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
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	seesawtuki.		tuki.’s “Seesaw,” expressing a bittersweet love
2	NEVER FALL IN LOVE AGAINSazan Ōrusutāzu		A bittersweet love song by Southern All Stars, rich with emotion.
3	Letter ~Dear Fifteen-Year-Old Me~Ikeda Eraiza		Moved by Elaiza Ikeda singing “Tegami” in the commercial
4	As a personSUPER BEAVER		An inspiring song that portrays the essence of humanity and the power to move forward
5	Shine in the cruel nightLiSA		Demon Slayer theme song: a track of hope and emotion
6	iNumber_i		A warm song by Number_i that expresses hope and happiness.
7	Tearful KissSazan Ōrusutāzu		“Namida no Kiss” is a song about parting and love.
8	Stars are falling.Senchimirimentaru		A winter song where wistful sounds and emotions resonate
9	countrysideTamaki Kōji		Koji Tamaki’s signature song “Den-en,” with a powerful singing voice.
10	To be continuedRyokushokushakai		An inspiring song that paints a hopeful future
11	Megurehaoto		Hanon’s “Megure,” a moving work that sings of hope for the future.
12	spin; weave; compose (e.g., a story)tota		Tota-san’s “Tsumugu,” a hit song trending on social media
13	A Cheer Song Dedicated to YouHIPPY		The cheering song I dedicate to you delivers courage and inspiration.
14	Until dawnUru		A Red Cross commercial song that conveys hope and warmth
15	Letter to TomorrowTeshima Aoi		Aoi Teshima’s “Letter to Tomorrow,” a moving song
16	Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu		A moving song that sings of family bonds and hope for the future
17	The shape of happinessSon Shigyon		A classic song that gently sings of the strength of happiness
18	oneselfTani Yuuki		An encouraging song that gives you courage, moving forward while affirming weakness
19	The crown of glory shines upon you.Ōmori Motoki (Mrs. GREEN APPLE)		The inspiring journey of a young ballplayer to Koshien
20	I Want to Protect You ~Magic of a Touch~kurisu haato		A warm song that sings of love for a child
21	All the days hard to leave behindOda Kazumasa		Family memories, moved by Kazumasa Oda’s song
22	Original songAn Sarī		Aflac supports pediatric cancer patients and their families
23	AnswerIkuta Rira		An encouraging song that gives you the courage to keep walking toward the future, even while you're unsure
24	I can’t put it into wordsOda Kazumasa		Kazumasa Oda’s “Kotoba ni Dekinai” is moving.
25	A Fateful EncounterAndré Gagnon		The song from the TOYOTA commercial: a gentle melody of a wistful sunset.
26	Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi		The heartwarming classic by Sukima Switch is striking.
27	1000 daysnozomi		A coming-of-age graduation song depicting high school life
28	I want to be with you, not with a bouquetayaka		Not a bouquet, but a desire to be with someone special
29	IMrs. GREEN APPLE		A cold night, illuminations, and a song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
30	me me sheRADWIMPS		Heisei-era love song expressing the emotions of a heartbreaking farewell
31	I forget you, who are so quiet, in October.atarayo		A poignant song by Spotify that portrays the emotions of a breakup
32	One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi		A poignant song featured in a Suntory commercial and as a movie theme
33	Change The WorldEric Clapton		An unrequited love song from the Premium Boss commercial
34	Wherever you areONE OK ROCK		An emotional rock ballad that vows eternal love
35	Today, with youYamada Masashi		Masashi Yamada captivates with his poignant singing voice.
36	Journey of the Heartchūrippu		Tulip’s classic song “Kokoro no Tabi” — a poignant song about parting.
37	Snow BlossomNakajima Mika		I'm moved by Mika Nakashima's heartbreaking song.
38	Daydream BelieverTHE TIMERS		A cover of the Monkees by the Timers
39	SummerHisaishi Joe		Joe Hisaishi’s masterpiece that evokes memories of summer
40	The strong and fleeting onesCocco		The powerful yet fleeting allure of Cocco’s songs
41	sunshineFujihara Sakura		The song by Sakura Fujiwara in the Tosoh commercial is wonderful.
42	Beautiful worldAimer		A song featuring Aimer's heartwarming vocals
43	You’re BeautifulJames Blunt		Vitz commercial song, James Blunt
44	Can’t Get It Right TodayJoe Purdy		A melancholic singing voice that resonates in the heart—CM song
45	The Last Rose Of Summer		Introduction to Suntory Hakushu’s whisky commercial
46	Anthem of CounterattackRyukku to soine gohan		Portray a positive approach to blood donation
47	dearestFukuyama Masaharu		A ballad that sings of devoted love for a beloved person
48	I Don’t Want to Miss a ThingAerosmith		Aerosmith’s movie theme tops the US charts at No. 1
49	Just the Way You AreBilly Joel		Billy Joel’s classic, a love song
50	Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO		Chicago’s ballad tops the U.S. charts at No. 1
51	We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters		A famous song sung by the Carpenters that became a big hit
52	Music Room After SchoolGONTITI		The commercial song with a crying woman lingers in my heart.
53	Let me have that wonderful love once moreHugh Jackman		The heartrending masterpiece by Kazuhiko Kato and Osamu Kitayama
54	WomanJohn Lennon		John Lennon's classic song “Woman”
55	The Great EscapePatrick Watson		A moving song of Arctic light that resonates with the heart
56	PalaceSam Smith		Sam Smith’s heartrending love song.
57	From the North Country ~From the Distant Land~ Hotaru’s Themesadamasashi		Sada Masashi’s moving masterpiece
58	Lingering Snowiruka		The famous song Nagori-Yuki by Iruka was originally by Kaguyahime.
59	Maplesupittsu		Kirin commercial song: Moka Kamishiraishi sings Spitz’s original track
60	The Day I Become the Wind SomedayHajime Chitose		Hitoto Yo's classic song that evokes the scenery of Okinawa
61	Can I call it magic?Hirai Ken		Ken Hirai's heartbreaking masterpiece that touches the heart
62	Beyond the GoodbyeA Hundreds Birds		A Hundreds Birds turns a cover song into a commercial
63	Swallowtail Butterfly ~Love Song~YEN TOWN BAND		Appointed as the song for the Soflan fabric softener commercial
64	Christmas EveYamashita Tatsuro		Tatsuro’s classic was a song about unrequited love.
65	White LoversKuwata Keisuke		Keisuke Kuwata’s poignant love song classic
66	Don’t Tell MeRuel		Ruel’s BeatsCM track, Walking Through the Night City