strongly evoke summer with a refreshing feel, while also carrying a touch of wistfulness, like looking back on memories.

It’s precisely because the song seems to pack in various emotions that its forward-driving power feels even stronger.

Memorable TV Commercials [May 2025] (11–20)

Coca-Cola Aquarius Neo 1992

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Coca-Cola Aquarius Neo Reiko Kato 1992

This commercial conveys the importance of hydration through the image of Reiko Katō running through a tropical landscape.

It presents a mysterious world where a face made of water appears before her, while also expressing that Aquarius Neo is a drink of the future.

Focusing on the refreshing quality of the visuals, the music that further accentuates it is Reiko Katō’s “Araitate no Jikan.” With its gentle rhythm and tender vocals, the song also communicates the warmth of everyday life.

Nestlé KitKat: “It all started with a KitKat” (version)

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[Animated TV Commercial] Nestlé Japan KitKat: "It All Started with KitKat." Directed by Naoko Yamada

This piece, which captures the moment sparked by KitKat, is titled “It all started with KitKat.” Many of you may remember the striking animated visuals directed by Naoko Yamada.

The BGM features AI’s “First Time feat.

RIEHATA,” whose lyrics are memorable for their positive message about the importance of never forgetting your beginnings and how nothing you’ve done so far has been in vain.

Nestlé KitKat: "It all starts with KitKat. A chance to connect the hearts of a daughter and her mother" (version)

Start AgainAI

AI「Start Again」 (official video)
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It all started with a KitKat. A chance to connect the hearts of a daughter and her mother.

Even between parent and child—or rather, precisely because they are parent and child—it can be hard to express everyday gratitude and honest feelings.

This commercial tells an animated story of a parent and child who convey those feelings through KitKat.

The real-life episode in which they wrote messages to each other in the message area on the back of the KitKat package and exchanged them is truly heartwarming.

The background music is Start Again, written specifically for this commercial.

The lyrics focus on the word “kikkake” (a catalyst or starting point), which is also the theme of the ad, and their positivity is sure to lift your spirits.

Nestlé KitKat “The Greatest Ever Is Born”

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Queen – We Are The Champions (Official Video)
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Nestlé KitKat x AI Commercial “The Greatest Ever Is Born” 15 seconds

This commercial, which shows footage of AI singing on an outdoor vision screen, is titled “The Best Ever Is Born.” It highlights how the rich cacao flavor and crispy texture have been refined to their best-ever level.

In line with the ad’s message, AI performs “We Are The Champions.” Originally released by Queen in 1977, the song’s lyrics about overcoming various hardships to become champions are guaranteed to stir the heart.

AI’s soulful vocals also suit the song’s vibe perfectly.