Summary of Nissan commercial songs: a collection of famous tracks from Japan and abroad, plus CM-original songs

BetelgeuseKobukuro

Kobukuro – Betelgeuse

It’s a song included on Kobukuro’s 16th single, “Toki no Ashioto,” released in 2008.

It was used in a Cube commercial, in which the two members of Kobukuro also appear.

Comparing an ex-girlfriend to Betelgeuse, it’s a bittersweet yet warm song that conveys a feeling that’s always present.

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The word “perfect” is memorably used in the Nissan LEAF electric vehicle commercial titled “Wake Up to 100%.” The track starts with a subdued yet stylish bassline, creating a flutter of excitement that perfectly matches the visuals of a morning when everything goes right.

Then female vocals and synth sounds join in, adding a lively feel that complements the driving scenes showcasing the LEAF’s powerful acceleration.

It’s a catchy, cool song, so I imagine many people have been curious about it.

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Hane Keisuke

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The original song used in Nissan Serena’s TV commercial “Family Long Drive.” Its lively choral work set to a bouncy shuffle beat is perfect for a family outing.

Plus, the scenes inside the car—featuring actor Shimpei Noma as the father—combine with the song’s refreshing energy to evoke the vehicle’s safety and comfort.

With a breezy, emotive female vocal, it’s a CM song of such high quality that you’d hardly believe it was created just for the commercial.

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Hoshino Takashi

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[Nissan Elgrand CM] - Japan Edition 2018 -

“Race ahead with technology, Nissan.” This commercial showcases cutting-edge systems that truly embody that tagline and highlights their latest features.

It’s the Nissan Elgrand TV commercial series, “Envy: IEB.” The Elgrand glides smoothly along, when suddenly a woman darts out from behind a building ahead.

Fortunately, its standard emergency braking system, which can detect people, prevents an accident.

And of course, the voice delivering the final tagline is none other than Eikichi Yazawa.

Movin’ on without youUtada Hikaru

Utada Hikaru – Movin’ on without you

It was released in 1999 as Hikaru Utada’s second single.

Chosen as the theme song for the Terrano commercial, the lyrics strikingly portray a strong-willed woman who initiates a breakup.

It recorded total shipments of 1.53 million copies, achieving million-seller status.

Tonight is Boogie BackTOKYO No.1 SOUL SET ＋ HALCALI

TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET + HALCALI / Boogie Back Tonight

This is the song used in the Cube commercial.

It’s a 2009 collaboration between the female rap duo HALCALI and TOKYO No.1 SOUL SET, covering the original track by Kenji Ozawa and Scha Dara Parr.

It wasn’t scheduled for release, but it was put out due to the commercial’s strong response.

The commercial featured footage from Osomatsu-kun.

i spy i spySuperfly × JET

Superfly × JET 『i spy i spy』Music Video

Released in 2007 as the third single from the collaboration between Superfly and JET.

The song was used in a Cube commercial, and its theme features provocative content about a devilish woman seducing a man.

As a collaboration between a rookie artist in her debut year and a popular band, it became a major topic at the time.