[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!
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[Covers and parody versions are appealing too] Kirin Commercial Songs [2026] (161–170)
Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Yū
A commercial set in Nuwara Eliya, Sri Lanka, where the tea leaves used in Gogo-no-Kocha are grown.
Ren Meguro is seen gazing over the tea fields of Nuwara Eliya, and his moved expression is particularly striking.
The background music features a strings arrangement of “Momen no Handkerchief,” which makes the visuals even more beautiful.
mysteryHoshino Gen
The hit song Fushigi by Gen Hoshino was used in Kirin Beer’s commercial Tanrei Green Label: “Short Sleeves and Green Label.” The track balances stylishness with a touch of ennui, and the commercial captures that mood perfectly, resulting in a laid-back, easygoing atmosphere that matches the song’s tone.
[Covers and Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin Commercial Songs [2026] (171–180)
Call From RioToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
In the commercial for Kirin Beer’s Chu-Hi, Hyoketsu Muto (zero sugar), Issey Takahashi appears.
In a seaside bar, all the customers are drinking Hyoketsu Muto, highlighting how widely the product is embraced.
It wraps up with Takahashi taking a delicious-looking sip, a direction that really reinforces its appeal!
If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi
This is a series of commercials introducing the renewed deliciousness of Namacha.
There are three versions: the “Appearance” spot featuring Ryohei Suzuki, another “Appearance” spot featuring Mitsuki Takahata, and the “Good Day, Good Tea” spot.
The commercial with Suzuki is set in Shonan, while Takahata’s version showcases streetscapes in New Zealand.
The background music is Yumi Matsutoya’s Yasashisa ni Tsutsumaretanara.
Although it was released in 1974, the song has been featured in many commercials since then and was also chosen as the theme song for the film Kiki’s Delivery Service, making it a beloved classic across generations.
To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta
The canned coffee with a crisp, sharp taste—FIRE—used “To Feel The Fire” as the CM song for its “People on FIRE: Lighting a Flame in Working You” commercial.
Stevie Wonder wrote the song specifically for the ad after receiving a letter from a Kirin employee at the time asking him to “ignite the hearts of the Japanese people through music.” This long-running, storied track has been covered by Kenta Kiritani.
His straightforward, soaring vocals are wonderful, aren’t they? It gives you the power to push through a little more, together with your favorite cup.
When you wish upon a star
Set to the dramatic 1940 song “When You Wish Upon a Star,” this is the Afternoon Tea commercial titled “Snowman’s Dream.” On a snowy, frigid day, it opens with a scene of a girl offering a warm milk tea to a snowman.
You can’t help but worry, thinking, “If she gives something that warm to a snowman, he’ll melt…” But the moment she hands over the milk tea, the snowman transforms into a human! Ren Meguro plays the role of the snowman, receiving the milk tea from the girl in this heartwarming story.
The background music, famous as Pinocchio’s theme song, has been arranged even more mellow than the original, making it a perfect fit for the snowy scenes.
Uptown GirlBilly Joel
Have you seen the Kirin Beer Greens Free commercial series featuring Miho Kanno? The way she drinks so deliciously is really memorable, isn’t it? The song playing in the background is Billy Joel’s “Uptown Girl.” It matches the fresh vibe of the commercial, doesn’t it?
