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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’s commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (1–10)

COFFRET D’OR Beautiful Skin, Vivid Color Swirl “Cheek” Edition

So BeautifulMay J.

May J. / “So Beautiful” MUSIC VIDEO (included in the single “ReBirth” released on 2/25) (short ver.)
So BeautifulMay J.

So Beautiful,” the Coffret D’or commercial song featuring May J.

herself, is included on her best-of album “May J.

W BEST – Original & Covers –,” which compiles both her 2015 original and the cover version.

It’s an empowering anthem for women with a sparkling aura, brimming with bright energy that makes it feel like you’re reborn and the world changes with you.

May J.’s soft, joyful vocals make it a wonderful track—light and uplifting, sure to put a spring in your step!

song for youEXILE

song for you EXILE COVER Ryo&MASATOSHI from WITHDOM
song for youEXILE

It was released in 2002 as EXILE’s fourth single.

The song was used as the image song for Kanebo’s “REVUE” TV commercial, and TAKE from Skoop On Somebody participated in the chorus.

It’s a gentle medium-tempo ballad from EXILE’s early days.

Hey! ~Woman, Passion~Daikoku Maki

It was released in 1998 as Maki Ohguro’s 18th single.

The lyrics and music were written by Maki Ohguro, and it was used as the commercial song for Kanebo Cosmetics’ “TESTIMO II.” It reached No.

5 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, marking her 17th consecutive entry into the Oricon Top 10.

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (11–20)

Kanebo KATE “KATE LIGHTS ON SHADOW.” Version

Backlight -replica-Vaundy

This commercial powerfully showcases the unique, shadow-enhancing finish of KATE’s LIGHTS ON SHADOW by layering animation over live action.

The transition from black-and-white animation to color, followed by live-action bursting onto the screen, conveys a clear sense of beauty and growing confidence.

Further accentuating the dynamism and strength depicted in the visuals is Vaundy’s track “Backlight -replica-.” The tense, powerful band sound is striking, and combined with his bold, expansive vocals, it evokes an unstoppable forward-driving energy.

“Pact Nagasawa” version

Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

Bruno Mars – Just The Way You Are (Official Music Video)
Just The Way You AreBruno Mars

The song used in the 2016 Coffret D’or commercial featuring Masami Nagasawa and Makiko Takizawa was “Just The Way You Are.” It’s Bruno Mars’s debut single released in 2010—a massive hit by the Grammy-winning, globally beloved melody maker.

A love song about liking someone exactly as they are, its outstanding pop sensibility and soothing vocals never fail to move you whenever you listen.

It’s a classic wrapped in a sweet, bright charm that can lift your spirits even when you’re feeling a bit down.

Sweet FateUA

UA – Sweet Destiny – LIVE AMETORA 1998 Sweet Destiny
Sweet FateUA

Released in 1997 as UA’s seventh single in total.

The lyrics were written by UA, and the song was used in a Kanebo “Testimo II” commercial.

Although UA was on maternity leave at the time, the track was rushed into production in December of the previous year, and it went on to become the best-selling single of her career.

A net with a sighMinamino Yoko

"Breathless Net (Yoko Minamino)" Fumi Oto - piano and vocals
A net with a sighMinamino Yoko

It was released in 1988 as Yoko Minamino’s 11th single.

The song was used as Kanebo’s spring image song, reached No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, surpassed 300,000 copies sold for the first time, and became Minamino’s biggest hit.