[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 Commercial] Songs Featured in the Commercials: Historical CM Songs [2026] (31–40)
Gentle RedFukuhara Miho
“Yasashii Aka” (Gentle Red) is Miho Fukuhara’s third single, released in 2008, and it was featured in a commercial for au’s “LISMO.” The song embodies her resolve as she set off from her hometown in Hokkaido to Tokyo.
Its appeal lies in lyrics that rediscover the charms of her hometown and bid it a renewed farewell, along with Fukuhara’s powerful vocals backed by her assured singing ability.
Before the release, an acoustic version with Fukuhara singing and accompanying herself was reportedly performed live.
old diaryWada Akiko
It’s one of Akiko Wada’s signature songs.
It was used in the “au Student Discount” commercial featuring Morisanchu and Ayame Goriki.
Since its release in 1974, it has been covered by many artists and used in multiple commercials.
echoyama
NTT Docomo’s “Graduation of Hopes” was released as a collaborative movie between Docomo and yama, crafted to feel like a music video for one of yama’s songs.
It gathers things users “wish would disappear from society,” presenting them within the film as Graduation Hope Certificates.
The background music is a newly produced track titled “Kodama.” Like the collaborative movie, the song was created based on user input, carrying an encouraging message about facing oneself.
It’s a supportive anthem that will likely serve as a source of strength.
TAKAAhadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex
This is a commercial for the iPhone 16, announced in September 2024.
From high-speed shots racing through the city to sequences that make it feel like you’re diving into the phone’s internals, the visuals are strikingly dynamic and evoke a near-futuristic vibe.
Starting with this model, Apple’s proprietary AI feature, Apple Intelligence, is built in, and a wealth of related new features are showcased.
The BGM for this ad ushering in a new era of iPhone is “TAKA” by Ahadadream, Priya Ragu, and Skrillex.
Released in 2024, the track features an addictive beat and vocal work that sticks with you after just one listen.
There’s no doubt it’ll make you want to move your body!
You Can’t Hurt Me No MoreGene Chandler
This commercial starts off with a car suddenly being launched into the air—a slightly surreal setup meant to showcase the durability of the iPhone 14 Pro through a crash test.
After a close-up of the dummy’s face inside the car during the test, the shot of the unscathed iPhone really leaves an impression.
The background music is Gene Chandler’s “You Can’t Hurt Me No More,” a wonderful classic with tear-jerking melodies and lyrics that depict a bittersweet breakup.
[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Ads. Historical CM Songs [2026] (41–50)
telepathyORANGE RANGE
Ishin Denshin by ORANGE RANGE is a song that was used in a 2004 au by KDDI commercial featuring the band themselves.
To evoke the idea of mobile phones, the title uses “denshin” (telegraph) instead of “denshin” meaning “heart-to-heart,” and electronic sounds that suggest telephones are used throughout the track.
Although it wasn’t released as a single, it became well-known thanks to the commercial and remains very popular as a ringtone and in karaoke.
It’s a quintessentially ORANGE RANGE song—happy and high-energy—so definitely give it a listen!
FlowerORANGE RANGE
It was used not only in commercials but also as the theme song for the film “Be With You,” starring Yuko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura.
It debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon chart and set numerous records, including 43 consecutive weeks at No.
1 on the Oricon karaoke chart.
Thanks in part to its use in the movie, it remains one of the most popular tearjerker songs today.