A special feature on friendship songs used in commercials. Carefully selected and introduced unforgettable masterpieces that stay in your heart.

Join TogetherThe Who

The Who – Join Together

A track released in 1972 by the British rock band The Who.

It features a melody with two different harmonicas and conveys a message of youth unity.

In 2008, it was used in a commercial for the Nissan Maxima.

Let’s give it a tryWANIMA

au Santaro TV commercial: “Let’s Try It” edition (60 seconds + making-of footage)

It’s a song by WANIMA, a rock band from Kumamoto, famous from the au Santaro (Three Arrows) series commercials.

The lyrics are original, but the melody is based on the well-known children’s song “Picnic.” The lyrics are very uplifting—like the kind of words from a friend that would give you courage.

The driving sound feels refreshing to listen to.

Why Can’t We Be Friends?War

Why Can’t We Be Friends?

A track released in 1975 by the American funk band War.

It was inspired by their trip to Japan.

It has been covered by artists such as Smash Mouth and Sean Kingston, and was used in a 2005 commercial for XM Satellite Radio.

Find YouZedd ft. Matthew Koma and Miriam Bryant

Zedd – Find You ft. Matthew Koma, Miriam Bryant (Official Music Video)

A track used in a Bud Light commercial and the movie Divergent.

It’s a collaboration between German producer Zedd, American pop singer Matthew Koma, and Swedish singer Miriam Bryant.

Released in 2014, it reached No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Kit Can Nowmiwa

miwa “Special Medley for the single released on 2/12: Faith ~ Kitto Kanau ~ It’s you!”

This is the KitKat commercial song by singer-songwriter miwa.

The lyrics, which evoke graduation, express gratitude to friends.

While they can be interpreted as a song about parting, the melody is bright, making it a perfect graduation song that looks toward a positive future.

Jump!ikimonogakari

Ikimono-gakari “Jump!” song preview

This song by Ikimono-gakari was released on Christmas, December 24, 2014, and was used in a Nissan Serena commercial.

Vocalist Yoshioka’s energetic voice and the bright melody fit the commercial’s visuals perfectly, making it a track that makes you want to go out and have fun with friends.

to the endItookashi

Itowokashi / “Till the End” Music Video

It’s a song by Ito Okashi, a duo signed to Avex.

The track serves both as the theme song for a Kawaijuku commercial and as the campaign song for Kit Kat’s exam-support initiative.

The lyrics, which encourage a hardworking friend by saying they’re not alone, are very moving.

The music video features Maki Okazoe from Mezamashi TV appearing in a miniature form.