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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 (31–40)

KATE Rabyrinth Art Dial Mascara

8EIGHT8Kimura Kaera

The title track from Kaela Kimura’s sixth major-label album, released in 2011.

It’s got a cool, rock-driven vibe that deliberately sets aside her usual cuteness, which makes it all the more striking.

By the way, “8EIGHT8” isn’t meant to signify good luck in the sense of an ever-expanding eight; it’s sung as a spider that eats the monsters in everyone’s hearts.

It’s a song that showcases her creative power as an artist, with an energy that doesn’t make you think it’s her first album after giving birth.

KATE “Real Create Eyes” Edition

KEKKOKimura Kaera

An upbeat, pop-rock track with great groove.

Kaela Kimura’s signature clear vocals shine, and the guitar she strums herself is seriously cool.

The lyrics carry a sense of hope that urges you to move on to the next step, and as you listen, your energy rises—just like the title suggests.

After becoming a mother, instead of leaning into a “mom” image, Kaela Kimura chose to keep pushing aggressively, showing us her drive.

It’s a song that feels youthful and lively—brisk, exhilarating—and one that seems bound to give you a boost of her power.

KATE “Dual Blend Eyes” Version

deep beepKimura Kaera

After working as a model, Kaela Kimura established her popularity with her distinctive style and approachable rock numbers.

The song “deep beep” was used in the “Dual blend eyes” commercial.

Like “Kidoairaku plus Ai,” which was also featured in a KATE commercial, it appears on the album 8EIGHT8.

Produced by Shinobu Watanabe of ASPARAGUS, it’s a rock track notable for its striking guitar cutting.

The rhythm—crafted around the theme of an alarm and designed to wake you up—is also a highlight.

Hope, set into motion.

Lips, speak passionately of youCrystal Kay

Speak of You with Passionate Lips – Machiko Watanabe, Seiko Matsuda – (High Quality) 2005
Lips, speak passionately of youCrystal Kay

The energetic, euphoric tone of the song is striking.

Sung by Crystal Kay, this track was featured as the commercial song for “Kibō yo, Ugokidase” (“Hope, set in motion”).

It has an original version: the song was first released in 1980 by Machiko Watanabe.

Lips—an element that expresses femininity and, by extension, one’s true self—serve as the theme, and the passionate lyrics pair perfectly with Crystal Kay’s dazzling vocals.

With this song, doing your makeup might just become more fun!

DEW shiroiro oil: a versatile white oil you can use anytime

Original songSasaki Tooru

I’m drawn in by the modern, contemporary-style sound arrangement.

This is the song that was used for Kanebo’s “Anytime, Various White Oil” commercial.

It was composed by Toru Sasaki, a composer with Handsome Tracks, Inc.

The crisp sonic image matches the clean feel of the commercial.

It’s not exactly passionate, yet it doesn’t lean fully into cool detachment either—its high-sense tone is striking.

If anything could be called “sophisticated music,” this would be it.

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (41–50)

KATE LinerEX2.0 20SS

Never BoundKaori Takeda

Kana Adachi: “What is this speed! A Cinderella Girl chosen from 125,094 people, stirring a buzz at Koshien.” First pitch at the Hanshin vs. Yokohama DeNA game, Koshien Stadium, May 3, 2018.
Never Bound Kaori Takeda

In 2020, Ayami Nakajo, who is active as a model and actress, appeared in the commercial for KATE LinerEX2.0 20SS, which featured the song “Never Bound.” The lyrics and composition for the CM were handled by different creators, and the singer Kaori Takeda performed the vocals.

She’s a seasoned professional who has sung numerous commercial songs, including Honda’s CM song “Rock ’n’ Roll Widow.” The high-pitched vocals, kept at a steady tempo, match KATE’s mysterious vibe and look really cool.

KATE SPIDER’S TRAP

I DON’T KNOWMICA 3 CHU

Mika Nakashima “I DON’T KNOW” MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
I DON’T KNOWMICA 3 CHU

I bet some of you have even sung this at karaoke.

It’s the song used in the “SPIDER’S TRAP” spot featuring Mika Nakashima herself—an all-English-lyrics, hard-hitting, no-frills rock number.

It made waves for its collaboration with the comedy trio Morisanchu, which came about because Mika Nakashima, a fan of theirs, personally reached out to them.

Released under the name MICA 3 CHU, it’s included on the album VOICE as well as KATE’s compilation album NO MORE RULES.

The catchy chorus makes you want to shout along, and the free-spirited attitude is just cool.

The synergy between Mika Nakashima and a band is truly the best, isn’t it?