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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KitKat commercial songs: A collection of uplifting CM tracks (11–20)
kit paletteOtsuka Ai
KitKat, the strong ally of exam-takers, now comes as “KitKat Everyday Nuts & Cranberry,” with nuts and cranberries mixed in.
The song featured in this commercial is Ai Otsuka’s “kit palette.” It was created with the hope of bringing smiles to women who laugh and cry as they devote themselves every day to work, study, and love.
Not only the fun times but even the tough ones are special days in your life.
With that in mind, this is a song that shares the strength to say, “Okay, let’s do this!” and keep going.
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.
ParagramRemioromen
This is a single released by Remioromen in 2007.
As the fourth installment of the “KitKat CD Pack,” a commercial for this song was included alongside KitKat.
The ad depicts someone giving a KitKat to a man about to take entrance exams, emphasizing that KitKat is the perfect product to support exam takers.
Circle of Thanksayaka
Centered on the theme of expressing gratitude, this commercial features singer-songwriter Ayaka.
As scenes of people conveying their thanks through KitKat unfold, Ayaka says, “Your feelings of gratitude will surely reach them.” Her signature song “Arigatou no Wa” plays as the background music.
With lyrics overflowing with appreciation for parents and friends, it’s sure to touch your heart.
One More DramaKuroki Meisa
It was released in 2011 as Meisa Kuroki’s fourth single.
The song was used in the KitKat commercial “The third one is for you: New-Style KitKat,” and incorporates elements of flamenco, R&B, and electro.
In the music video, Kuroki wears a blue bodysuit and performs a dance.
LOL!Kuroki Meisa
Released in 2010 as Meisa Kuroki’s third single, the song Tako was used as the theme for the KitKat commercial “Red and Black” in which she appeared.
It’s an upbeat dance track, and Kuroki takes on rapping for the first time.
Kit Kat commercial songs: A collection of encouraging CM tracks (21–30)
Summer with YouKetsumeishi
It’s Ketsumeishi’s 30th single, released in 2016 as a triple A-side.
The song was written specifically as the image song for Nestlé’s “KitKat Chocolatory,” expressing an adult romance that’s both sweet and slightly bittersweet.
It has a somewhat nostalgic, heartrending feel.