A commercial song with memorable dancing. A commercial that makes you want to start dancing.
Commercials that feature distinctive dances really catch your eye, don’t they?
It seems they’ve become popular in recent years, sparked by dance challenge videos on TikTok and YouTube, and many companies are trying to incorporate them into their ads.
Even if you don’t usually dance, please take a look at least once!
Buzzworthy commercials definitely have a sharp sense of style.
Of course, they’re advertisements at their core, so promotion is the goal—but the dancing grabs attention, and from there you end up curious about the product… that happens a lot.
From nostalgic classics to the latest hits, enjoy a wide variety of fun dances!
A commercial song with striking choreography. Commercials that make you want to start dancing (1–10)
Ezaki Glico Pocky Chocolate “Share Happy: Outing” EditionKobayashi Naoki, Iwata Takanori, Tosaka Hiroomi
It’s the commercial song for Pocky, the chocolate snack by Ezaki Glico.
It’s a limited-time dance and vocal unit formed by Naoki Kobayashi, Takanori Iwata, and Hiroomi Tosaka of Sandaime J Soul Brothers from EXILE TRIBE.
Ezaki Glico “Skippani Smile” versionAyase Haruka
When you first hear the lyrics, you can’t help but think, “What do they even mean?” But the more you listen, the more it naturally gets stuck in your head—it’s a highly addictive commercial jingle.
The lyrics are unique, and the dance is really distinctive too.
It’s hard to memorize after just one viewing.
The way Haruka Ayase nails such a difficult dance shows just how high her potential is as an actress—amazing, right? And the melody is super catchy, so it really makes you want to start dancing!
Don Quijote TV commercial ‘Donki, Let’s Go!’Bruno Mars
Isn’t it amazing that Bruno Mars, who’s active all around the world, is appearing in a Don Quijote commercial? It turns out he’s a huge fan of Don Quijote, and that connection led to this CM becoming a reality.
What’s more, he’s not only appearing in it—he also sings the CM song, making it an especially lavish ad.
His groovy dance that expresses the beat of the track with his whole body is incredibly cool, so be sure to watch it all the way through from start to finish.
GROP “GROP Musical” Edition 30 SecondsMiura Haruma
This commercial, featuring Haruma Miura dancing coolly with a large group of backup dancers, really leaves an impression.
For a moment you might wonder, “What is this a commercial for?”—it’s actually an ad for the staffing company GROP.
While singing the original song for the CM, Haruma Miura delivers sharp, precise dance moves.
You can’t help but be captivated—it’s the kind of dancing that comes not only from his work as an actor and singer, but also from the skills he’s honed in musicals.
And this song—somehow it really sticks in your head, doesn’t it? (laughs)
LINE JapanHonda Tsubasa
Speaking of the LINE Mobile commercial featuring Tsubasa Honda, it’s that cute dance, right? And the melody she sings—“LINE Mobile~” while dancing—sounds familiar, doesn’t it? It’s actually a parody using the melody of The Drifters’ “Ii Yu Da Na.” Besides the dance itself, that tune just makes you hum along without thinking.
The choreography is simple, but it’s also fun to watch Honda’s outfits change as she twirls, and the ad makes you want to dance along.
AVANTIIIA!NEW!
A commercial for AVANTIA featuring Avangardii, whose members’ synchronized dance with distinctive hairstyles and outfits leaves a strong impression.
The eye-catching concept has the Avangardii members introducing a beautiful detached house while dancing.
The music playing in the background is an original track created for the commercial, “AVANTIIIA!” Its aggressively dynamic arrangement, packed with dance music elements, is captivating and will have you grooving before you know it.
PayPay Inc. “PayPay for the Family”Miyakawa Daisuke,Kondō Haruna,Yamanochi Suzu
The PayPay commercial featuring Daisuke Miyagawa as the familiar main character.
In this “PayPay for the Family” edition, Daisuke Miyagawa plays the father, Haruna Kondo the mother, and Suzu Yamanouchi the daughter.
And of course, when you think of PayPay, you think of the “PayPay Dance,” right? With those sharp moves—and this time, because they’re a family—they all perform the perfectly synchronized PayPay Dance together.
Watching it makes you want to try it yourself, and the CM song totally gets stuck in your head, doesn’t it? (lol)
Sankaku Choco Pie: Sharp Harvest Festival EditionItō Sairi, NI-KI
In the commercial for McDonald’s autumn staple, the Triangular Choco Pie, Sairi Ito actually shows off her dancing.
She appears alongside ENHYPEN member NI-KI, whose moves are as sharp as ever—but Ito keeps up, delivering crisp choreography of her own! It’s also impressive how she keeps a bright smile the whole time.
The original song featured in the ad is a parody of RIP SLYME’s “Taiyou to Bikini.”
Takemoto PianoZaitsu Ichirō
If you call it a dance commercial, I guess that fits—but they’re dancing, the movements are comical, and above all, it’s a commercial that everyone from kids to adults knows.
Isn’t this the one? The Takemoto Piano ad featuring Ichirō Zaitsu.
It starts with a calico cat meowing while lying on a piano, then dancers in glittery full-body suits surround Zaitsu, who’s dressed in a tuxedo…
When you really look at it, there are plenty of things to poke fun at, aren’t there? (lol) There’s even a rumor that babies stop crying when they see this commercial!
Suntory Minami-Alps PEAKER Bitter Energy “Nature is Power.” 60-second versionMiura Daichi
This is a commercial for PEAKER, an energy drink released by the major beverage manufacturer Suntory.
The entire CM—starring, narration, and vocals—is handled by Daichi Miura.
Backed by grand, powerful dance music, Miura’s strong singing and dancing make you feel the energy of the drink.
The song also fits perfectly with the natural scenery of the great mountains!