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Kanebo’s commercial song. A popular jingle

You often see commercials for Kanebo, a major cosmetics manufacturer, when you’re watching TV, right?

In particular, the KATE commercials often feature popular actresses and artists, so I think they’re ads that really catch your eye.

The music used in Kanebo’s commercials frequently ties in with songs by popular artists or their covers.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the commercial tracks that have been used in Kanebo’s ads so far.

If there’s a song you heard in a commercial that caught your attention, be sure to give it a proper listen.

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (51–60)

Kanebo media luxe “Powder Foundation” Edition

La La La

The TV commercial for Kanebo media luxe powder foundation features Hiroko Hatano happily sharing how pleasant it is to use.

The song “La La La” expresses the joy and excitement of using the product.

As everyone knows, it’s a famous song by Maki Ohguro, though the commercial uses a cover version.

The lively choral feel matches the mood of the ad.

It might be fun to compare it with the original track.

MY SUGAR CATNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'MY SUGAR CAT' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
MY SUGAR CATNakajima Mika

It was released in 2006 as Mika Nakashima’s 19th single.

The lyrics were written by Mika Nakashima herself, and the song was used in a commercial for Kanebo Cosmetics’ KATE brand.

It reached No.

14 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a reggae-style track.

Wednesday MoonTokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga / Wednesday Moon
Wednesday MoonTokunaga Hideaki

It was released in 1991 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s 11th single.

The song was used in a Kanebo “ZENITH” commercial in which Tokunaga himself appeared, and it became his only single to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This track is currently out of print.

1978 Kanebo Autumn Campaign CM Song

Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro

Masahiro Kuwana’s “Sexual Violet No.

1” was released in 1979 and is one of his signature songs.

The lyrics have a sexy vibe, seemingly singing about a man–woman relationship, and combined with the guitar-driven, powerful sound, they convey a unique, forceful image.

One reason the song became a hit was its use in a Kanebo commercial, which is said to have boosted Kuwana’s popularity.

The structure, with the title repeated in the chorus, leaves the song name firmly imprinted in your mind.

STAY 〜now I’m here〜Dream

dream / STAY ~now I’m here~ (Dream ‘Process’ 2002)
STAY 〜now I'm here〜Dream

It was released in 2001 as Dream’s 10th single.

The song was used in Kanebo’s “Hadabisei” autumn 2001 TV commercial and is a ballad single.

The choreography, created by Kana Tachibana together with female dancer Nahoko Nezu, features a dance that conveys a mature, sensual appeal.