[April 2026] Summary of the Latest Trending Commercial Songs
Commercials—CMs—are something you almost always see when watching TV or video sites.
Many of them are actually pretty entertaining, and you end up watching them closely, right? And music is an essential part of those commercials.
From the latest hits to songs that get a second wind years after their release, and even tracks written specifically for a CM, there are plenty of CM songs that catch your attention.
In this article, we’ll highlight some of those notable commercials and introduce lots of the songs featured in them! We’ve gathered popular tracks with a focus on the latest ones, so enjoy.
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Trending Latest Commercial Songs (91–100)
Hump Back
This is a JR Central commercial filled with the desire to wonderfully support people’s journeys.
The footage shows people absorbed in various passions they love, and depicts JR Central supporting their travels.
Everyone wears such lovely smiles, and the excitement of the trip really comes through.
For the background music, Hump Back contributed a newly written song specifically for this commercial.
Although details hadn’t been announced at the time of the broadcast, it’s extremely catchy and pleasant to listen to—many viewers likely felt eager to hear the full track as soon as possible.
Blue SpringSanshi Shōjo
In a promotional commercial for the New Balance AMASTE carried by ABC-MART, scenes of students after school are shown.
From the girl student played by Minami Kotona and the boy who has a crush on her, to students absorbed in their club activities and friends heading home together, every moment brims with the sparkle of youth.
On their feet are New Balance AMASTE.
Alongside the captivating visuals, the commercial firmly impresses the product’s appearance as well.
The BGM features Sanshishoujo’s “Aoi Haru.” The song is included on their major-label debut EP released in April 2026, and, true to its title, it’s a rock number that sings about the fleeting nature of youth.
The latest trending commercial songs (101–110)
Spring ThiefYorushika
Yorushika’s “Spring Thief” was released in 2012 and is a song that refreshingly sings of spring scenery and the changing of the seasons.
Its accents of acoustic guitar and piano are striking, and their layering with the band sound creates a sense of poignancy.
It evokes images of youth racing by, such as reflecting on the seasons as they pass.
The song was featured in UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN’s “#Best 50 Spring Songs” commercial, used to highlight a youthful scene of conflict between siblings.
BasslineWataru Imazu
Singer-songwriter Wataru Imazu—who honed his philosophy of expression while studying in New York from age 14 and is drawing attention in the J-POP scene as a multi-creator handling everything from lyrics and composition to choreography—delivers this work, released in March 2026 and featured as the TV commercial song for Jeep’s AVENGER 4xe HYBRID.
Its modern sound, built on a throbbing low end and a minimal track, is perfect for moments when you want to refresh your mood in everyday life.
Be sure to check out the music video as well—an ultra-stylish dance number showcasing an overwhelming performance by a total of 18 dancers.
Hungry PrideMakishimamu Za Horumon
This commercial powerfully conveys the bold flavor of Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.
and the message that it fuels your energy.
It depicts that restless, frustrated feeling at night, and expresses how eating it in such moments becomes the drive to overcome challenges.
The song that further highlights the determined, confrontational mood shown in the visuals is Maximum the Hormone’s “Hungry Pride.” Its aggressive band sound is a major draw, and the arrangement—building in thickness step by step—delivers a strong sense of power.
Ghost in the FlowersYorushika
Yorushika’s “Hana ni Bourei” (Ghost in a Flower) was released in 2020.
Set against summer scenery, it’s a bittersweet song that looks back on memories on the verge of fading.
The piano tone within the band sound is striking, and sections where only the piano resonates heighten the sense of poignancy.
With lyrics like a monologue and sound that seems to express emotional fluctuations, it speaks directly to the heart.
It was also used in the UNIVERSAL MUSIC JAPAN “#Spring Song Best 50” commercial featuring Ren Nagase and Soya Kurokawa, highlighting the emotional currents of youth.
If someone like me is okay with youKuwata Keisuke
In the “Not Just on Rainy Days” segment, it emphasizes that on sunny days it’s not rain but UV rays that are pouring down, and introduces a wide range of UNIQLO UV-protection items.
In addition to parasols, hats, and sunglasses, several UV-cut garments are highlighted.
The video’s vivid, colorful palette is striking and naturally draws the eye.
The background music is “Konna Boku de Yokattara,” whose lyrics gently comfort a heartbroken woman against scenes of a post-rain landscape.
It was included as the B-side to Keisuke Kuwata’s 2007 single “Ashita Hareru Kana.”