[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!

Playlist

[Covers and Parodies Are Appealing Too] Kirin’s Commercial Song [2026]
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Twist & ShoutThe Beatles		Promote the features of Kirin Ichiban Shibori White Beer
2	accent colorBialystocks		The commercial video for Namacha is refreshing.
3	L-O-V-ENat King Cole		Shohei Ohtani promotes the importance of immunity and the benefits of Kirin’s Plasma Lactic Acid Bacteria
4	SummerHisaishi Joe		A commercial introducing Kirin’s Immunity Care initiative
5	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Hon-Kirin wins 11 awards at an international contest
6	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		Harekaze donates sales to cherry blossom conservation
7	Cartoon HeroesAQUA		Yutaka Matsushige appears in a Lager Zero commercial playing a non-drinker.
8	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		Killing Good Ale, fruity flavor
9	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		A mother's love for supporting exam-takers and immune care
10	frecklesJUDY AND MARY		Introducing the appeal of non-alcoholic beer
11	Y.M.C.A.Village People		Bakarhythm promotes fat burning with Healthia
12	IMrs. GREEN APPLE		Ren Meguro and Mrs. GREEN APPLE's commercial
13	Joy To The WorldThree dog night		Kirin Ice Zero, Moeka Hoshi’s refreshing CM
14	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		Tomoya Nakamura and Kento Kaku portray a senior-junior duo, expressing a relationship of trust.
15	Utopiaimase		Convey the fun of autumn in the Kirin Hanayoi commercial
16	I want to become the wind.		Kirin’s Harekaze lifts the spirits
17	Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle		Etsushi Toyokawa is being healthy with zero-carb beer
18	Heroineback number		Beer with a jukebox in nature
19	Tea For TwoDoris Day&Gordon Macrae		Takahashi and Moriyama’s Namacha commercial video and music
20	CopacabanaBarry Manilow		Mizukawa and Isomura passionately talk about the appeal of sugar-free Hyoketsu.
21	Like A VirginMadonna		Keiko Kitagawa dashes refreshingly in the Namacha commercial.
22	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		Ryohei Suzuki gently conveys the newness of Namacha
23	turquoiseSEKAI NO OWARI		Mitsuki Takahata and SEKAI NO OWARI co-star in a commercial
24	366 daysKamisiraishi Moka		Singing of the heartbreak and tenderness of a long-distance love
25	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		I was moved by the RADWIMPS song, the theme song of Your Name.
26	Before I knew it, you were there.Matsuura Aya		The afternoon tea commercial song becomes a smash hit
27	Twist And ShoutThe Beatles		Introduce the taste of Kirin Ichiban Shibori White in a TV commercial
28	on a bright nightback number		“On a Bright Night” by back number
29	MapleKamisiraishi Moka		Moka Kamishiraishi’s adieu is a popular song featured in commercials.
30	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Popular singles by Keisuke Kuwata, songs that resonate with men
31	The more we get togetherBenny Sings		English folk song, Benny Sings cover
32	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cute commercial by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
33	south windRemioromen		Caught in the rain by the seaside, enjoying a rainbow and an ice treat
34	A Little Love SongYamada Katsuya		A moving story of a father and his son who aspires to be a comedian
35	BrazilToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Kuranosuke Sasaki’s Kirin shochu soda commercial
36	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A classic, moving song from a Kirin commercial
37	Que sera seraDoris Day		"I understand well" / "It will work out (as it should)"
38	Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO		EPO's signature songs, Shiseido and Kirin commercial songs
39	24karats STAY GOLDEXILE		EXILE's signature song “FANTASY,” also featured in commercials
40	I’m YoursJason Mraz		The pleasant song from the Grand Kirin commercial
41	youthful daysMr.Children		Mr.Children's 21st single, a commercial jingle
42	PASSIONNick Wood		Introduction of the Japan national soccer team’s commercial song
43	Pure AsiaPUFFY		PUFFY’s first hit song, produced by Yosui Inoue and Tamio Okuda
44	laser beamPerfume		Perfume’s Kirin Hyoketsu commercial song makes me think of baseball.
45	younger boykyandīzu		A beautiful Japanese classic, active in many fields.
46	Your captiveShiruvi Varutan		A classic hit from the ’70s, featured in a variety of works
47	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s “Hakusen Nagashi” has achieved a million sales.
