[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Commercials. A History of CM Songs [2026]

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger

The song used in au’s commercial “PERFECT SYNC.” is “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by the British rock band Oasis.

Released as a single in 1996, it’s a classic that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.

The commercial portrays a large crowd gathered at a stadium with their mobile phones, along with people in the stands singing “Don’t Look Back in Anger” in unison.

Its distinctly British rock sound carries a certain poignancy that makes it especially appealing—be sure to give it a listen!

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Hamada Takuya

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Charonnegoto

Negoto – Charon [Official Music Video]

In 2011, the song used for au’s “LISMO!” spring campaign commercial was “Charon,” the first single by Negoto, a four-member girls’ band from Chiba.

The title “Charon” is the name of Pluto’s first satellite.

575Perfume

Perfume / 575

It’s a song included on Perfume’s 11th single, released in 2010.

It’s the first song in which Perfume performs rap, and, as the title suggests, all parts other than the rap lyrics are structured in 5-7-5.

It was used as the iida LIGHT POOL commercial song.

Hi-FiveSuperfly

Superfly 『Hi-Five』Music Video

Superfly’s “Hi-Five” shines with vocalist Shiho Ochi’s powerful, fiery singing.

Released in 2008, the song was featured in the “LISMO” commercial, in which Ochi herself appeared.

The lyrics convey the idea that no matter how unsatisfying your daily life may feel, if you keep running without giving up, the moment will come when you can reach your brilliant dream.

Listening to the hope-filled lyrics and Ochi’s dynamic voice makes you feel like you can do anything!

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Unfinished MelodyYaita Hitomi

Hitomi Yaida – Unfinished Melody

The song used for the commercial of au’s mobile phone “A5304T” is Hitomi Yaida’s eighth single, “Mikansei no Melody” (Unfinished Melody).

Written and composed by Yaida, it was released in 2002 and reached No.

9 on the Oricon singles chart.

In addition to au, it was also used in a commercial for Toshiba’s HDD & DVD recorders.

It’s a solid, rhythm-driven rock tune, and the lyrics—tinged with a sense of sadness and loneliness—are heartrending.

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Gentle RedFukuhara Miho

Miho Fukuhara – Gentle Red

“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.

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old diaryWada Akiko

Furui Nikki

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.