Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs
Have you ever heard a song in a commercial that suddenly brought you to tears? Even though the music only plays for a few dozen seconds within the footage, many of us have encountered a CM song that reaches deep into our hearts and moves us.
Melodies layered over stories about family bonds or messages conveying feelings for someone become etched deeply in our memories.
In this article, we’ll introduce a collection of tear-jerking and emotionally stirring songs used in commercials.
You’re sure to find a track that resonates with your heart.
Playlist
| Tearjerker: Moving and Heartwarming Masterpieces of Commercial Jingles and Songs | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| show_chart | Title | Playlist | Review |
| 1east | seesawtuki. |  play_arrow | tuki.’s “Seesaw,” expressing a bittersweet love |
| 2east | To be continuedRyokushokushakai |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that paints a hopeful future |
| 3east | Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru |  play_arrow | A winter song where wistful sounds and emotions resonate |
| 4east | Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | “Namida no Kiss” is a song about parting and love. |
| 5east | NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAINSazan Ōrusutāzu |  play_arrow | A bittersweet love song by Southern All Stars, rich with emotion. |
| 6east | countrysideTamaki Kōji |  play_arrow | Koji Tamaki’s signature song “Den-en,” with a powerful singing voice. |
| 7east | Shine in the cruel nightLiSA |  play_arrow | Demon Slayer theme song: a track of hope and emotion |
| 8east | Megurehaoto |  play_arrow | Hanon’s “Megure,” a moving work that sings of hope for the future. |
| 9east | iNumber_i |  play_arrow | A warm song by Number_i that expresses hope and happiness. |
| 10east | Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Ikeda Eraiza |  play_arrow | Moved by Elaiza Ikeda singing “Tegami” in the commercial |
| 11east | A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY |  play_arrow | The cheering song I dedicate to you delivers courage and inspiration. |
| 12east | As a personSUPER BEAVER |  play_arrow | An inspiring song that portrays the essence of humanity and the power to move forward |
| 13east | Until dawnUru |  play_arrow | A Red Cross commercial song that conveys hope and warmth |
| 14east | spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota |  play_arrow | Tota-san’s “Tsumugu,” a hit song trending on social media |
| 15east | Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A moving song that sings of family bonds and hope for the future |
| 16east | The shape of happinessSon Shigyon |  play_arrow | A classic song that gently sings of the strength of happiness |
| 17east | Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi |  play_arrow | Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow,” a moving song |
| 18east | All the days hard to leave behindOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Family memories, moved by Kazumasa Oda’s song |
| 19east | The crown of glory shines upon you.Ōmori Motoki (Mrs. GREEN APPLE) |  play_arrow | The inspiring journey of a young ballplayer to Koshien |
| 20east | AnswerIkuta Rira |  play_arrow | An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure |
| 21east | Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi |  play_arrow | The heartwarming classic by Sukima Switch is striking. |
| 22east | A Fateful EncounterAndré Gagnon |  play_arrow | The song from the TOYOTA commercial: a gentle melody of a wistful sunset. |
| 23east | 1000 daysnozomi |  play_arrow | A coming-of-age graduation song depicting high school life |
| 24east | I want to be with you, not with a bouquetayaka |  play_arrow | Not a bouquet, but a desire to be with someone special |
| 25east | IMrs. GREEN APPLE |  play_arrow | A cold night, illuminations, and a song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE |
| 26east | me me sheRADWIMPS |  play_arrow | Heisei-era love song expressing the emotions of a heartbreaking farewell |
| 27east | I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo |  play_arrow | A poignant song by Spotify that portrays the emotions of a breakup |
