[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	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Hon-Kirin wins 11 awards at an international contest
2	Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle		Etsushi Toyokawa is being healthy with zero-carb beer
3	Spring ~Destiny~Uru		A commercial depicting encounters and friendship in spring
4	SummerHisaishi Joe		Brewing delicious Japanese beer with hops from Tono
5	Heroineback number		Beer with a jukebox in nature
6	accent colorBialystocks		The Namacha commercial features a white background accompanied by pleasant music.
7	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		A mother's love for supporting exam-takers and immune care
8	BrazilToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Kuranosuke Sasaki’s Kirin shochu soda commercial
9	south windRemioromen		Caught in the rain by the seaside, enjoying a rainbow and an ice treat
10	L-O-V-ENat King Cole		Shohei Ohtani and the lactic acid bacteria immune care advertisement
11	accent colorBialystocks		The Namacha commercial: Natsuki-san’s smile and the gentle, calm atmosphere
12	accent colorBialystocks		In a Namacha commercial, Ryohei Suzuki walks along the seaside with a smile.
13	You Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes		A commercial introducing the fun of craft beer
14	When the Saints Go Marching In		Discovering the taste of Hon Kiwami together as brother and sister
15	Cartoon HeroesAQUA		Yutaka Matsushige appears in a Lager Zero commercial playing a non-drinker.
16	Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle		Introduction to the Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero-Carb commercial
17	JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō		Introduction of the manufacturing process and personnel involved in Nodogoshi Nama
18	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		Immune care with plasma lactic acid bacteria
19	I want to become the wind.		Kirin’s Harekaze lifts the spirits
20	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		With Hon-Kirin, everyday life becomes more fun and expansive
21	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		Killing Good Ale, fruity flavor
22	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		Lowered immunity from spring fatigue: introducing tasty care options
23	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A fun dining scene with Teruyoshi Uchimura and Ren Meguro
24	Tea For TwoDoris Day&Gordon Macrae		Takahashi and Moriyama’s Namacha commercial video and music
25	Like A VirginMadonna		Keiko Kitagawa dashes refreshingly in the Namacha commercial.
26	Original songOkada Pirō, Oda Yūsuke		Hiroki Hasegawa’s coffee commercial conveys the flavor through his expressions.
27	scissor sharpening		Tips for Immune Care to Get Through the Hot Summer
28	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A commercial where Mikako Tabe drinks beer
29	Utopiaimase		A glamorous, flower-like commercial with a vibrant atmosphere, colored by an imase song.
30	rose flowerkururi		Forest Aroma Gin Soda CM: Visual Beauty and Quruli’s Song
31	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		The authentic taste of Greens Free is appealing.
32	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		A commercial where Alice Hirose and Taishi Nakagawa talk about the appeal of Hon-Kirin
33	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		Ryohei Suzuki and Kento Kaku appear in a Kirin Ichiban Shibori commercial.
34	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		Ryohei Suzuki gently conveys the newness of Namacha
35	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		Mitsuki Takahata and Namacha captivate with refreshing scenery and a classic song.
36	turquoiseSEKAI NO OWARI		Mitsuki Takahata and SEKAI NO OWARI co-star in a commercial
37	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		An impressive commercial for Kiringood Ale
38	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		A commercial where people enjoy Ichiban Shibori and food at a year-end party
39	IMrs. GREEN APPLE		Ren Meguro and Mrs. GREEN APPLE's commercial
40	accent colorBialystocks		Ryohei Suzuki introduces Namacha’s craftsmanship in a tea plantation
41	Cartoon HeroesAQUA		The Lager Zero commercial is appealing and fun.
42	CopacabanaBarry Manilow		Mizukawa and Isomura passionately talk about the appeal of sugar-free Hyoketsu.
43	Cartoon HeroesAQUA		A dynamic new commercial for Kirin Beer’s latest product
44	accent colorBialystocks		A refreshing commercial featuring Ryohei Suzuki drinking Namacha by the seaside
45	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		Harekaze’s commitment: domestically grown hops and bright landscapes
46	Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle		Introduction to Kirin Ichiban Shibori Zero Carbs commercial
47	SummerHisaishi Joe		Kirin’s Soccer Support and the Circle of Smiles
48	MapleKamisiraishi Moka		Moka Kamishiraishi’s adieu is a popular song featured in commercials.
49	GOOD DAYMrs. GREEN APPLE		New Kirin Beer commercial features a newly written song by Motoki Omori
50	Utopiaimase		Convey the fun of autumn in the Kirin Hanayoi commercial
51	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Refreshing with Hon-Kirin! A commercial featuring Alice Hirose and Yosuke Eguchi.
