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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.

Memorable Commercials [July 2025] (221–230)

Bridgestone: "At the Feet of That Journey" (version)

Original songŌshū

"At the Foot of That Journey" 30-second ver.
Original songŌshū

This commercial shows a family’s journey as they grow, while highlighting how Bridgestone has supported them every step of the way.

It transitions from scenes of traveling in the parents’ car to the mother and child riding their own bicycles, conveying that Bridgestone has always been there at every moment.

The slightly downward perspective is also a key element, expressing the brand’s desire to support people’s steps toward the future from the ground up.

Enhancing the warm tone of the visuals is a song by Oh Shu, which celebrates everyday happiness set to an acoustic sound.

Nagasaki Stadium City NAGASAKI+NEW “Nagasaki Trip” Version / “Match-Viewing Trip” Version

Great FreedomFukuyama Masaharu

NAGASAKI + NEW Nagasaki Travel Edition 30 Seconds
Great FreedomFukuyama Masaharu

This commercial showcasing the appeal of Nagasaki Stadium City features Masaharu Fukuyama.

After highlighting sightseeing spots around Nagasaki Prefecture, it gives a thorough look at the many ways to enjoy Stadium City.

The BGM for the commercial uses Fukuyama’s song “Great Freedom.” Created around the theme of great freedom in life, the track delivers a grand, expansive listening experience that perfectly reflects its theme.

Apple Pay “Outrun”

KA-POWCain Culto

KA-POW (Official Audio) – Cain Culto
KA-POWCain Culto

This commercial opens with a woman driving a car with an extremely tense expression.

She seems to be fleeing from something, and her gas is about to run out… In that dire moment, she pulls into a gas station but panics because she doesn’t have cash or cards.

Then she realizes Apple Pay is available and pays with her iPhone.

The story does a great job of showing how easy and fast payments can be as long as you have your iPhone.

At the end of the commercial, it’s revealed that the thing chasing her was a giant dragon.

It’s a fun ad that keeps you entertained right to the end.

The background music is “KA-POW” by Kane Cult.

Its distinctive bass sound is striking, and it’s a track that boosts your mood and makes you want to move as you listen.

Matsui Securities: Investing with Matsui “Online Brokerage” Version / “Point Rewards Male Vocal” Version / “Point Rewards Female Vocal” Version

My First Kissanshin papa

This commercial promotes how easy Matsui Securities’ online brokerage is—even for beginners—and how it’s a perfect way to start investing.

It features Alice Hirose taking on investing with her smartphone, and the way she does it amid everyday tasks clearly conveys how casual and approachable it is.

That sense of ease shown in the visuals is further highlighted by a parody of the song “Hajimete no Chu.” The livelier tempo compared to the original is striking and adds to the light, carefree feel.

Morinaga Seika in Jelly — Exam in Jelly “Turn Nerves Into an Ally” Version

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song
TalentSabasusutā

This is a commercial depicting a test-taker heading into an exam with an in Jelly.

On exam day, the protagonist—a young woman—experiences extreme nerves: she can’t eat breakfast, her hands are shaking, and she can’t settle down.

But just before the test, she takes a sip of in Jelly and is able to reset her mindset: “I’ll trust what I’ve done so far and give it my all!” It conveys that in Jelly is perfect not only for the day of the exam but also for replenishing energy while studying.

The BGM features the rock band Sabishisuta’s song “Sainō” (“Talent”).

Its lyrics—You’ve built up so much, you have talent, so believe in yourself and move forward!—offer powerful encouragement that will surely be a source of support for many.

Mizkan Shime-nabe 'We’re having hot pot today' Version

Billion Beats (Re-ver.)chōtokkyū

This commercial showcases the deliciousness of Mizkan’s “Shime Nabe” series, featuring the members of Chotokkyu gathering to enjoy a hot pot together.

Seeing the members getting excited around the pot conveys that the flavor lifts your spirits.

The song that further enhances the cheerful atmosphere of the visuals is Chotokkyu’s “Billion Beats (Re-ver.).” It gives the impression of dance music with a striking freshness, and the vocals evoke smiles, conveying a positive vibe.

Memorable Commercials [July 2025] (231–240)

Idemitsu Kosan apollostation “Service Station” Version / “Everyday Life (Massage Parlor)” Version / “10-Second Challenge” Version

Ievan PolokkaEino Kettunen

This is a commercial that promotes what you can do at Idemitsu’s apollostation, presented with a distinctive worldview.

As people who are about to leave after just refueling, or those getting a massage, let their guard down, children wearing the apollostation “a” approach them.

From there, the ad shifts to a message about what services are available, conveying how broadly it supports users.

Further heightening the distinctive atmosphere of the visuals is a parody song set to the melody of “Ievan Polkka.” The rhythm of the song, which creates a mysterious mood, really leaves an impression.