[Cup Noodles Commercial] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2026]
Nissin Cup Noodles, a classic staple of instant ramen, is a product you often see at convenience stores and supermarkets! The Cup Noodles commercials are charming for their meticulous creativity—ranging from drama-style spots to humorous ones that use parody songs with lyrics themed around Cup Noodles.
A wide variety of music, both Western and Japanese, is featured in these ads.
We’ve picked out tracks used in the latest commercials as well as songs from older ones, so take this opportunity to explore and enjoy a range of tunes.
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[Cup Noodles Commercial] Popular Jingle. Historical CM Songs [2026] (21–30)
Number one punk!Za Kuromaniyonzu
A track by The Cro-Magnons, formed by members who previously belonged to famous bands such as THE BLUE HEARTS, SADS, and Gargoyle.
The song was used in Nissin Cup Noodles’ “Gundam” commercial, and its punchy yet loose vocals paired with tight instrumentation really amp up the energy.
As you watch the scene of Gundam standing up with a kettle in hand, you can’t help but feel a sense of exhilaration, as if something new is about to begin.
It’s a number that captures the excitement typical of Cup Noodles commercials, which are always a hot topic.
and I love youMr.Children
Released in 2005, this song is included on Mr.Children’s 12th album, “I ♥ U,” and was also featured on their 27th single, “Yon-ji Gen Four Dimensions.” It was written in 30 minutes during a break in recording, and was used as the theme song for Nissin Foods’ “Cup Noodles NO BORDER” commercial.
[Cup Noodles Commercial] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2026] (31–40)
The Summer That Vanished Beyond the GlassSuzuki Masayuki
Composed and produced by Yoshiyuki Osawa, it was released in 1986 as Masayuki Suzuki’s first solo single.
It was used as a campaign song for Cup Noodles and is also included on compilation albums.
A classic that depicts a summer romance, Glass-Goshi ni Kieta Natsu brings back youthful memories for many listeners.
A love song that blends a touch of bravado with a quiet, aching tenderness.
The tasteful guitar is performed by Tomoyasu Hotei, and together with Masayuki Suzuki’s sultry vocals, it’s a wonderful track that conveys a mature warmth and generosity.
Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi
This is the third single by singer-songwriter Ayumi Nakamura, who is still active today as a female rock singer known for her unforgettable, distinctive husky voice.
Released as the song for a Nissin Cup Noodles TV commercial aired in 1985, it became Nakamura’s biggest hit and her signature track.
In 1991, it was also used as the main theme for the coming-of-age film “Tsubasa no Oretai Angel,” which featured many of her songs.
With lyrics that depict the bittersweetness and inner conflicts of youth and a boldly rock-inflected vocal performance, it’s a refreshing number that stands as a hallmark of the 1980s J-pop scene.
Kiss & CryUtada Hikaru
As part of the FREEDOM-PROJECT, this is one of the commercials that aired between 2006 and 2008.
The animation, created with Katsuhiro Otomo—known as the author of Akira—was used, and many viewers likely paid close attention to its animation style and story.
Even now, watching it is exciting—it’s a captivating commercial.
The BGM features Hikaru Utada’s 2007 release “Kiss & Cry,” a love song with strikingly unique lyrics that even include the words “Nissin Cup Noodles!”
Crimson CoordinatesLinked Horizon
A collaboration commercial with the popular anime Attack on Titan.
Released online on June 11, 2018 as a web-only video for Cup Noodles Smoky Chili Soy Sauce featuring “rare mystery meat.” It shows the Survey Corps members like Eren and Levi acting completely differently from usual—wielding a fork and a kettle as they drive out the mystery meat.
It’ll give you a little chuckle!
SherryOzaki Yutaka
This song is included on “Kikisen” (The Tropic of Return), released in 1985 as Yutaka Ozaki’s second album, and the album consists of two discs, Side A and Side B.
The track on Side B is a piece in which Ozaki, while looking at the Kanda River, poured out his vulnerable feelings, and it was used as a program-limited commercial song for Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles.