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Cheer songs used in commercials. Popular CM tracks and commercial songs.

Songs featured in TV commercials have a strange way of sticking in our memories, don’t they? Cheer songs in particular not only shape the image of a company or product, but also deliver messages that resonate with viewers.

Many of you have probably had the experience of feeling energized by an upbeat melody or encouraged by moving lyrics.

In this article, we’ll present a roundup of cheer songs that have been used in commercials so far.

There are plenty of classics that lift our spirits, so we hope you’ll find a new favorite.

Cheering songs used in commercials. Popular CM tracks, commercial songs (101–110)

SMILEYOtsuka Ai

Ai Otsuka / SMILY (Short Ver.)
SMILEYOtsuka Ai

It was featured in a deodorant commercial jingle and quickly drew widespread attention.

While most of their songs were about romance, they released a cheer song.

Its honest, straightforward lyrics are uplifting and serve as a supportive anthem that makes you feel like you can overcome difficulties with a smile.

Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru

Hikaru Utada / Fight The Blues / cover
Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru

It was featured as a theme song for news programs and in music commercials.

The synthesizers are beautiful, and the lyrics, written from a female perspective, portray a strong woman.

It conveys a strong impression of “I can’t lose,” making it a song that gives you a push when you feel like you’re about to be defeated and frustrated, or when you’re standing still.

Everythingarashi

KEYTALK / March 15, 2017 4th album “PARADISE” trailer!
Everythingarashi

He also appeared in person in the au commercial featuring the song.

While the lyrics include some negative feelings, they also contain an uplifting message about moving forward, making it one of Arashi’s songs that can give you courage.

It’s also recommended for times when you want to boost your spirits.

ONE FOR YOUTakigawa Arisa

Arisa Takigawa “ONE FOR YOU” Music Video (Short Ver.)
ONE FOR YOUTakigawa Arisa

Alisa Takigawa’s sixth single, her first double A-side single “No Side / ONE FOR YOU,” was released in 2017.

The songs were used as the promotion song for Shinken Zemi’s High School Course.

With her clear singing voice, cute looks, and lyrics that high school students can relate to, the tracks leave a very favorable impression, and she is a singer-songwriter drawing attention mainly among younger generations.

boyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – 25th Anniversary Debut Live Footage Digest
boyFukuyama Masaharu

It was Masaharu Fukuyama’s 26th single, released in 2010.

The song was used in a commercial for Toshiba’s REGZA LCD TVs, and is notable for its positive lyrics about how, even when you feel lost or lose confidence, you have no choice but to believe in the self that has worked hard up to now.

Fukuyama himself described it as “a song that exudes the worn-out vibe of someone in their forties.”

Cheering songs used in commercials. Popular CM tunes, commercial songs (111–120)

Best FriendNishino Kana

[Vietsub] Best Friend – Nishino Kana
Best FriendNishino Kana

It was released in 2010 as Kana Nishino’s ninth single.

Chosen as the second song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei” (Good Luck, Exam Takers) campaign, it was created for a friend and expresses her feelings toward friends in both her personal life and the music industry.

It has also become a popular graduation song.

Be Yourself!V6

V6 / Be Yourself!(YouTube Ver.)
Be Yourself!V6

Released in 1998 as V6’s ninth single.

It was used as the theme song for the Shinken Zemi “Junior High Course/High School Course” commercials, and became the group’s sixth No.

1 on the Oricon singles chart.

It’s an upbeat, danceable track characteristic of V6, with a message that resonates: it’s okay to start from zero.