52	366 daysKamisiraishi Moka		Singing of the heartbreak and tenderness of a long-distance love
53	It’s nothing.RADWIMPS		I was moved by the RADWIMPS song, the theme song of Your Name.
54	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Cute commercial by Mrs. GREEN APPLE
55	The more we get togetherBenny Sings		English folk song, Benny Sings cover
56	Before I knew it, you were there.Matsuura Aya		The afternoon tea commercial song becomes a smash hit
57	Joy To The WorldThree dog night		Kirin Ice Zero, Moeka Hoshi’s refreshing CM
58	I want to become the wind.		Kirin Beer Harekaze, a summer “natural self” commercial
59	I want to become the wind.		A beer commercial airing that celebrates cherry blossoms
60	La Bamba (Instrumental/Arrangement)Nakajima Yasuo		Promoting Honshibori Chu-Hi at the orchard
61	CopacabanaBarry Manilow		In the Hyoketsu Unsweetened commercial, Mizukawa and Isomura passionately extol the drink’s flavor appeal.
62	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		The charm of a commercial enjoying festivals and the clear, breezy weather
63	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		A Harekaze commercial filled with feelings for a fireworks craftsman
64	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		This is an introduction text for an iMUSE commercial.
65	on a bright nightback number		“On a Bright Night” by back number
66	Les Champs-Élysées		A beer-drinking scene for someone who worked hard in the heat.
67	Wonderful Daysyunikōn		Kirin commercial featuring Yuki Amami and Alice Hirose
68	BOY MEETS GIRLTRF		Hikari Mitsushima cheerfully dances to a classic hit by TRF.
69	I want to become the wind.		Suntory Harekaze supports a fireworks festival
70	Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple		A nostalgic classic song famous from commercials
71	accent colorBialystocks		Namacha TV commercial: illustrated ads depicting people’s everyday lives
72	Kirin Lemon Songmiyakawa-kun		The Kirin Lemon song is refreshing and lively!
73	Little Brown Jugtsutsumi shinichi		An upbeat song that pairs well with alcohol
74	accent colorBialystocks		Supporting everyday comfort with Namacha (unsweetened green tea)
75	GoodbyeManako Arata		Summer Festival Prep and the Refreshing Chill CM
76	Les Champs-Élysées		Business trip drinking party commercial featuring Ryohei Suzuki and Kento Kaku
77	Les Champs-Élysées		The appeal of beer conveyed through a conversation between sisters
78	Les Champs-Élysées		Kirin Ichiban Shibori parent-child commercial
79	A Little Love SongYamada Katsuya		A moving story of a father and his son who aspires to be a comedian
80	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A classic, moving song from a Kirin commercial
81	Que sera seraDoris Day		"I understand well" / "It will work out (as it should)"
82	Hee, hee, hee, hee,EPO		EPO's signature songs, Shiseido and Kirin commercial songs
83	24karats STAY GOLDEXILE		EXILE's signature song “FANTASY,” also featured in commercials
84	I’m YoursJason Mraz		The pleasant song from the Grand Kirin commercial
85	youthful daysMr.Children		Mr.Children's 21st single, a commercial jingle
86	PASSIONNick Wood		Introduction of the Japan national soccer team’s commercial song
87	Pure AsiaPUFFY		PUFFY’s first hit song, produced by Yosui Inoue and Tamio Okuda
88	laser beamPerfume		Perfume’s Kirin Hyoketsu commercial song makes me think of baseball.
89	YMCAVillage People		Y.M.C.A. is an eternal classic.
90	younger boykyandīzu		A beautiful Japanese classic, active in many fields.
