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[Covers and Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin’s Commercial Song [2026]

Kirin is a beverage manufacturer that handles a wide variety of drinks, from alcohol to soft drinks.

In beer, there’s Tanrei and Hon-Kirin; in chu-hi, Hyoketsu; and in soft drinks, Afternoon Tea and Kirin Lemon—its lineup is packed with popular products.

You also see their commercials on TV quite often, don’t you?

Kirin’s commercial songs sometimes use existing tracks as tie-ins, of course, but there are also many cases where the featured performers sing parody versions, or popular songs are reinterpreted as acoustic self-covers—unique versions you can only hear in the commercials.

In this article, we’ll introduce a whole selection of Kirin commercial tracks that many viewers have been curious about.

Enjoy!

[Covers and Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin Commercial Songs [2026] (71–80)

Kirin Beverage FIRE “The Moment the Spark Ignites”

To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta

Kenta Kiritani delivers a brilliant cover of that classic hit! New Kirin Fire commercial released
To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta

This commercial depicts Kenta Kiritani drinking Kirin’s Fire to fire himself up, while also conveying the crispness of its flavor.

It emphasizes the moment when Kiritani starts to sing, giving the whole piece a strong, powerful feel.

The song delivered powerfully in the footage is “To Feel The Fire,” familiar as the series’ CM song.

The original is a track by Stevie Wonder, which sings about the flame one needs within, set to a gentle melody.

Sung by Kenta Kiritani, it conveys a different kind of strength and resolve than the original—that’s the key point.

Kirin Beverage FIRE - Ignite Your Heart: 'Zaccheroni's Next Life' Version

Seasons of Love

Seasons of Love – Rent (Music Video)
Seasons of Love

This is about Alberto Zaccheroni, who also served as the head coach of Japan’s national soccer team, talking about how he would live in the present if he could go back to the past.

Even if he has regrets as a player, he has none as a coach; his claim that he always gives his all as a coach conveys a strong sense of determination.

The video has a cool image of him heading toward the coach’s field with a flare in hand.

The music that further accentuates that strength and cool atmosphere is “Seasons of Love.” Known as a featured song from the musical Rent, its grand development when the chorus hits feels like the skies clearing, revealing a positive emotion—like hope for what’s to come.

Kirin Beverage FIRE “Convenience Store Clerk” Version / “Traffic Security Guard” Version

When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge

When a Man Loves a Woman (2000 Remaster)
When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge

This is a series of commercials in which Yuriko Ishida watches people working hard in various professions and says, “Thank you, great job.” In this installment, two men appear: one is a convenience store clerk and the other a traffic security guard.

Watching Ishida observe each man’s meticulous, attentive work and offer words of appreciation, you can’t help but feel as if those words were spoken to you, which is heartwarming.

The BGM for this uplifting commercial is Percy Sledge’s “When a Man Loves a Woman.” As the title suggests, it describes what happens when a man loves a woman, and the sincere, single-minded devotion it portrays is sure to move you.

[Covers and Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin Commercial Songs [2026] (81–90)

Kirin Beverage FIRE One Day “Ignite Your Heart – Daiki Tsuneta” Version

flying boatKing Gnu

King Gnu – Hikōtei (Seaplane)
flying boatKing Gnu

This cool commercial with the catchphrase “Ignite Your Heart,” which ties into the product name, is for the canned coffee brand FIRE.

It features Daiki Tsuneta of King Gnu, showing him at work on music production.

His expressions and gestures add to the mood, making it a ruggedly stylish piece of film.

Many of you may have seen this CM on TV or video sites and found it memorable.

The background music is King Gnu’s 2019 release Hikoutei (Airship).

Riding on a powerful performance, the song delivers the message “Forge ahead without fear,” and as you listen, you can feel courage and fighting spirit well up inside.

Kirin Beer Tanrei Green Label 'GREEN HIT/BATTING' Version

Green, GreenThe New Christy Minstrels

The New Christy Minstrels ~ Green Green (1963)
Green, GreenThe New Christy Minstrels

This commercial highlights the refreshing taste that brings out the fun, featuring Satoshi Ohno, Masaki Aiba, and Jun Matsumoto enjoying Green Label.

While it mentions features like lower sugar content, their expressions convey that the flavor is robust enough that the adjustments aren’t noticeable.

The song “Green, Green” underscores the fresh atmosphere of the visuals.

Using acoustic instruments layered with gentle vocals, it clearly expresses a light, refreshing feel.

Kirin Beer Tanrei Green Label “Hige Dance” Version

Theme of the Beardtakashima akihiko & erekutorikku sheebaazu

This commercial features Ken Shimura appearing among men enjoying Green Label, taking the fun to the next level.

Shimura shows up in his “Hige Dance” outfit and calls out, “Ii n da yo,” to which the men reply, “Green da yo,” and everyone dances together as the excitement grows.

Playing in the background to convey the joy of the Hige Dance is ‘Hige no Theme.’ As soon as this song comes on, you can picture the Hige Dance being performed, and its powerful rhythm really highlights the fun.

Kirin Beer Tanrei Green Label “Kite Flying” Version

SHEŌhashi Torio

This commercial depicts Go Ayano and Ran Taniguchi flying a kite out in nature, and its fresh, breezy visuals convey the refreshing quality of Green Label as well.

The two enjoy a sunlit landscape in white outfits, and their gentle smiles create a relaxed atmosphere.

Further emphasizing that refreshing, laid-back mood is the song “SHE” by ohashiTrio.

Its calm sound and tender, conversational vocals are striking, and with their light touch, they also convey the joy found in tranquil moments.