KitKat commercial songs: A collection of CM tracks that give you a push on the back (encouraging ad songs)
KitKat is a delicious treat made by layering wafers and chocolate.
Because the product name evokes the phrase “kitto katsu” (surely win), it’s well known as the perfect snack to cheer on exam takers.
Over the years, many songs by popular artists have been featured in KitKat commercials.
In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive list of KitKat’s past CM songs.
There are many empowering tracks that give us a supportive push, so please listen while looking at the lyrics.
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Us eight minutes agoFujimaki Ryota
This is a commercial introducing a special KitKat sold in department stores, featuring Jiyoung, a former member of KARA.
Branded as KitKat Chocolatory, this product differs from regular KitKats and is reportedly sold in the depachika (department store food halls).
It’s characterized by a more luxurious, refined flavor, and the commercial itself is crafted with a premium, high-end atmosphere.
The BGM is “8 Minutes Ago, We” by Ryota Fujimaki, the vocalist of Remioromen.
It’s a warm ballad that expresses straightforward feelings for someone important; if you listen while reading the lyrics, it’s a song that will surely conjure up all kinds of stories.
The cherry blossoms bloom.Kitano Kii
This is Kie Kitano’s debut single, released in 2010.
It was used as the song for the Kit Kat commercial “Kit, Sakura Saku yo,” in which Kitano appears.
The lyrics express gratitude to those who offered support and words of encouragement to those who worked hard, making it a song that can uplift the spirits of students taking entrance exams.
Original songFujimoto Miki
This is a commercial where Miki Fujimoto introduces her favorite Kit Kat, the Whole Wheat Biscuit In.
She performs a parody song to the rhythm of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” highlighting that Whole Wheat Biscuit In is her favorite and emphasizing its appealing texture.
In particular, the crunchy texture is underscored with sound effects, making you want to try and see what it’s like to eat!
KitKat commercial songs: A collection of uplifting CM tracks (11–20)
If I could tell youJO1
Here’s the commercial featuring JO1 member Takumi Kawanishi delivering a message to Ruki Shiroiwa.
Watching him convey his admiration to the older Shiroiwa—who’s in the same group—through a KitKat is enough to make your heart skip a beat.
The BGM is their 2021 track “Tsutaeraru Nara” (“If I Could Tell You”), which sings about expressing your feelings to someone important over a bright melody.
Listening to this song will surely make you want to share your feelings with someone special!
Kit Can Nowmiwa
It was released in 2014 as the coupling track to miwa’s 13th single, “Faith.” The song was used as Nestlé’s KitKat “Support for Exam Takers” theme and was first distributed in 2013 as a ringtone pre-release.
Its bright, positive lyrics are designed to encourage those working hard toward their entrance exams.
First Time feat.RIEHATAAI
This piece, which captures the moment sparked by KitKat, is titled “It all started with KitKat.” Many of you may remember the striking animated visuals directed by Naoko Yamada.
The BGM features AI’s “First Time feat.
RIEHATA,” whose lyrics are memorable for their positive message about the importance of never forgetting your beginnings and how nothing you’ve done so far has been in vain.
HALFWAYSalyu
It was Salyu’s 11th single, released in 2009 as a double A-side single, “Corteo ~Procession~ / HALFWAY.” In addition to being used as the theme song for the Kit Kat commercial “HALFWAY: Kii Kitano’s Tears,” it also served as the theme song for the film HALFWAY, debuting at No.
10 on the Oricon chart.