Unforgettable! Memorable commercial jingles. Popular commercial songs.
“Once you hear it, you never forget!” “It keeps replaying in your head.” Do you have a song like that?
In particular, many of the songs used in TV commercials leave a strong impression on us in just a few seconds to a few dozen seconds.
In this article, we’ll introduce memorable CM songs that, for some reason, really stick in your ears!
We’ve picked out a variety of tracks across eras, from long-familiar tunes to recent buzzworthy CM songs.
See if you can find the ones that left a mark on you.
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Memorable Commercials [July 2025] (1–10)
Y.M.C.A.NEW!Village People
In a lovely study bathed in sunlight, Bakarhythm is doing desk work.
While sitting in his chair and quietly continuing his tasks, he takes a hearty swig of Healthia.
With a sound effect, music begins to play and the tagline “Believe it or not, I’m burning fat right now” appears.
It clearly promotes the idea that drinking it helps reduce visceral fat.
The background music is an instrumental cover of Village People’s “Y.M.C.A.” In Japan, the version famously covered by Hideki Saijo in 1979 is well known.
Happy & LuckyNEW!Ms. OOJA
Ms.OOJA’s “Happy & Lucky,” released in 2026, is a song specially written for the commercial of the Kanesue supermarket.
Its gently bouncy rhythm is striking, and the acoustic sound highlights a sense of lightness.
The lyrics, which focus on expressing one’s true self and savoring everyday happiness, are also noteworthy, with positive emotions depicted throughout.
In the commercial, Kanesue is portrayed as a store people visit in their daily lives, and the overall video has a bright atmosphere that emphasizes smiling faces.
Not AINEW!SIRUP
SIRUP’s “Not AI,” released in 2026, is a track that seems to express a world where digital technology is advancing through its powerful sound.
The structure—pounding, resonant beats, sprightly sounds layered on top, and repeating vocals—also conveys a digital vibe.
The song was featured in the 2026 commercial for the Professional University of Information and Management for Innovation (PUIM), aligning the indispensable digital technologies for humanity with the music to make its appeal.
It evokes an image of progress toward the future, connecting the trajectory of digital development so far with the evolution of technologies to come.
Memorable Commercials [July 2025] (11–20)
Original songNEW!U-zhaan to xiangyu
This commercial expresses Fukushima Computer System’s message, “The future we create will evolve beyond imagination,” through light, buoyant music and vocals.
It features a structure where U-zhaan’s tabla overlaps with xiangyu’s rap, creating a unique world while maintaining a sense of lightness.
The tabla resonates as if it is singing rather than merely accompanying, which seems to enhance the rap layered on top.
Portraying the company’s spirit of taking on challenges—let’s try it, let’s make it—the piece conveys a strong will to move toward the future.
Finally FreeNEW!Yamashita Tatsuro
Tatsuro Yamashita’s “Finally Free” was released in 2026 and was created as the CM song for Suntory’s All-Free.
Its expansive, brilliant sound and bright atmosphere are striking, evoking an uplifting feeling like the breeze of the seasons.
The cheerful vocals that intertwine with the bright sound are also noteworthy, and positive emotions are expressed throughout.
The commercial features Kenichi Matsuyama enjoying All-Free and then taking off into the sky—a unique worldview that expresses freedom.
MAKE ITNEW!Iwatatakanori
Takanori Iwata’s “MAKE IT” was released in 2026 and is a song written specifically for the Eight Four Men commercial.
Its refreshing sound evokes a clear blue sky, and the overlap with a dance-music-like rhythm conveys a sense of exhilaration.
The vocals blend with the refreshing quality of the sound, expressing positive feelings that look toward the future.
The commercial features Takanori Iwata using Eight Four Men and heading out, giving the impression that positive emotions are conveyed through his smile.
Kawaii (Prod. Gen Hoshino)NEW!LE SSERAFIM
LE SSERAFIM’s “Kawaii (Prod.
Gen Hoshino)” is a track released in 2025 that drew attention for being produced by Gen Hoshino.
It gives the impression of creating a floating feel with its digital sound, and the overall bright composition strongly conveys the “kawaii” of the title.
The lyrics seem to portray a woman aiming high, expressing the pursuit of cuteness and a strong drive to move forward.
It was also used in a commercial for Sanrio Characters Chara-Paki, which likewise emphasizes cuteness.
The fact that the members of LE SSERAFIM are smiling throughout conveys a positive vibe.