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

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

“We’ve gotta do what seems impossible” / Sambomaster

It’s the commercial song for the Nissan Serena by the punk rock band Sambomaster.

The lyrics encourage a friend who’s feeling down, and it’s a truly wonderful track.

The powerful words that give you a push and the vocalist’s strong voice, which soars even more in the chorus, hit you straight in the heart.

Party! Party!Sukima Suichi

Special tie-in with Sukima Switch's new song “Party! Party!” Aya Ueto encourages gratitude toward family in AOKI Freshers’ new TV commercial

It’s the commercial song for the menswear brand AOKI.

For a Sukima Switch track, the lyrics are pretty exuberant, depicting friends cutting loose and having fun.

However, the tune itself isn’t quite as wild—it retains that signature Sukima Switch sound.

NO BITTER LIFEfurenzu

Masataka Kubota “#NoBitterLife Edition” / Sapporo White Belg CM

This is a commercial song by the five-member band Friends, formed in 2015, for Sapporo Beer’s product White Belg.

With its upbeat, refreshing sound, it makes you want to go grab a beer with your friends.

It’s truly a perfect track for a commercial.

Someone more important than a friendGoriki Ayame

Ayame Gōriki “A Person More Important Than Friends”

Speaking of Ayame Gouriki, you think of the Lunch Pack commercials, right? Judging by the song title, you might mistake it for a song about a lover, but it’s a wonderful friendship anthem.

It sings about a friend who’s more than just a “friend.” The dance she performs in the music video is impressively good, as you’d expect from someone with experience.

TOMORROWMayo Okamoto

Mayo Okamoto “TOMORROW” — from the DVD released on March 2: ‘Mayo Okamoto 20th Anniversary Tour ~Your Only Story Is Here~’

It’s a famous song by Mayo Okamoto that everyone has heard.

The track itself was released in 2000, but it was only recently used in a commercial—for Y!mobile.

It’s an encouraging anthem that cheers up a hurt friend, featuring vivid depictions of real-life situations and straightforward lyrics that leave a strong impression.

Feeling refreshedMoritaka Chisato

Chisato Moritaka “Kibun Sōkai” (Music Video)

The 22nd single by Chisato Moritaka, released in 1994.

It’s a song about a beautiful friendship between women: even though the person she likes ends up getting along with her friend, she cheers them on.

It gained popularity after being used in an Asahi Beer commercial.

Later, actress Yumi Adachi covered it, changing part of the lyrics to say “cola” instead of beer.

Far, far awayMakihara Noriyuki

Far Away, Far Away – Noriyuki Makihara (Full)

It’s a beloved classic by Noriyuki Makihara that was included on his 1992 album but wasn’t released as a single.

He self-covered the song in 2006, and that version was used in an NTT East Japan commercial featuring Yui Aragaki.