Kao’s commercial song. A popular jingle.
Kao is a major manufacturer that handles a wide range of products, including detergents, shampoos, and skincare items.
Their commercials convey a refined corporate image, evoking a fresh, warm feeling—just watching them can be soothing, can’t it?
In this article, we introduce the songs featured in Kao’s commercials!
We’ve gathered a wide selection, from the latest to slightly older ones.
If you’ve ever wondered, “What was the song from that commercial with that actress?” this article might answer your question!
Find the Kao CM songs you’ve been curious about and add them to your playlist.
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Kao’s CM songs. Popular commercial songs (31–40)
The Theory of HappinessShiina Ringo
Titled “The Day I Cooked for the First Time,” this commercial depicts, in softly drawn illustrations, a child taking on the challenge of cooking with their mother for the very first time.
Watching it likely brought back memories of your own first attempt at cooking.
The series features its signature touch: children’s voices singing ‘Koufukuron’ (A Theory of Happiness).
The original song was Shiina Ringo’s debut single, released in 1998.
Its lyrics—chronicling the earnest struggle to protect someone precious—are captivating, and many people were moved by them at the time of release and continue to be moved even now.
Somedayhitomi
It was released in 1999 as hitomi’s 13th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Kao’s “Sofina Aube Rouge Dresious,” with lyrics written by hitomi.
Released about a month after the previous single, it reached No.
25 on the Oricon chart.
Blue Hawaiitota
Here’s a refreshing track that fits perfectly with a shampoo and conditioner commercial.
The lyrics, which rhyme almost like a rap, are pleasant to the ear.
It evokes the image of Blue Hawaii shaved ice from summer festivals during our youth.
The song also conveys the clean, invigorating feel of the shampoo.
The commercial’s concept suggests a shampoo that restores moisture to hair damaged from dyeing it freely during the summer, regardless of school rules.
It’s the kind of song that makes you want to give it a try.
Sign wa B New Arrange Ver.B Komachi
This commercial features B Komachi from the anime “Oshi no Ko” as ambassadors for Kao’s Essential, highlighting the relationship between hair and idols.
It playfully conveys that even when dancing as idols, they can maintain beautifully styled, unruffled hair.
Further accentuating the light, breezy feel of the visuals is B Komachi’s signature song, “Sign wa B.” Its colorful, pop idol sound and buoyant vocals—complete with call-and-response—convey a sense of exhilaration to listeners.
ME ME MEMEOVV
This commercial promotes the appeal of MEMEME, Kao’s new haircare brand, through the stylish presence of MEOVV.
Set against various backdrops, it features dance performances that powerfully express the pursuit of one’s own unique, beautiful hair.
The song that further accentuates the cool and powerful vibe of the visuals is MEOVV’s “ME ME ME.” It’s dance music with a strikingly resonant rhythm, and the smoothly layered vocals convey a sense of ease and confidence.
Kao’s commercial songs: Popular commercial songs (41–50)
Bubble GumNewJeans
This commercial showcases beautiful hair with Essential through a unique world where the members of NewJeans take on a school sports festival.
By showing various moments related to the event—like them sprinting and cheering—it conveys that their hair stays soft in any situation.
The song that further emphasizes the light, airy feeling expressed in the visuals is NewJeans’ “Bubble Gum.” While the rhythm is calm, the beat resonates strongly, giving the impression of conveying everyday relaxation along with the excitement found within it.
LA LA LA Love Songtofubeats、kojikoji
This commercial from Essential’s THE BEAUTY introduces a shampoo that protects your hair and depicts the kind of beauty it leads to.
It focuses on Ai Mikami’s hair, and the gentle volume and shine clearly convey how effective it is.
The song that further accentuates the calm atmosphere portrayed in the visuals is a cover of “LA LA LA LOVE SONG.” Compared to Toshinobu Kubota’s original, the arrangement is slower and even more soothing, strongly conveying a sense of relaxation and a floating, airy feel.