48	anytimeKōda Kumi		A single that portrays the feelings of a woman in love
49	Love so sweetarashi		“Love so sweet,” Arashi’s big hit song
50	UNITE!Hamasaki Ayumi		A popular song from a 'supplement' commercial
51	TOO SHY SHY BOY!Mizuki Arisa		Alisa Mizuki’s smash-hit song, produced by Tetsuya Komuro
52	Sleepless nights are because of you.MISIA		Commercial jingle and drama theme song, No. 1 on the Oricon charts
53	Season in the SunTUBE		A classic summer song and one of TUBE’s signature singles.
54	Les Champs-Élysées		A beer-drinking scene for someone who worked hard in the heat.
55	BOY MEETS GIRLTRF		Hikari Mitsushima cheerfully dances to a classic hit by TRF.
56	B-Side BluesOfisharu Higedan Dism		Cool down from the summer heat with afternoon tea
57	VolareGipsy Kings		Tomomitsu Yamaguchi from the “Kirin Tanrei” commercial song
58	I was born to love youQueen		Takuya Kimura-starring drama “Pride” theme song; also featured in beer commercials
59	To Feel The FireStevie Wonder		A commercial that used a classic song by Stevie Wonder
60	Daydream believerThe Monkees		The famous song from the Kirin Zero commercial is originally by The Monkees.
61	SKY HIGHjigsaw		The Kirin commercial song 'SKY HIGH' is incredibly refreshing.
62	Kirin Lemon Songmiyakawa-kun		The Kirin Lemon song is refreshing and lively!
63	Season of LoveNaoto Intiraymi		A refreshing summer hit that makes you fall in love
64	La Bamba (Instrumental/Arrangement)Nakajima Yasuo		Promoting Honshibori Chu-Hi at the orchard
65	DesperadoThe Eagles		A classic covered by artists like Ken Hirai, loved continuously.
66	Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple		A nostalgic classic song famous from commercials
67	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		Friday drama theme song, staple encore number
68	Little Brown Jugtsutsumi shinichi		An upbeat song that pairs well with alcohol
69	Tea For TwoMoriyama Naotaro		Performing the jazz standard 'Tea for Two' as a duo
70	Every day is special.Takeuchi Mariya		A refreshing song that cheers on everyday life
71	GoodbyeManako Arata		Summer Festival Prep and the Refreshing Chill CM
72	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts summer scenery and emotions
73	scissor sharpening		Tips for Immune Care to Get Through the Hot Summer
74	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		Kirin Hon-Kirin brewmaster’s dedication introduction commercial
75	You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes		A commercial introducing the fun of craft beer
76	When the Saints Go Marching In		Discovering the taste of Hon Kiwami together as brother and sister
77	Original songChatto Monchī		Enrich your everyday life with Kirin Cafe Deli
78	To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta		The Powerful Appeal of the Kirin Fire Commercial
79	Seasons of Love		The powerful way of life and hope of a soccer coach
80	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		A warm commercial in which Yuriko Ishida honors people's work
81	flying boatKing Gnu		FIRE canned coffee commercial: Daiki Tsuneta looks cool.
82	Green, GreenThe New Christy Minstrels		Highlight the refreshing quality and flavor of Green Label
83	Theme of the Beardtakashima akihiko & erekutorikku sheebaazu		A Green Label commercial. Ken Shimura appears doing the Beard Dance and hypes things up.
84	SHEŌhashi Torio		A refreshing commercial featuring Go Ayano and Ran Taniguchi flying a kite
85	Oh, the pastures are green		Expressing the refreshing quality of Green Label through natural music
86	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The refreshing feel of Green Label and a new beginning
87	AiHata Motohiro		Gently convey the charm of lemon sours.
88	othersMr.Children		Kento Kaku enjoys Kirin Lemon Sour
89	Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro		Ayami Nakajo and Ren Meguro’s refreshing afternoon tea commercial
