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.

Playlist

80s commercial songs. A roundup of Japanese songs from the 80s that have been used in commercials.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO		EPO’s refreshing spring classic “U, Fu, Fu, Fu,”
2	The time is now, within you.biriibanban		Introducing classic masterpieces from the Iichiko commercial songs
3	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Nerves from my idol days and memories of music
4	Don’t give up on your dreamsOkamura Takako		Takako Okamura’s life-encouragement song lifts the heart.
5	Wine Red Heartanzenchitai		A masterpiece by Anzen Chitai, a mature, wistful melody
6	Sumire September Loveippūdō		The Appeal of Ippudo’s Smash-Hit Single
7	Roppongi HeartbreakAn Ruisu		Ann Lewis’s classic hit from the ’80s, in a rock style
8	Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi		1980s, Cup Noodles commercial song
9	BAD COMMUNICATIONB’z		Signature songs and hit tracks by B’z
10	A Member of the Fire BrigadeRATS&STAR		Shiseido commercial song, a classic that colors the summer
11	ff (fortissimo)HOUND DOG		A classic hit by HOUND DOG, famous as a commercial jingle.
12	I’m smitten with you.Yellow Magic Orchestra		YMO is a legendary band that sparked a musical revolution.
13	Full of memoriesH₂O		Famous as H2O’s hit song and as a TV anime theme song
14	Serenade, if anythingInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s Kakubin commercial song: a man’s allure
15	My Pure LadyOzaki Ami		Amii Ozaki’s classic song “My Pure Lady”
16	A new face you might love to hateYoshikawa Koji		Kōji Kikkawa’s smash-hit song captivates with its unique style
17	Graduationsaitou yuki		From the Miss Contest of Weekly Shonen Magazine to the entertainment industry
18	With a fiery heartKobayashi Akira		Akira Kobayashi’s classic song “Atsuki Kokoro ni” was released in 1985.
19	A Lovely Cinderella ComplexGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go’s classic song “Lovely Cinderella”
20	SWEET MEMORIESMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s classic song “Red Shirt”
21	Stop the night once moreSakiya Kenjirō		Theme song from a Citizen watch commercial in the 80s
22	And then I’m at a lossŌsawa Yoshiyuki		Cup Noodles commercial and Yoshiyuki Osawa song
23	Get WildTM NETWORK		Search for used cars in a City Hunter-style commercial
24	Remember MeTUBE		Jewelry commercial song 'Remember Me'
25	You’re Kiwi, Papaya, and Mango.Nakahara Meiko		Meiko Nakahara’s summer hit song depicts a radiant woman.
26	WALKCHAGE and ASKA		Impressive commercial for the sporty VIVIO RX-R
27	RunawayShaneruzu		The debut single by the Chanels was a big hit.
28	TIME ZONEotoko		Otokogumi’s hit song “TIME ZONE”
29	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Became famous from the JR Tokai commercial on Christmas Eve
30	Paradise GalaxyHikaru GENJI		Hikaru GENJI’s smash hit song “Paradise Ginga”
31	Caribbean in LoveOginome Yōko		Yoko Oginome's “Dancing Hero”
32	Stray AngelKisugi Takao		Takao Kisugi’s famed song, used in a commercial jingle
33	I Love You,SAYONARAChekkāzu		The Checkers’ hit song to be performed on NHK’s Kōhaku (Red and White Song Festival).
34	What was happiness, again?Akashiya Sanma		Sanma’s hit song “What Was Happiness Again?”
35	I want to be dumped with a happy endingAnri		Sometime Light, haircut on the rooftop
36	After all, I’m an idolKoizumi Kyoko		Kyoko Koizumi’s smash hit appears on the Kohaku (Red and White) music show.
37	Runnerbakufū suranpu		A signature song by Bakufu Slump, a sports day staple
38	240 Million EyesGō Hiromi		Hiromi Go's popular song “120 Million People”
39	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Christmas Eve is Tatsuro Yamashita’s masterpiece.
40	TemptationHonda Minako		Hit songs by Minako Honda, TV commercial song
41	Ruby RingTerao Akira		Atsushi Terao's signature song, a big hit
42	Blue SkySaijō Hideki		Hideki Saijo’s summer songs and summer commercial songs
43	First loveMita Hiroko		Kozo Murashita’s “Hatsukoi” covered by Hiroko Mita
44	THIS IS A SONG FOR COCA-COLAYazawa Eikichi		Coca-Cola commercial song ranks 5th on Oricon
45	Subtly flashy (bling-bling, but nonchalant)Kondō Masahiko		Masahiko Kondo’s smash hit, released in 1981
46	A weekend close to the skyImai Miki		Miki Imai's first million-selling hit song
47	Hello, Sadnesssaitou yuki		Yuki Saito’s classic hit, an anime theme song
48	Wanting to know you moreYakushimaru Hiroko		A huge hit as the NTT campaign song, a famous track by Hiroko Yakushimaru
49	DESIRE -Passion-Nakamori Akina		Akina Nakamori’s smash hit song “DESIRE”
50	radianceOkamura Takako		Wash your hair with Merit and step into brighter days
51	Dance, fish.Yamashita Tatsuro		A refreshing commercial featuring Yuriko Ishida and the sea of Okinawa
52	actressIwasaki Hiromi		Subaru Leone commercial: the charm of Hiromi Iwasaki
53	AccompliceYazawa Eikichi		A classic song by Eikichi Yazawa that sings of forbidden love
54	A net with a sighMinamino Yoko		Yoko Minamino’s smash hit surpasses 300,000 copies
55	MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka		Lyrics by Miyuki Nakajima, Kanebo Autumn image song
56	While shining…Tokunaga Hideaki		A signature song by Hideaki Tokunaga, popular as a commercial jingle
57	Return to Myself ~ I won’t, I won’t, summer.Hamada Mari		Mari Hamada’s smash-hit summer campaign song
58	I’ll wait.amin		Aming’s “Matsu wa” becomes a hit song
59	Tales of Happiness: Penguins’ Memory – Complete Collection of Commercials (1984–1985)		A popular commercial featuring a penguin love story
60	Windday, Taking You AlongTHE ALFEE		A commercial that expresses the passion and exhilaration of summer in Okinawa
61	Equator Girl: Dokki!Yamashita Kumiko		A summer commercial song hit, riding an elephant and singing
62	Blue Coral ReefMatsuda Seiko		Seiko Matsuda’s “Hitomi ga Tokimeku” becomes a hit.
63	Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage		Yuko Ishikawa and Chage’s classic hit, featured in airline and donut commercials
64	We might never meet again.Kikuchi Momoko		Momoko Kikuchi’s Pocky commercial song tops the Oricon chart
65	DiamondsPRINCESS PRINCESS		Princess's hit songs “Diamonds” and “M”
66	Lovers’ PavementTHE ALFEE		Alfee’s commercial song tops the Oricon chart
67	Vixen on the RunBARBEE BOYS		An urban love song for men and women, an enchanting classic
68	randoseru (Japanese elementary school backpack)JUN SKY WALKER(S)		JUN SKY WALKER(S) perform in a Panasonic dry battery commercial
69	I feel Coke 87Satō Chikuyoshi		Showa-era classic Coca-Cola commercial draws renewed attention
70	Startled and GoodTahara Toshihiko		Toshihiko Tahara’s hit song wins the grand prize
71	From The Tragedy of Woman WYakushimaru Hiroko		“W no Higeki” theme song tops the charts
72	Nancy of Summer ColorsHayami Yū		Yu Hayami’s smash-hit song, the Coca-Cola commercial theme
73	Lonely Tropical FishWink		Expressing the evolution of music in a Panasonic commercial
74	Ban Ban BanKUWATA BAND		Introduce T-shirts in various colors to suit the occasion
75	Sad Feelings (Just a Man in Love)Kuwata Keisuke		Introducing a bralette in Ayase Haruka’s day
76	Sad Feelings (Just a Man in Love)Kuwata Keisuke		A bra top can be worn as underwear or as outerwear.
77	Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street)Kuwata Keisuke		Introducing a couple’s daily life and AIRism innerwear
78	Sentimental JourneyMatsumoto Iyo		Iyo Matsumoto’s debut song becomes a big hit
79	A Sign of CourageUshiwakamaru Saburota		The Regain commercial song 'Yūki no Shirushi' is popular.
80	You’re on a roll.Nagayama Miho		A signature hit by Miho Nakayama and a Shiseido commercial song
81	Pink sighTakahashi Mariko		Mari Takahashi’s signature song that depicts the adult world
82	Do you want to be honest? Don’t you tell him?haifaisetto		Classic commercial featuring Hi-Fi Set’s famous song