[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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Latest Trending Commercial Songs (161–170)
I look up as I walkKawai Yūmi
This video, showing actress Yumi Kawai walking along a seaside breakwater while singing, is a commercial for Suntory Draft Beer.
The song she’s singing is “Ue o Muite Arukou,” which debuted in 1963.
It’s one of Kyu Sakamoto’s signature songs and a track emblematic of the Showa era.
At the time, it also drew attention overseas and even reached No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard chart.
The lyrics depict someone walking while crying, with the beautiful line about looking up so tears don’t fall—words that have encouraged many listeners.
FateStray Kids
This is a series of commercials depicting a man who’s into Stray Kids using Spotify.
The three variations show different scenes: his daughter teaches him a feature that lets him watch on the TV what he selected on his smartphone, he listens to music on Spotify while doing housework, and he listens during his commute.
The background music is the song “Shukumei,” released in 2025.
Its exhilarating, fast-paced melody is paired with lyrics that describe a fateful encounter with a loved one.
Trending Latest CM Songs (171–180)
AliensAina ji Endo
This is a Maker’s Mark commercial showing Yuki Sakurai captivated by a performance while sipping a drink at a bar.
Sitting at the counter away from the stage, Sakurai is completely absorbed in the music.
The singer performing at the bar is AiNA THE END, formerly of BiSH and now a solo artist.
She’s covering Kirinji’s 2000 classic “Aliens.” Her vocals are striking—more uptempo than the original yet still imbued with a sense of poignancy.
Beyond TouchShibuya Keiichiro
This commercial showcases Buffalo’s full support for artists by portraying Keiichiro Shibuya in the act of composing.
Watching him engage earnestly with his music and machines as he advances toward completion also conveys the sense of high performance that never gets in the way of his progress.
The track that further accentuates the film’s distinctive world is Keiichiro Shibuya’s “Beyond Touch.” It’s a piece with a uniquely floating sensation, giving the impression of calm air imbued with a certain tension.
Suzuki Keisuke (Furawā Kanpaniizu)
This is a commercial depicting people heading out in a RAV4 and fully enjoying what they love.
It briskly showcases various scenes—adventuring through the great outdoors, using the vehicle’s power supply to enjoy gaming outside, and immersing themselves in photography.
The visuals convey that this is a car that reliably supports your playful spirit, letting you enjoy what you want without holding back.
Lips, speak passionately of youOchi Shiho
“Kuchibiru yo, Atsuku Kimi o Katare” is a song by Machiko Watanabe released in 1980.
It was used in a Kanebo commercial at the time of its release and was brought back again starting in 2020.
In the 2026 spot titled “Living is always a work in progress,” Shiho Ochi of Superfly appears.
The first half features a brass arrangement of “Kuchibiru yo, Atsuku Kimi o Katare” as the BGM, and in the second half you can hear Ochi’s singing.
It’s only a single phrase, but her voice conveys not just strength, but also gentleness and warmth.
halvesiesMISIA
It’s a commercial that shows people sharing joy and dividing sorrow, expressing the company’s desire to support those connections.
The theme is sharing feelings, and it gently conveys the hope that doing so will lead to a more peaceful world.
The song that further highlights the tender atmosphere depicted in the visuals is MISIA’s “Hanbunko.” Its central message is that joy doubles when shared, inviting us to build warm, enjoyable connections with others.