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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] (141–150)

KIRIN LAGER BEER (Kirin Lager Beer)

Cheers!TOKIO

TOKIO Kirin Lager Commercial
Cheers!TOKIO

A popular TOKIO number that’s also loved as a cheer song! It originally started as a jingle for a lager beer commercial, but the vibe was completely revamped to create this track.

In the commercial, you can even see a rare performance featuring the members doing vocal percussion!

Kirin Beer Nodogoshi <Draft> “People Who Think About Deliciousness” Version

JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō

This commercial showcases the journey of Nodogoshi from the cultivation of raw ingredients, through the manufacturing process at the factory, to distribution and in-store displays, all the way until it reaches our hands.

By featuring the people involved at each stage, it powerfully conveys the dedication of many individuals.

The background music is a brass arrangement of Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “JUMP,” adding a bright and festive tone to the commercial.

Passion Out of Reach ~ Don’t Let Me GoMatsutōya Yumi

Falling Short of Passion ~Don’t Let Me Go~ → Tonight
Passion Out of Reach ~ Don't Let Me GoMatsutōya Yumi

It’s a song included on Yumi Matsutoya’s 23rd original album, released in 1991.

That year, it was used in a Kirin Lager Beer commercial.

Although it’s an album track, an official promotional video is available on Yumi Matsutoya’s official website.

The song was covered by Nao Matsuzaki in 1999.

Kirin Lemon: “Summer, Those Guys.” Version

Kirin Lemon SongLiSA

Music video released for LiSA’s powerful yet bittersweet ‘Kirin Lemon Song’; Ryota Bando portrays a ‘recklessly passionate youth.’ New Kirin Lemon commercial: “Summer, Those Guys.”
Kirin Lemon SongLiSA

Speaking of Kirin Lemon commercials, they became a hot topic thanks to numerous musicians who did covers featuring their own distinctive original parts.

Among them, this version sung by LiSA is a standout: her vocals paired with the powerful piano accompaniment make the song feel incredibly dramatic.

Oh, What A Night!Kubota Toshinobu

A song featured on Toshinobu Kubota’s best-of album “the BADDEST,” released in 1989.

It was originally created for a Kirin Mets commercial and wasn’t intended for record release, but due to high demand it was first put on record with this album.

It’s an upbeat, lively track.

Kirin Strong Seven

Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi

Angel with Broken Wings <2008 Version>
Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi

It was released in 1985 as Ayumi Nakamura’s third single.

It became her biggest hit, and in 1991, a youth film titled “Broken-Winged Angel,” which used many of her songs, was released.

Starting in mid-October 2008, a “Strong Version,” re-recorded with new vocals and arrangement, was used as a commercial jingle.

BoyhoodInoue Yosui

This is a single released by Yosui Inoue in 1990.

It is his biggest hit and is often cited as one of his signature songs.

Widely used in commercials, it gained renewed attention in 2008 when it was featured in a Kirin Beer ad.

A classic by Yosui Inoue loved across generations, it has also been covered by many artists.

In conclusion

We’ve introduced, all at once, the songs featured in Kirin’s commercials. The music that gently accompanies the visuals deepens the impression of the product. I hope you’ve been able to find information on the tracks you heard and were curious about in Kirin’s ads.