91	Your captiveShiruvi Varutan		A classic hit from the ’70s, featured in a variety of works
92	I should be able to fly (in the sky).supittsu		Spitz’s “Hakusen Nagashi” has achieved a million sales.
93	anytimeKōda Kumi		A single that portrays the feelings of a woman in love
94	Love so sweetarashi		“Love so sweet,” Arashi’s big hit song
95	After the FestivalKuwata Keisuke		Popular singles by Keisuke Kuwata, songs that resonate with men
96	UNITE!Hamasaki Ayumi		A popular song from a 'supplement' commercial
97	TOO SHY SHY BOY!Mizuki Arisa		Alisa Mizuki’s smash-hit song, produced by Tetsuya Komuro
98	Sleepless nights are because of you.MISIA		Commercial jingle and drama theme song, No. 1 on the Oricon charts
99	Season in the SunTUBE		A classic summer song and one of TUBE’s signature singles.
100	Always Look on the Bright Side of LifeEric Idle		A parent-child drama that tastes great even with zero carbs
101	Que sera, seraMrs. GREEN APPLE		Singing and playing guitar in the grassland, performing an energetic song
102	Shadows of SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		A song by Mrs. GREEN APPLE that depicts summer scenery and emotions
103	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		The History of Haiyuza Theater and Anne Nakamura’s Moving Experience
104	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		Alice Hirose enjoying Hon-Kirin at a summer festival
105	I want to become the wind.		Supporting a refreshing everyday life with the debut of the Harekaze bottle
106	B-Side BluesOfisharu Higedan Dism		Cool down from the summer heat with afternoon tea
107	VolareGipsy Kings		Tomomitsu Yamaguchi from the “Kirin Tanrei” commercial song
108	I was born to love youQueen		Takuya Kimura-starring drama “Pride” theme song; also featured in beer commercials
109	To Feel The FireStevie Wonder		A commercial that used a classic song by Stevie Wonder
110	Daydream believerThe Monkees		The famous song from the Kirin Zero commercial is originally by The Monkees.
111	SKY HIGHjigsaw		The Kirin commercial song 'SKY HIGH' is incredibly refreshing.
112	Season of LoveNaoto Intiraymi		A refreshing summer hit that makes you fall in love
113	DesperadoThe Eagles		A classic covered by artists like Ken Hirai, loved continuously.
114	I want to become the wind.		An AI camera service that diagnoses the health of cherry trees
115	Distance of the Starry SkyTHE ALFEE		Friday drama theme song, staple encore number
116	Tea For TwoMoriyama Naotaro		Performing the jazz standard 'Tea for Two' as a duo
117	Every day is special.Takeuchi Mariya		A refreshing song that cheers on everyday life
118	I want to become the wind.		Harekaze wins the Food Hit Grand Prize
119	I want to become the wind.		Cherry Blossoms Revived Through Kirin Brewery Tree-Planting
120	I want to become the wind.		A commercial visiting the hop farm of Hare-kaze
121	To Feel The FireStevie Wonder		A commercial for canned coffee that tastes good even at room temperature
122	To Feel The FireStevie Wonder		FIRE commercial: Supporting working people
123	Original songChatto Monchī		Enrich your everyday life with Kirin Cafe Deli
124	To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta		The Powerful Appeal of the Kirin Fire Commercial
125	Seasons of Love		The powerful way of life and hope of a soccer coach
126	Seasons of Love		A moving work that portrays self-growth through understanding one’s father.
127	Seasons of Love		A commercial in which Yosuke Eguchi speaks with pride about his father's work
128	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		A warm commercial in which Yuriko Ishida honors people's work
129	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		Yuriko Ishida offers encouragement to working people
130	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		A commercial depicting gratitude to fishermen and healing
131	flying boatKing Gnu		FIRE canned coffee commercial: Daiki Tsuneta looks cool.
132	I want to become the wind.		Promote the appeal of Kirin Beer Harekaze through multiple people and word-of-mouth in the surrounding community.
133	I want to become the wind.		Introduction to the Harukaze commercial featuring Mio Imada
134	I want to become the wind.THE BOOM		KIRIN Beer’s new product spring commercial begins airing
135	Que sera seraDoris Day		Express the refreshing sensation of Green Label through a comedic drama
136	Green, GreenThe New Christy Minstrels		Highlight the refreshing quality and flavor of Green Label
137	Utopiaimase		Kirin Beverages highlights the fun of parties
138	Theme of the Beardtakashima akihiko & erekutorikku sheebaazu		A Green Label commercial. Ken Shimura appears doing the Beard Dance and hypes things up.
