80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s that have been used in commercials.
In this article, we’ll be introducing, all at once, the songs that were used in commercials aired in the 1980s, as well as 80s tracks that have been featured in commercials over the years!
Speaking of 80s music, a wide variety of artists—bands, female idols, singer-songwriters—burst onto the scene, and all of them gained tremendous popularity.
Countless songs were used in commercials, and many timeless classics that are still loved today were born during this era.
We’ve picked a wide range, from staple tunes you still hear often to hidden gems you might not have heard in a while, so please take this opportunity to listen closely and enjoy.
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80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s used in commercials (41–50)
Wanting to know you moreYakushimaru Hiroko
It was released in 1985 as Hiroko Yakushimaru’s fifth single.
It was used as the campaign song for NTT right after its privatization, and she also appeared in the commercial.
The song was a big hit, peaking at No.
2 on the Oricon weekly chart and staying on the chart for eight consecutive weeks.
The shy expression she has when delivering the spoken line in the middle of the song is incredibly cute.
80s commercial songs. A roundup of 80s Japanese pop music used in commercials so far (51–60).
DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina
It was released in 1986 as Akina Nakamori’s 14th single.
The song was used in a commercial for the Pioneer “PRIVATE CD 500AV,” reached No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, won the Japan Record Award at the 28th Japan Record Awards, received the Grand Prix at the 19th Nippon Television Music Festival, among many other accolades, and became a major hit.
I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri
This commercial promotes Sometime Light through refreshing footage of a haircut on a building rooftop.
Both the woman cutting and the man getting his hair cut are smiling, which really conveys the fresh, uplifting mood.
Enhancing the playful, breezy atmosphere of the visuals is Anri’s song “I Want to Be Dumped with a Happy End.” Although the theme is heartbreak, the sound and vocals feel light, revealing a positive emotion that encourages moving forward.
While shining…Tokunaga Hideaki
This is a song released by Hideaki Tokunaga in 1987, re-cut as a single from his original album “BIRDS.” It was used as the commercial song for Fujicolor Super HR featuring Yoko Minamino, and became Tokunaga’s breakthrough hit.
Even more than a decade after its release, it continued to be featured in commercials, making it a classic beloved by a wide range of generations.
Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki
‘Hello, Sadness’ is known as the opening theme for the TV anime Maison Ikkoku, but it was also used as a Shiseido commercial song.
It is Yuki Saito’s fifth single, released in March 1986.
I’ll wait.amin
Amin’s “Matsu Wa” won the Grand Prix at the Yamaha Popular Song Contest held in May 1982, and it was released in July of the same year, reaching number one on the Oricon charts.
It was later used as a commercial song for Toyota.
Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko
It was released in 1982 as Kumiko Yamashita’s sixth single.
Chosen as the image song for Kanebo’s summer cosmetics campaign, it became her first hit.
Following the song’s success, she appeared on many music programs, and it’s said that she even performed the song while riding on the back of a real elephant.