90	Somebody Stole My Gal		Introduction and review of Kirin Shochu Soda commercials
91	Cotton Handkerchief		A commercial depicting Ren Meguro’s Sri Lankan tea journey
92	The Blue Danube		A classic piece transforms into pop!
93	Little Brown Jug		Nicole happily introduces Ichiban Shibori
94	NO EXCUSEB’z		B’z’s tie-in song for Smirnoff Ice
95	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The connections between people that tea has brought together
96	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Fuyei performs Starlight Parade solo with guitar
97	Let’s go see (someone).UA		A touching commercial that depicts the joy of returning home and reuniting
98	Spring ~Destiny~Uru		A commercial depicting encounters and friendship in spring
99	rose flowerkururi		Forest Aroma Gin Soda CM: Visual Beauty and Quruli’s Song
100	Nagi’s Long Vacation Main ThemePasukaruzu		A Kirin Hyoketsu commercial that conveys the appeal of unconventional (imperfect) fruit
101	Kirin Lemon SongKAMISHIRAISHI Moka		A CM song brimming with the translucent charm of Moka Kamishiraishi
102	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Yū		Depicting the charm of Ceylon tea and the warmth of its people
103	Original songOkada Pirō, Oda Yūsuke		Hiroki Hasegawa’s coffee commercial conveys the flavor through his expressions.
104	mysteryHoshino Gen		A Kirin Beer commercial was produced using a song by Gen Hoshino.
105	Call From RioToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Issey Takahashi showcases his charm in a Hyoketsu Sugar-Free commercial
106	When you wish upon a star		A commercial where a snowman transforms into a human
107	Why Can’t We Be FriendsWar		Takayuki Yamada sings in a beer commercial
108	Stand By MeBen E. King		A beloved classic about love and peace, cherished around the world.
109	Crazy In LoveBeyoncé		A hit song ranked No. 2 on Yahoo! Music Japan
110	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		31st hit song, movie/CM song
111	Waltz at the BarnChris Doney & Beth Perry		Introducing the soothing song from the Honshibori Chu-Hi commercial
112	Scenery of HappinessEvery Little Thing		The 25th ELT release: the single “See You Tomorrow.”
113	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A digital-only track by GReeeeN to enjoy the summer
114	NEW YORK,NEW YORKNancy Sinatra Frank Sinatra		A famous movie song that was sung by Frank Sinatra
115	Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones		A fun melodic piece for wind instruments and jazz
116	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		The moving charm of an eternal love song
117	FreedomWham!		Eita appears in a KIRIN FREE commercial, Wham!’s song
118	bouquetback number		A classic song by back number, refreshing and pleasant to listen to
119	A bright futurenever young beach		The addictive songs by never young beach featured in a commercial
120	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is a powerful song about the future.
121	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon “Marigold” is a moving song
122	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Aimyon performs an acoustic rendition of 'You Don’t Listen to Rock.'
123	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A hidden gem by Aimyon, spotlighted in the Tanrei commercial
124	A Little Less Conversation JXL Radio Edit RemixErubisu Puresurī		Remix of an Elvis song used in a commercial
125	freezing rainjero		Kirin FIRE Cafe Zero commercial featuring Jero
126	Jump In The LineHarī Berafonte		A nostalgic classic, beloved by many.
127	Overflowing with Kindness (Cover)Minami Sara		A tea commercial featuring Sara Minami singing one of JUJU’s classic songs.
128	Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Sakana-kun
129	peeled orangeToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's song 'Mekureta Orange' used in a commercial
130	Ribbon feat. Kazutoshi SakuraiToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Kirin commercial’s classic song “Ribbon” by Kazutoshi Sakurai
131	Profile of the WindToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		The moving song from the album “Tsugihagi Colorful.”
132	like meMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s hit song, an anthem that cheers on taking on challenges
133	Tomorrow’s ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharu		A Tomorrow’s Joe-style song that cheers on working men
134	CENTERFOLDOda Yusuke Brass Band		A classic by the J. Geils Band with a bright, upbeat vibe
135	foxtail grassNoda Yojiro		The epic song by RADWIMPS, “Neko Jarashi”
136	Everything is alright.RC sakuseshon		Tracks included on RC Succession's 'HEART ACE'
137	I want you to kiss me.THE BLUE HEARTS		An iconic song celebrating youth, loved across generations
138	wheat fieldKimura Yoshino		A Scottish folk song becomes a song about wheat fields in Japan.
139	Love Garmentimase		Collaborating with imase in a Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha commercial
140	20th Century BoyT-REX		The theme song of 20th Century Boys, used in various ways
141	Cheers!TOKIO		The untold story behind the creation of TOKIO’s hit cheer song
142	JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō		Introduction of the manufacturing process and personnel involved in Nodogoshi Nama
143	Passion Out of Reach ~ Don’t Let Me GoMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic hit, the Kirin commercial song
144	Kirin Lemon SongLiSA		Kirin Lemon commercial, LiSA’s singing voice
145	Oh, What A Night!Kubota Toshinobu		A popular song born from a commercial jingle
146	Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi		Ayumi Nakamura’s signature song is being used in a movie commercial.
147	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Asaki Yume” becomes a big hit.