139	SHEŌhashi Torio		A refreshing commercial featuring Go Ayano and Ran Taniguchi flying a kite
140	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		A special taste even without alcohol
141	Oh, the pastures are green		Expressing the refreshing quality of Green Label through natural music
142	Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE		The refreshing feel of Green Label and a new beginning
143	I want to become the wind.		Sunny Breeze commercial, summery yukata and scenery
144	AiHata Motohiro		Gently convey the charm of lemon sours.
145	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		A commercial that speaks of one's feelings for beer
146	Twist And ShoutThe Beatles		Introduce the taste of Kirin Ichiban Shibori White in a TV commercial
147	Little Brown Jug		Nicole happily introduces Ichiban Shibori
148	Little Brown Jug		Commercial and music for Kirin Ichiban Shibori’s new product
149	Little Brown Jug		Tomoya Nakamura and Ryo Katsuji appear in a Kirin Ichiban commercial.
150	Why Can’t We Be FriendsWar		Takayuki Yamada sings in a beer commercial
151	scissor sharpening		A mother worries about her daughter's winter clothing and health.
152	scissor sharpening		Express the change of seasons through a warm parent-child conversation
153	scissor sharpening		Expressing immune care in a fun way in a mother-daughter commercial
154	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		Fuyei performs Starlight Parade solo with guitar
155	othersMr.Children		Kento Kaku enjoys Kirin Lemon Sour
156	Sync Of SummerYamashita Tatsuro		Ayami Nakajo and Ren Meguro’s refreshing afternoon tea commercial
157	Somebody Stole My Gal		Introduction and review of Kirin Shochu Soda commercials
158	Cotton Handkerchief		A commercial depicting Ren Meguro’s Sri Lankan tea journey
159	The Blue Danube		A classic piece transforms into pop!
160	NO EXCUSEB’z		B’z’s tie-in song for Smirnoff Ice
161	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		Kirin Hon-Kirin brewmaster’s dedication introduction commercial
162	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		Yuta Watanabe appears in a commercial for Hon-Kirin.
163	My Past Life, Many Lifetimes AgoRADWIMPS		The connections between people that tea has brought together
164	Let’s go see (someone).UA		A touching commercial that depicts the joy of returning home and reuniting
165	Nagi’s Long Vacation Main ThemePasukaruzu		A Kirin Hyoketsu commercial that conveys the appeal of unconventional (imperfect) fruit
166	Kirin Lemon SongKAMISHIRAISHI Moka		A CM song brimming with the translucent charm of Moka Kamishiraishi
167	SummerHisaishi Joe		A heartwarming commercial depicting soccer and family bonds
168	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Yū		Depicting the charm of Ceylon tea and the warmth of its people
169	Cotton HandkerchiefŌta Yū		Ren Meguro is moved in a Sri Lankan tea plantation commercial
170	mysteryHoshino Gen		A Kirin Beer commercial was produced using a song by Gen Hoshino.
171	Call From RioToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Issey Takahashi showcases his charm in a Hyoketsu Sugar-Free commercial
172	If I’m wrapped in kindnessMatsutōya Yumi		Ryōhei Suzuki and Mitsuki Takahata appear in a Nama-cha commercial.
173	To Feel The FireKiritani Kenta		Kirin FIRE, a powerful song by Stevie Wonder
174	When you wish upon a star		A commercial where a snowman transforms into a human
175	Uptown GirlBilly Joel		Miho Kanno: the Greens Free commercial is striking
176	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		Kirin Hon-Kirin: TV commercial celebrating over 100 million units sold
177	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		Tamori and celebrities talk about the appeal of Hon-Kirin
178	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		Kirin Ichiban Shibori 35th Anniversary TV Commercial Begins Airing
