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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 CM songs: Popular commercial songs (21–30)

Lavshuca Rouge Star Classics Yoshimura Yumi Ver.

My StoryPUFFY

PUFFY 'My Story' Official Music Video
My StoryPUFFY

“My Story,” which was used as the song for Lavshuca’s commercial.

Released as a single in 2008, it was composed by the Swedish band The Merrymakers, with lyrics written by the two members of PUFFY.

It’s an upbeat tune whose straightforward sincerity—so characteristic of PUFFY—rides on a fast-paced band sound and really hits home.

The chorus, which feels like an outpouring of emotion, resonates deeply, and Ami and Yumi’s powerful unison gives you the energy to keep going.

KATE Lash Former web commercial: “#Koso-Teku — secret techniques for you who are doing your best.”

Original songparanoid void

High school girls spotted secret youth tricks!! Miwa Suzuki, Ayano Tatsuki, Airi Otsuki, Suzu Yamanouchi, “The hidden tricks behind ‘kawaii’” / KATE web commercial: “#KosoTecu — Secret techniques for you who are doing your best.”
Original songparanoid void

The song used in the Rushformer web commercial “#KosoTech – Secret Techniques for You Who Keep Trying” was specially written by the girls’ post-rock band paranoid void.

Known for their instrumentals that weave in odd meters and polyrhythms, their sound is solid and full of dynamic shifts—so cool! It’s also interesting how the switches sync with the pacing of the commercial.

The guitar riff is so catchy that once you hear it, it won’t leave your head.

Since it’s instrumental, it also makes great BGM to elevate your makeup time or any special moments!

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (31–40)

Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

Morning Musume. “Love Dance Site” (MV)
Love Dance SiteMōningu Musume.

It was released in 2000 as Morning Musume’s eighth single.

The song was used in a Kanebo “SALA” TV commercial featuring then-member Natsumi Abe, and it became their second million-selling single according to Oricon.

Produced by Tsunku, it won the Excellence Award at the 42nd Japan Record Awards.

KATE Spring 2010

SPIRALNakajima Mika

A tie-in song for KATE’s Spring 2010 commercial, in which Mika Nakashima herself also appeared.

It’s a track from the album “STAR,” which includes many tie-in songs, and she co-wrote the lyrics with Ayumi Miyazaki.

Though it’s a love song that hints at an affair, its cool vocals paired with a bold, forward-leaning attitude are striking.

The comfortable groove matches Mika Nakashima’s mysterious, immersive musicality, making it an R&B-tinged number recommended for fans of “Love Addict.”

EVITA 'Bubble Experience Squad'

AnniversaryImai Miki

Miki Imai – “Anniversary” (from 30th Anniversary Concert Tour 2015 “Colour”)
AnniversaryImai Miki

The CM tie-in song for EVITA’s “Bara Awa Taikentai” campaign in which she herself appeared in 2016 is Miki Imai’s “Anniversary.” It’s the lead track from her 2015 album “Colour,” her first since relocating to London.

The song has a jazzy, mature vibe, enveloping you in a pleasant mood throughout with its dazzling brass and sprightly guitar.

As the lyrics suggest, the step-like tempo and Miki Imai’s clear, translucent vocals are wonderful, turning even unchanging daily life into a special moment.

Brain SUGARYoshikawa Koji

It was released in 1992 as Koji Kikkawa’s 16th single.

The song was a single cut from the 1992 album “Shyness Overdrive,” and it was used in a Kanebo “NFL” commercial.

The lyrics were written by Goro Matsui, and the music was composed by Koji Kikkawa.

MUGO… so sexyKudō Shizuka

Mugo… Sexy (Mugon… Iroppoi) Shizuka Kudo
MUGO... so sexyKudō Shizuka

It was released in 1988 as Shizuka Kudo’s fifth single.

The song was used as Kanebo’s 1988 autumn promotion image song, with lyrics written by Miyuki Nakajima.

It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and with this song she made her first appearance at the 39th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.