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Beautiful tear-jerking songs / songs that make you cry your eyes out

[Tearjerker] The emotional song from the popular commercial. A collection of memorable, popular melodies.

Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly moved by a melody from a TV commercial? There are times when music delivered alongside just a few seconds of imagery resonates deep in your chest and brings you to the verge of tears.

Many of us have probably experienced moments like that.

Songs chosen for commercials possess a special power to capture the heart in a very short span of time.

In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tear-jerking hits that made waves in commercials—from love songs to anthems that cheer on life.

We hope you’ll find a track that speaks to your heart.

[Tearjerker] The emotional songs from commercials that made waves: A collection of memorable, popular melodies (41–50)

I’m proudKahara Tomomi

I’m Proud Making by Tetsuya Komuro & Tomomi Kahala.mp4
I'm proudKahara Tomomi

The TBC Tokyo Beauty Center “the Lady Esthetic TBC” commercial song.

With the catchphrase “Something that can make you more beautiful than love,” the beautiful ad featuring the artist herself became a hot topic.

The PV and other footage were shot in Los Angeles.

A massive hit that broke numerous records.

[Tearjerker] The emotional songs from commercials that made waves: A collection of memorable popular melodies (51–60)

From The Tragedy of Woman WYakushimaru Hiroko

Hiroko Yakushimaru – Woman (from “W’s Tragedy”) [from ‘Premium Acoustic Night: Toki no Tobira ~Look For A Star~’]
From The Tragedy of Woman WYakushimaru Hiroko

Shiseido’s “Porcelia” commercial song.

It was also used as the theme song for the film “W’s Tragedy,” in which she herself appeared.

A sad yet beautiful masterpiece themed around the end of a romance.

Despite being an idol’s song, it’s remarkably mature; the composition was done by Yumi Matsutoya.

swallowtail butterflyPorunogurafiti

The CM song for FT Shiseido’s “Tissera.” Following the previous year’s “Saudade,” this track also became a million seller.

Members of Porno Graffitti appear in the commercial as well.

A song about anguished love set to a folklore-style melody.

CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Amuro Namie

A double tie-in song used as the theme for a drama and in a commercial for Hitachi Maxell’s “maxell MD” featuring the artist herself.

It shipped a total of about 2.5 million copies.

Eight months later, Namie Amuro herself got married, and a maxi single was released as a commemorative wedding edition.

DEPARTURESglobe

globe / 「DEPARTURES(from LIVE DVD globe the best live 1995-2002)」
DEPARTURESglobe

The JR “Ski Ski” commercial song featuring Yutaka Takenouchi and Makiko Esumi.

It was globe’s biggest hit single and became a massive success, ranking 15th on the all-time singles chart.

The version used in the commercial is in a higher key than the single version.

era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

Era - Live 2010–11 (from Tokyo International Forum Hall A)
era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki

A song used in many programs and elsewhere, including Suntory’s “BOSS.” Even about 40 years after its 1975 release, it remains a beloved classic.

It is sometimes sung at graduation ceremonies and is included in music textbooks, making it popular across a wide range of generations.

foreignerKUBOTA Saki

Foreigner – Saki Kubota (Full)
foreignerKUBOTA Saki

The commercial song for Sanyo Electric’s color TV “Kukkiri Tate 7.” It’s Saki Kubota’s debut single, released in 1979.

Brimming with exotic flair, the song became a major hit and has been covered by many artists.

A super-famous track loved across generations.