Wanted to watch them again! Kirin Ichiban Commercials: A Complete List of CM Songs Through the Years [2026]
While it’s easy to focus on the star-studded cast—starting with Arashi, rising young actor Gaku Hamada, and Ichiro, who drinks beer so deliciously with actor-level prowess—the CM songs also dramatically enhance the presentation.
This time, we’re spotlighting those commercial songs, as well as the direction of the commercials themselves.
Based on reliable feedback from our readers, we researched what’s popular and carefully selected the most highly regarded CM songs.
If you’ve been thinking, “I wanted to watch that one again!” this is for you—please take a look!
Here we go.
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Wanted to watch them again! Kirin Ichiban Shibori commercials: A roundup of CM songs through the years [2026] (11–20)
Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life
Following the previous installment, this commercial charmingly showcases the lighthearted banter between the father-daughter duo played by Etsushi Toyokawa and Ayami Nakajo.
It’s fun to watch the predictable yet delightful moment when the father—who’s convinced that a zero-carb beer couldn’t possibly be good—can’t help blurting out, “It’s delicious.” The classic song by the British comedy troupe Monty Python used as the BGM adds a warm, cozy mood.
Sky of my hometown
I think a lot of people recognize it from beer commercials but don’t know what the song actually is.
It originally began as a Scottish folk song, and in Japan it became familiar as a school song with lyrics written by the lyricist Kenju Owada.
The melody somewhat resembles “Auld Lang Syne,” doesn’t it? Kirin Beer’s commercials feature various versions with different lyrics, so keep an ear out.
If you love beer, just listening to them will put you in a good mood—try looking them up!
BOY MEETS GIRLTRF
This is a Kirin Ichiban commercial featuring Hikari Mitsushima, whose cheerful singing leaves a strong impression.
Mitsushima dances light steps to the rhythm of the song, and her buoyant mood feels contagious even through the screen.
By the way, the tune she’s humming is TRF’s signature 1994 hit “BOY MEETS GIRL.” Set to the era-defining TK sound, it portrays a love story that makes the heart flutter.
Twist And ShoutThe Beatles
This commercial conveys what kind of flavor Kirin Ichiban Shibori White has by layering impressions from various people in an easy-to-understand way.
It features Fuka Koshiba and Masaki Okada in their first beer commercial, and unfolds with letters arriving from their seniors in the CM world—Shinichi Tsutsumi, Ryohei Suzuki, and Kento Kaku.
Drawing on those comments as well, the ad depicts them savoring the beer.
The song that underscores the fun, people-connected atmosphere is The Beatles’ “Twist and Shout.” The way the track begins and then gradually builds in power is striking, heightening the sense of anticipation that something new is about to start.
Always Look On The Bright Side Of LifeMonty Python
In the Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero-Carb commercials, “Second Beer” and “What Are Carbs?”, the familiar Etsushi Toyokawa appears.
Toyokawa has been featured in Ichiban Shibori Zero-Carb ads for some time, and he plays a character who stubbornly refuses to acknowledge “zero carbs.” Even so, the key point of these commercials is that with just one sip he can’t help but say, “Delicious!” You can really feel Kirin Beer’s intention for people who enjoy regular beer to give it a try.
Little Brown Jug (parody version)
Among the most famous numbers in jazz, “Little Brown Jug” is featured in this commercial, which boldly turns the snappy tune into a parody.
Set to footage for Kirin Ichiban Shibori Draft Beer, it’s a unique piece that weaves the feelings and lines from those moments when you just want a beer into the melody.
Wanted to watch them again! Kirin Ichiban commercials: a roundup of all-time commercial songs [2026] (21–30)
SummerHisaishi Joe
This is a commercial in which hop farmers from Tono City in Iwate Prefecture highlight the strengths of the hops they grow themselves, introducing how using them is indispensable for making delicious Japanese beer.
The background music accompanying this narration features Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer,” a magical track with a distinctly Japanese sensibility that perfectly suits a commercial themed around Japanese hops and Japanese beer.
In conclusion
So far, we’ve introduced several songs from the KIRIN Ichiban Shibori commercials. The ones that remain popular feature Arashi, famous actresses, and the renowned actor Ichiro. The songs used in the commercials tend to have a lot of different arrangements, allowing you to enjoy their variations.