179	Les Champs-ÉlyséesJoe Dassin		A commercial where a celebrity talks about their feelings toward beer
180	Stand By MeBen E. King		A beloved classic about love and peace, cherished around the world.
181	Crazy In LoveBeyoncé		A hit song ranked No. 2 on Yahoo! Music Japan
182	YAH YAH YAHCHAGE and ASKA		31st hit song, movie/CM song
183	Waltz at the BarnChris Doney & Beth Perry		Introducing the soothing song from the Honshibori Chu-Hi commercial
184	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		The famous song from the drama starring Noriyuki Higashiyama
185	Scenery of HappinessEvery Little Thing		The 25th ELT release: the single “See You Tomorrow.”
186	Sound of SummerGReeeeN		A digital-only track by GReeeeN to enjoy the summer
187	NEW YORK,NEW YORKNancy Sinatra Frank Sinatra		A famous movie song that was sung by Frank Sinatra
188	When A Man Loves A WomanPercy Sledge		A commercial that supports hardworking men
189	Soul Bossa NovaQuincy Jones		A fun melodic piece for wind instruments and jazz
190	Unchained MelodyThe Righteous Brothers		The moving charm of an eternal love song
191	FreedomWham!		Eita appears in a KIRIN FREE commercial, Wham!’s song
192	bouquetback number		A classic song by back number, refreshing and pleasant to listen to
193	A bright futurenever young beach		The addictive songs by never young beach featured in a commercial
194	Spring Dayaimyon		Aimyon’s “Harunohi” is a powerful song about the future.
195	Marigoldaimyon		Aimyon “Marigold” is a moving song
196	You don’t listen to rock.aimyon		Aimyon performs an acoustic rendition of 'You Don’t Listen to Rock.'
197	Youth and youth and youthaimyon		A hidden gem by Aimyon, spotlighted in the Tanrei commercial
198	A Little Less Conversation JXL Radio Edit RemixErubisu Puresurī		Remix of an Elvis song used in a commercial
199	freezing rainjero		Kirin FIRE Cafe Zero commercial featuring Jero
200	Jump In The LineHarī Berafonte		A nostalgic classic, beloved by many.
201	Overflowing with Kindness (Cover)Minami Sara		A tea commercial featuring Sara Minami singing one of JUJU’s classic songs.
202	Paradise Has No BorderToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		A song by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra and Sakana-kun
203	peeled orangeToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra's song 'Mekureta Orange' used in a commercial
204	Ribbon feat. Kazutoshi SakuraiToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		Kirin commercial’s classic song “Ribbon” by Kazutoshi Sakurai
205	Profile of the WindToukyou Sukapara Daisu Ookesutora		The moving song from the album “Tsugihagi Colorful.”
206	like meMoritaka Chisato		Chisato Moritaka’s hit song, an anthem that cheers on taking on challenges
207	Tomorrow’s ☆ ShowFukuyama Masaharu		A Tomorrow’s Joe-style song that cheers on working men
208	CENTERFOLDOda Yusuke Brass Band		A classic by the J. Geils Band with a bright, upbeat vibe
209	foxtail grassNoda Yojiro		The epic song by RADWIMPS, “Neko Jarashi”
210	Everything is alright.RC sakuseshon		Tracks included on RC Succession's 'HEART ACE'
211	I want you to kiss me.THE BLUE HEARTS		An iconic song celebrating youth, loved across generations
212	wheat fieldKimura Yoshino		A Scottish folk song becomes a song about wheat fields in Japan.
213	Love Garmentimase		Collaborating with imase in a Kirin Gogo-no-Kocha commercial
214	Little Green BagGeorge Baker		The famous song by George Baker from the Netherlands
215	Starlight ParadeSEKAI NO OWARI		SEKAI NO OWARI’s captivating early classic
216	20th Century BoyT-REX		The theme song of 20th Century Boys, used in various ways
217	Cheers!TOKIO		The untold story behind the creation of TOKIO’s hit cheer song
218	Passion Out of Reach ~ Don’t Let Me GoMatsutōya Yumi		Yumi Matsutoya’s classic hit, the Kirin commercial song
219	Kirin Lemon SongLiSA		Kirin Lemon commercial, LiSA’s singing voice
220	othersMr.Children		The beautiful song “others” by Mr.Children
221	Oh, What A Night!Kubota Toshinobu		A popular song born from a commercial jingle
222	Broken-winged angelNakamura Ayumi		Ayumi Nakamura’s signature song is being used in a movie commercial.
223	BoyhoodInoue Yosui		Yosui Inoue’s classic song “Asaki Yume” becomes a big hit.