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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] (131–140)

SoftBank iPhone “Last Scene (Directed by Kore-eda)” Version

Seriously, sayonara baby.Vaundy

This is an iPhone commercial that also serves as the trailer for the film “last scene,” directed by Hirokazu Kore-eda.

You might wonder, “Why is a movie trailer an iPhone ad?” The truth is, the film was shot on the iPhone 16 Pro.

You’d never guess just by watching the footage, but it really drives home how advanced the iPhone’s camera has become.

The background music features an original song by Vaundy titled “Majide, Sayonara Baby.” Its lyrics, overflowing with feelings for a beloved person who’s no longer here, are sure to move many viewers.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra meets YOASOBI “Generative AI Editing” Edition

Standing on stageYOASOBI

YOASOBI "Stand on the Stage" Official Music Video
Standing on stageYOASOBI
Galaxy S25 Ultra meets YOASOBI “Generative AI Editing” Edition | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Samsung

This is a commercial depicting the use of the Galaxy S25 Ultra at a YOASOBI live concert, clearly highlighting its outstanding features.

Here, the focus is on the generative AI-powered editing capabilities, showing how the device supports editing to create photos that become even more memorable.

The song that further accentuates the lively concert memories and fun atmosphere captured in these photos is YOASOBI’s “On Stage.” With its fast-paced, powerful band sound and cheerful vocals layered on top, you can feel the determination to fully enjoy the present moment.

Apple iPhone 5 “Cheese”

Falcon HeroRob Simonsen

Apple – iPhone 5 TV CM – Cheese

This piece, which depicts children dressed in animal and insect costumes being captured in one sweep using panorama mode, is the iPhone 5 commercial “Cheese.” It showcases how panorama mode lets you take wide, horizontal photos.

The background music is “Falcon Hero” by film composer Rob Simonsen—a light, lively track that gives you a sense of excitement, as if announcing the start of a story.

Apple iPhone 5s “Strength” (commercial)

Chicken FatRobert Preston

Apple – iPhone 5s – Strength Japan

This is the “Strength” commercial introducing how the iPhone 5s can be useful for sports and healthcare.

It shows the iPhone in action across various fields—swimming, golf, gymnastics, exercise, and more.

The march-like background music is “Chicken Fat,” released in 1962.

It was known to many children at the time as the theme song for President John F.

Kennedy’s youth fitness program.

It’s definitely an energetic tune that makes you want to get moving.

Sony Sonpo Auto Insurance — Nakata Player 'Beyond That Hill' Version

Beyond that hillNakada Kana

This commercial expresses Kana Nakada’s sense of reassurance in having dependable companions, while conveying that Sony Assurance’s auto insurance offers a similar peace of mind.

The bright expressions are striking, and you can feel how different kinds of reassurance help make our daily steps more positive.

Emphasizing that sense of security is the upbeat song “Ano Saka no Mukō e” by Kana Nakada.

The song conveys a clear, uplifting feeling that because there’s something reassuring by your side, you can walk forward steadily toward the future.

Sony Assurance Auto Insurance: Kobayashi & Nakata “The Tale of Two Cheap Hands” Edition

A Tale of Two Cheap HandsNakata Kana, Kobayashi Tsuyoshi

This commercial portrays the appeal of Sony Sonpo’s auto insurance through a uniquely themed duet by professional mahjong players Kana Nakada and Tsuyoshi Kobayashi.

The key focus here is on “low cost,” emphasizing that peace of mind with auto insurance can be achieved affordably.

The song they perform as a duet is titled “The Tale of Our Cheap Hand.” While the word “cheap” can carry negative connotations, the ad expresses that being “cheap” can sometimes be a good thing.

Sony Sonpo Auto Insurance Date and Mizuhara, “We’ve Gotta Be Number One” Version

I have to be number one.Date Arisa, Mizuhara Akina

This is a commercial where Arisa Date and Akina Mizuhara, with bright, cheerful vocals, promote Sony Sonpo’s car insurance and its spirit of mutual support.

The theme of being number one is also emphasized, and by presenting its sales performance, the message of wanting viewers’ trust comes across strongly.

The song that playfully highlights this top-tier trust is “I Have to Be Number One,” sung by Arisa Date and Akina Mizuhara.

It portrays a desire to live up to others’ expectations, while also conveying the warmth of supporting one another and the importance of connection.