[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 Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin Commercial Songs [2026] (181–190)
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?
Uptown GirlBilly Joel
It’s very striking how the ad shows Kentaro Sakaguchi enjoying a Greens Free after getting out of the bath, and Miho Kanno drinking it deliciously after putting in some hard work! Up to now, scenes like these usually feature beer with alcohol, but this ad emphasizes that with Greens Free, you can be completely satisfied thanks to its authentic flavor even though it’s non-alcoholic.
The background music uses Billy Joel’s classic “Uptown Girl,” a familiar song with a refreshingly catchy melody.
Why Can’t We Be FriendsWar
The Kirin Spring Valley commercial “How to Drink Beer,” featuring Takayuki Yamada, has been crafted for adults, with him talking about the depth of flavor.
Beyond its content, what left a strong impression on viewers was the powerful singing.
The song is “Why Can’t We Be Friends?” performed by the legendary funk band War.
Whether you already knew it or discovered it through this commercial, give the full track another listen.