| 28east | One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi |  play_arrow | A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme |
| 29east | I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa |  play_arrow | Kazumasa Oda’s “Kotoba ni Dekinai” is moving. |
| 30east | Change The WorldEric Clapton |  play_arrow | Suntory Premium BOSS “Premium Kumamoto… |
| 31east | Wherever you areONE OK ROCK |  play_arrow | An emotional rock ballad that vows eternal love |
| 32east | Today, with youYamada Masashi |  play_arrow | Masashi Yamada captivates with his poignant singing voice. |
| 33east | Journey of the Heartchūrippu |  play_arrow | Tulip’s classic song “Kokoro no Tabi” — a poignant song about parting. |
| 34east | The strong and fleeting onesCocco |  play_arrow | The powerful yet fleeting allure of Cocco’s songs |
| 35east | Snow BlossomNakajima Mika |  play_arrow | I'm moved by Mika Nakashima's heartbreaking song. |
| 36east | Daydream BelieverTHE TIMERS |  play_arrow | A Monkees song by the Timers led by Kiyoshiro Imawano... |
| 37east | SummerHisaishi Joe |  play_arrow | Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece that evokes memories of summer |
| 38east | You’re BeautifulJames Blunt |  play_arrow | Vitz commercial song, James Blunt |
| 39east | Can’t Get It Right TodayJoe Purdy |  play_arrow | A melancholic singing voice that resonates in the heart—CM song |
| 40east | Just the Way You AreBilly Joel |  play_arrow | Billy Joel’s classic, a love song |
| 41east | Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO |  play_arrow | Chicago’s ballad tops the U.S. charts at No. 1 |
| 42east | The Great EscapePatrick Watson |  play_arrow | A moving song of Arctic light that resonates with the heart |
| 43east | The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose |  play_arrow | Hitoto Yo's classic song that evokes the scenery of Okinawa |
| 44east | Beautiful worldAimer |  play_arrow | A song featuring Aimer's heartwarming vocals |
| 45east | sunshineFujihara Sakura |  play_arrow | The song by Sakura Fujiwara in the Tosoh commercial is wonderful. |
| 46east | The Last Rose Of Summer |  play_arrow | Introduction to Suntory Hakushu’s whisky commercial |
| 47east | Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan |  play_arrow | Portray a positive approach to blood donation |
| 48east | dearestFukuyama Masaharu |  play_arrow | A ballad that sings of devoted love for a beloved person |
| 49east | I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith |  play_arrow | The theme song of the Hollywood movie “Armageddon” and… |
| 50east | We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters |  play_arrow | The original has lyrics by Paul Williams, … |
| 51east | From the North Country ~From the Distant Land~ Hotaru’s Themesadamasashi |  play_arrow | Sada Masashi’s moving masterpiece |
| 52east | Lingering Snowiruka |  play_arrow | The famous song “Nagori Yuki” sung by Iruka was actually Kaguya… |
| 53east | Music Room After SchoolGONTITI |  play_arrow | The commercial song with a crying woman lingers in my heart. |
| 54east | Let me have that wonderful love once moreHugh Jackman |  play_arrow | "That Wonderful Love Once Again" is Kazuhiko Kato... |
| 55east | WomanJohn Lennon |  play_arrow | John Lennon's classic song “Woman” |
| 56east | PalaceSam Smith |  play_arrow | Apple「Holiday Snow D… |
| 57east | Maplesupittsu |  play_arrow | It was used as the song for Kirin Afternoon Tea’s commercial… |
| 58east | Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken |  play_arrow | Ken Hirai's heartbreaking masterpiece that touches the heart |
| 59east | Beyond the GoodbyeA Hundreds Birds |  play_arrow | A version of Momoe Yamaguchi’s “Sayonara no Mukougawa” by A... |
| 60east | Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND |  play_arrow | Selected as the song for the Lion fabric softener “Soflan” commercial… |
| 61east | Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro |  play_arrow | Tatsuro Yamashita’s classic song “Christmas Eve” is J… |
| 62east | White LoversKuwata Keisuke |  play_arrow | It’s a masterpiece that sings of a very heartrending farewell between lovers… |
| 63east | Don’t Tell MeRuel |  play_arrow | Ruel’s BeatsCM track, Walking Through the Night City |