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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] (381–390)

Kirin Beer Hyoketsu: Summer Festival Preparation

GoodbyeManako Arata

Hyoketsu Summer Festival Preparations - 30 Seconds

This commercial portrays Mayu Hotta working hard to prepare for a summer festival and her interactions with the people around her, while also highlighting the refreshing appeal of Hyoketsu.

As she chats with her childhood friend with a smile and the preparations for the food stalls progress enjoyably, it conveys the heat and freshness of summer, along with the mounting excitement as the event approaches.

Further accentuating the cheerful atmosphere of the visuals is the song “Sainara” by Arata Manako.

Its light, acoustic sound—tinged with a sense of busyness—and the brisk, fast-paced vocals amplify the feeling of exhilaration.

McDonald’s: “It’s Hot! Hawaiian Burgers” / “It’s Hot at Night, Too! Hawaiian Burgers”

Two People’s Love IslandIshikawa Yuko & Chage

This is a commercial introducing McDonald’s new Hawaiian Burgers that make summer heat more enjoyable.

It features Junichi Okada enthusiastically presenting them with a vibrant smile, and conveys the delight of savoring different flavors by day and by night.

The song “Futari no Ai Land” further amplifies the fun that comes through in the visuals.

With its light, breezy sound capturing the exhilaration of summer, the track feels like a companion to help you enjoy and get through the hot season.

Coca-Cola I LOHAS “Cooling Japan’s Summer” edition

pure whiteFuji Kaze

Fujii Kaze – “masshiro” (pure white) [Official Audio]
pure whiteFuji Kaze

This commercial overlaps scenes of a hot summer landscape with I Lohas to highlight the importance of staying hydrated and its refreshing taste.

The playful lettering for “natural water,” drawn to resemble natural ice, adds a comedic touch and conveys the wish for viewers to feel I Lohas as something close to them.

The music that underscores the gentle, refreshing atmosphere of the visuals is Kaze Fujii’s “Masshiro.” Its uniquely floating, soft sound is striking, and when combined with his calm vocals, it conveys a sense of tenderness.

Saishunkan Pharmaceutical — Domohorn Wrinkle “For Those Who Love Their Skin” (Commercial)

Beloved SpringKotoringo

Domohorn Wrinkle TV Commercial: 'For Those Who Love Their Skin' (30 seconds)

This commercial empathizes with the effort of tending to your skin not only when you feel good but also when you’re tired, and conveys the desire for people to use Domohorn Wrinkle especially at those times.

The visuals depict a woman doing her best throughout the day, expressing that no matter how tired you are, you can quickly care for your skin.

The subtle smile when she uses the product is a key point, highlighting both its ease and the sense of fulfillment.

Further accentuating the film’s gentle atmosphere is Kotringo’s “Itoshiki Haru.” The tender sound of piano and strings, paired with her soaring vocals, leaves a strong impression and conveys a warmth that feels close and comforting.

Kanagawa Prefectural Election Management Committee: “Let’s go vote! Let’s make everyone’s voice heard!” (version)

Funiculi FuniculaLuigi Denza

With Japanese Translation: Funiculì Funiculà (Neapolitan Music) – With Katakana Reading
Funiculi FuniculaLuigi Denza
Let’s go! Vote and make everyone’s voice heard! (15-second version)

This striking commercial, featuring a lineup of beloved Tatsunoko Production characters from popular anime like Yatterman, Gatchaman, and The Genie Family, is an ad by the Kanagawa Prefecture Election Administration Committee.

Set to an up-tempo tune, it urges viewers to “go vote,” leaving a powerful impression not just visually but aurally as well.

The song used in the commercial is the Italian canzone ‘Funiculì, Funiculà,’ first published in 1880.

While the CM uses parody lyrics, the original song was reportedly written with Neapolitan lyrics.

Memorable Commercials [July 2025] (391–400)

Asahi Kasei Home Products Saran Wrap: “SHIMATTA” — The Song of Everyone’s Food Loss Mishaps

SHIMATTAFukuhara Haruka, Kasai Kengo, Tamura Konomi

Haruka Fukuhara sings the cute food-loss song “SHIMATTA” in an apron! Web movie “SHIMATTA: Everyone’s Food Loss Slip-Up Song” making-of and interview also included

In addition to actress Haruka Fukuhara, this commercial features a song called “SHIMATTA” by voice actors Kengo Kawanishi and Konomi Tamura.

In the song, they share relatable stories about times when they let vegetables go bad.

It then recommends using Saran Wrap and Ziploc bags to store food in the freezer to help prevent such food loss.

Although it’s a CM song, it has a very pleasant melody, and Fukuhara’s beautiful singing voice is truly captivating.

Daihatsu Move Canbus Stripes: “To the Sea” Version

PlaysicYorushika

Sairi Ito says to her heartbroken younger brother, “At times like this, the sea,” and takes him to the ocean on a canvas.

After gazing at the sea for a while, her brother quickly seems to sort out his feelings and exclaims, “I feel refreshed!” Ito, surprised, responds, “That was fast!” The interaction between the caring, sisterly Ito and her airheaded little brother is heartwarming and brings a smile—what a comforting commercial.

The BGM features Yorushika’s ‘Playsick.’ Although detailed information about the song wasn’t available at the time the commercial was released, it’s a gently paced track that suits suis’s vocals very well.