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Compilation of Daihatsu commercials: the cast and BGM are captivating too!

Daihatsu offers a wide lineup of vehicles, including kei cars, compact cars, and crossover SUVs.

One hallmark of the brand is its many commercials that resonate with younger audiences.

They often feature songs by trending domestic artists or covers of classic hits, so the CM songs frequently draw attention.

In this article, we’ll introduce Daihatsu’s commercials, touching on both the cast and the background music.

If there’s a commercial you saw somewhere and were curious about, be sure to check out this article.

Daihatsu Commercial Roundup: The Cast and BGM Are Attractive Too! (41–50)

Daihatsu Taft “Extraordinary Every Day” Edition

DAIHATSU TAFT CM "A Special Everyday" Version 15 Seconds

The song “groove on!”, which started airing in the TAFT commercial at the end of November 2021, is a track written specifically for the ad by Awesome City Club, known for their hit “Wasurena.” The clear, expansive vocals and harmonies of atagi and PORIN are a pleasure to hear, making it a truly groovy tune.

As of this writing, it seems the full audio hasn’t been released yet, but it carries that uniquely Awesome, refreshing sound that feels like it would add a splash of color to an enjoyable everyday life.

Daihatsu Taft “Prologue” Version

Daihatsu Taft commercial Chidori Daigo

The commercial for Daihatsu’s kei car Taft, released in June 2020, features Michael Kaneko’s cover of “Radio Taiso no Uta” (The Radio Calisthenics Song).

It’s up-tempo and feels much more pop and cheerful than the original, doesn’t it? The Taft that debuted in 2020 is actually the second generation—the first generation was sold back in 1974 as a Jeep-style passenger vehicle! That one had quite a different vibe from the current Taft.

Meanwhile, the new Taft, with its boxy design and the large glass roof above the driver’s seat that hints at the dawn of a new kind of automobile, pairs perfectly with the lyrics of this song!

Daihatsu Boon “Boon Squad: Umbrella Magic”

[Daihatsu Boon Commercial] - Japan Edition 2019 (1)

Wilson Pickett’s 1966 release “Land of 1000 Dances” has been covered by countless artists around the world.

In this Boon commercial, they use an arranged vocalese version of “Land of 1000 Dances” that repeats the name “Boon”! While keeping the original’s upbeat, groovy vibe, it’s been made even more pop and catchy—an arrangement that perfectly matches the colorful, cute Boon.

The arrangement was done by Hiroaki Yamashita, who has worked on many commercial songs.

DAIHATSU Thor “Wizard” Version

Gaku Hamada turns into a wizard — the super fun commercial for Daihatsu’s Thor

The memorable music from the Thor “Wizard” commercial featuring Gaku Hamada is an original piece composed by Tatsuki Hashimoto, who is active as a composer and arranger.

It has a fun, comical, and cute vibe, doesn’t it? On Aiin Co., Ltd.’s official website, it carries a more exotic atmosphere compared to the CM, and in the second half you can hear a cool slapped bass.

Every now and then, why not stretch a little and enjoy that deluxe mood… Please listen while savoring the fantasy feel that might put you in just that kind of mood.

Daihatsu Tanto Custom: The ‘Man Who Makes It Shine’ Edition

[Daihatsu Tanto Custom TV Commercial] - Kei Car Edition 2018 -

The commercial for the Tanto Custom featuring DAIGO that aired in December 2018 used a really cool track—so cool that many people online said they wanted to hear the full version, and it became quite a hot topic.

Some even commented that it sounded like a Fall Out Boy song! But in fact, the track was an original piece written specifically for the commercial.

Although the artist hasn’t been officially revealed, it’s a very stylish and cool song that perfectly matches the image of the Tanto Custom.