[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Commercials. A History of CM Songs [2026]
As a major mobile carrier beloved by many users for years, au has aired countless commercials.
In the 2000s, during the heyday of feature phones, they rolled out LISMO, a service that let you listen to music on your phone, and their commercials featured songs by many popular artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce not only those nostalgic classics but also the songs used in the latest commercials.
See if you can find the tunes you heard on TV or those memorable old commercial jingles!
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[au Commercials] Songs Featured in the Ads: A History of CM Songs [2026] (101–110)
I LOVE YOUOzaki Yutaka
It was used in various commercials, including au’s music distribution service “LISMO.” It’s a famous song that has been loved across generations and covered by many artists.
This was the first commercial to use footage of Yutaka Ozaki himself.
I want tomorrow to comeSakurazaka46
In the Xperia 1 VI commercial “100% Memories of Light,” the long battery life of Xperia is highlighted.
Using the phone’s illuminated display, they depict cherry blossoms with a technique called 3D light painting, resulting in breathtakingly beautiful visuals.
Members of Sakurazaka46 appear in the commercial, and their song “I want tomorrow to come” is used as the background music.
Released in 2024, the song carries a positive message of hope for tomorrow.
Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu
Masaharu Fukuyama appears in SoftBank’s disaster-preparedness-themed commercial.
It introduces a class on disaster preparedness using smartphones, offered through SoftBank’s smartphone workshops.
The background music is Fukuyama’s signature song “Kazoku ni Narou yo” (“Let’s Become a Family”), but for this commercial they used a special version with an original arrangement.
It might be interesting to compare it with the original and listen for the differences.
travelerFukuyama Masaharu
This refreshing number by Masaharu Fukuyama is included on the album “Zankyo.” It is considered a counterpart to “18 ~eighteen~,” which is also featured on the same album.
The song was used as the theme for the film “Killer Virgin Road,” starring Juri Ueno.
Since the song is themed around life, it might be nice to listen to it and reflect on your own life!
FireworkKaty Perry
This commercial has a comical vibe, featuring a mini Satomi Ishihara who secretly whispers the charms of the iPhone 15 Pro to people on the fence about buying it.
The way she hides so she won’t be noticed while softly sharing its appeal is adorable and seems likely to boost viewers’ desire to purchase.
Another point worth noting is that it highlights a plan offered by docomo that lets you get the most out of the iPhone 15 Pro’s features.
Katy Perry’s “Firework” is used as the CM song, and its breezy sound seems to enhance the excitement around the new product.
[au Commercials] Songs Featured in the Ads: All-Time CM Themes [2026] (111–120)
FireworkKaty Perry
Set against a green theme, this commercial introduces docomo’s new pricing plan.
It’s striking to see Satomi Ishihara presenting it with energy and a sense of excitement.
The CM song features Katy Perry’s “Firework.” The song carries a message of encouragement: even when things don’t go well, cherish what you have inside and let your own flower bloom even more!
FireworkKaty Perry
Actress Satomi Ishihara appears in the commercial introducing irumo, NTT Docomo’s new pricing plan, which appeals with the message of making smartphone fees—now a daily necessity—more accessible.
The background music is Katy Perry’s “Firework,” a standout hit of the 2010s whose exhilarating chorus is irresistibly uplifting.