Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs

From the North Country ~From the Distant Land~ Hotaru’s Themesadamasashi

From the Northern Country: From the Distant Land ~ Hotaru’s Theme

This song, also very famous as the theme for the TV drama “From the Northern Country,” was used in the Suntory All-Free commercial featuring Hana Kuroki and Kuranosuke Sasaki.

Even without lyrics, it evokes a deeply melancholic feeling.

Masashi Sada’s singing and the guitar arpeggios are truly wonderful.

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Yasushi Nakanishi 'Nagori Yuki' PV Full [HD]

The famous song Nagori Yuki, sung by Iruka, was actually originally by Kaguyahime.

There are probably quite a few people who think Iruka was the original.

The chord progression is so good that just humming the tune makes me want to cry.

It was used as the song for the KOSÉ Sekkisei commercial featuring Yui Aragaki.

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Spitz / Kaede

It was used as the song for Kirin’s Gogo-no-Kocha (Afternoon Tea) commercial.

The ad is memorable, featuring actress Moka Kamishiraishi singing.

The original song is by Spitz, and Masamune Kusano’s gentle vocals combined with the wintery, sorrowful mood of the melody and lyrics are truly moving.

The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose

Chitose Hajime - The Day I Become the Wind, Yomitan Festival, 2015-10-30

It was used as the CM song for au by KDDI’s “Each Person’s Summer” commercial.

It’s her fifth single.

While Chitose Hajime is best known for “Wadatsumi no Ki,” “Itsuka Kaze ni Naru Hi” is quite a masterpiece.

The sound of the sanshin, her distinctive voice, and the enveloping lyrics all make a strong impression.

It evokes the scenery of Amami Oshima.

Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken

Ken Hirai “May I Call It Magic?” MUSIC VIDEO (Short Ver.)

It was used as the commercial song for Panasonic’s “4K Camera.” This is Ken Hirai’s 40th single.

With a gentle singing voice and a poignant melody that you wouldn’t expect from his appearance, he delivers a tender performance.

It’s the kind of song that can make your tears flow when you listen to it after a tiring day.

Beyond the GoodbyeA Hundreds Birds

Beyond Goodbye feat. teN

This is a cover of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Sayonara no Mukougawa” by A Hundred Birds.

It was used in an Asahi Kasei commercial.

The vocalist TeN has a very cool voice—one that’s not only gentle but also possesses a certain iciness, making it incredibly captivating.

Combined with the commercial’s visuals, the sense of poignancy grows even stronger.

Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND

Swallowtail Butterfly -Aino Uta- (Remastered 2015)

It was used as the song for the Lion fabric softener “Soflan” commercial.

It’s a track by the in-film band YEN TOWN BAND from the movie Swallowtail.

The melody is endlessly heartrending, and together with vocalist Chara’s voice, it results in a wistful song.