[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 charming too] Kirin’s commercial songs [2026] (201–210)
peeled orangeToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
In the Hyoketsu commercial featuring Issei Takahashi and Yoko Maki, a song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra with a dazzling horn section is used.
Mekureta Orange is a single released in 2001, featuring Takao Tajima of ORIGINAL LOVE as a guest vocalist.
With a slightly mature atmosphere, the ska offbeat rhythm provides a pleasant accompaniment that pairs perfectly with Tajima’s sultry vocals.
Ribbon feat. Kazutoshi SakuraiToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
The song used in Kirin Beer’s TV commercial “Beer Is Always,” which aired around May 2020, was “Ribbon feat.
Kazutoshi Sakurai,” released in 2019 as the first single celebrating Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra’s 30th anniversary.
It’s an extra-special number with Mr.
Children’s Sakurai singing over the fun rhythm composed by NARGO and the vibrant sound of Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra.
The mood is wonderful too—it feels like a celebration of savoring a beer and enjoying time together with someone important.
The love-spun lyrics penned by Atsushi Yanaka also fill you with positivity!
Profile of the WindToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora
The song used in the Hyoketsu “Ready for Refresh! Mizuki Yamamoto” ad is the lead track from the 30th-anniversary album Tsugihagi Colorful, titled Profile of the Wind.
It’s a number that lifts your spirits from the celebratory intro onward.
The sound, performed together with the 201 members of the Narashino High School Brass Band—renowned for their ‘Bibakuon’ (beautifully explosive sound) and a hot topic even in high school baseball cheering—creates a warm, happy atmosphere.
The heartfelt lyrics by Yanaka are also captivating.
Though the unseen often simply flows on, this song makes you feel its undeniable strength.
like meMoritaka Chisato
Released in 1999 as Chisato Moritaka’s 37th single.
The song was used as the image song for Kirin’s “Naturals” commercial, with lyrics written by Chisato Moritaka.
Its memorable lyrics seem to encourage you by saying, “You won’t know until you try,” making it a song that inspires you to do your best in your own way.
Tomorrow’s ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharu
It was released in 2008 as Masaharu Fukuyama’s 23rd single.
The title is an homage to the manga Ashita no Joe.
At the request of the tie-in sponsor, it was created as a “cheer song for working men,” aimed at office workers who are the main purchasers of canned coffee.
The lyrics express that, although the singer didn’t become the person he once envisioned, he’ll do his best where he stands now.
CENTERFOLDOda Yusuke Brass Band
Isn’t the brass band piece “CENTERFOLD” a song many of us find very familiar? Even if the title doesn’t ring a bell, your ears have probably memorized it.
It’s a perfect match for actor Kenta Kiritani’s cheerful persona, and it’s a dependable BGM that creates a lively mood.
foxtail grassNoda Yojiro
Noda Yojiro, the vocalist of the rock band RADWIMPS, sings “Nekojarashi.” His voice, carried by piano arpeggios and an orchestra, spreads out on a grand scale in this track.
Starting with an intro that feels like something is about to begin, the song builds dramatically, conveying a message that seems to appeal to the heart.
The dynamic shifts and arrangements are as rich as a film scenario, pulling you deeper and deeper into its world.
Be sure to savor the liberating chorus that appears in the latter half of the song.