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A roundup of songs from Panasonic commercials. Featuring the tracks that played in the ads, too!

Panasonic is such a classic home appliance brand that you probably have at least one Panasonic product at home.

They actively air TV commercials, so you likely see their ads often when you watch TV.

In this article, we’ll introduce Panasonic’s commercials along with the songs featured in them, all in one place.

We’ve compiled not only the latest commercials but also past ones, so you might find some that look familiar.

If there was a commercial you saw before and were curious about, be sure to look for it here!

Panasonic commercial song roundup: Introducing the tracks featured in the ads! (41–50)

Panasonic HALF component stereo

It always begins with rain.ASKA

ASKA – The Beginning Is Always Rain (Official Music Video)
It always begins with rain.ASKA

Hajimari wa Itsumo Ame was used as the song for Panasonic’s “HALF Component” commercials, and after a flood of inquiries it was released as a single in 1991.

It became a million-selling hit and has long been celebrated as one of ASKA’s signature songs.

The lyrics, which beautifully depict the feelings that connect lovers, combined with ASKA’s emotive, moist vocals, are irresistibly moving.

Vivid scenes can bring memories from that time sharply back to life, can’t they? When it comes to rainy-day love songs, many people probably think of this track.

It’s a wonderful love song that keeps hearts connected no matter what.

Panasonic Car Audio CD-in-1 “VZ700”

StoriesTUBE

TUBE Stories ~Dance With You~ Surely Somewhere
StoriesTUBE

TUBE captivates with a variety of classic songs that depict summer.

Their medium-tempo love ballad “Stories,” packed with TUBE’s charm, was released as a single in 1989 and was featured in a Panasonic car audio CD-in1 “VZ700” commercial.

Some of you may have often listened to it while driving with your partner, right? The intro’s sparkling guitar tones are beautiful, and the dramatic, quintessentially TUBE atmosphere is wonderful and truly moving.

It’s a melodious masterpiece that makes your heart race with its tale of a mature romance.

Panasonic D-snap Audio

STEP youHamasaki Ayumi

This song, released in 2005 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 35th single, was used in a Panasonic “D-snap Audio” commercial.

Many people might recognize it when the chorus kicks in and think, “Oh right, this was a commercial song!” It’s a very Ayumi Hamasaki-like track and a great pick-me-up when you’re feeling a bit down—an uplifting song that helps you stay positive.

If you listen to it when you’re low on energy, it’ll boost your mood and make you feel like, “Alright, let’s do this!”

Panasonic LUMIX G Series

AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Ai (Acoustic Version)
AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata captivates listeners with delicate scene portrayals and his singing voice.

These days, you can hear his songs in all kinds of commercials.

“Ai,” released in 2010, was used as the CM song for the LUMIX G Series digital cameras.

It’s a collection of various ‘ai’—love—carefully and patiently woven.

The smoothly flowing, gentle words that slide right in are part of the charm, and his voice stands out even more in the stripped-down, singer-songwriter style, making it all the more moving.

You can feel a permeating power, as if a fleeting moment of love is expanding outward, creating a supreme love song that slowly seeps into the heart.

Panasonic: 'The Return of National Boy'

Bright National

Panasonic CM National Boy (2018)

Panasonic, which grew under its founder Konosuke Matsushita into one of Japan’s leading electronics manufacturers.

In 2018, its 100th anniversary year, the song “Akarui National” that played in the commercial titled “The Return of National Boy” was composed by Toriro Miki, a prolific creator of commercial jingles, and it was beloved for many years starting in the 1950s.

The word “National” itself conveys a sense of reassurance.

The concept behind it—“A bright, happy home powered by electric appliances”—is wonderful, and together with the commercial footage featuring the character “National Boy,” the glamorous, globe-trotting sound instantly lifts your spirits.

Panasonic Quality “Product” Edition

Tsubasa (Prod. uin)(sic)boy

(sic)boy – Tsubasa (Prod. uin) (Official Audio)
Tsubasa (Prod. uin)(sic)boy
Panasonic Quality “Product Edition” 60 seconds [Official Panasonic]

The Panasonic Quality series is a set of commercials that showcase how Panasonic approaches its products.

In this installment, answers to the question “What is quality?” appear one after another on screen, while scenes depict everything from manufacturing to logistics, and even the recycling of products after they’ve been used.

The CM maintains a calm visual tone, complemented by a beautiful ballad as the background music.

The song is “Tsubasa (Prod.

uin)” by (sic)boy, released in April 2025.

Its lyrics, portraying someone moving forward despite doubts and inner conflict, are sure to strike a chord.

A quietly resonant, gemlike anthem of encouragement.

Panasonic DVD 1996

What’s New?Dara Sedaka

[Commercial 1996] Panasonic DVD Hank Jones 60 seconds

In 1996, when DVDs first appeared, a Panasonic commercial featured Hank Jones performing “What’s New?” composed by Bob Haggart.

The commercial also included Dara Sedaka, who showcased her beautiful singing voice.

This song has been covered by numerous musicians over the years, with well-known versions by Linda Ronstadt, Helen Merrill, and John Coltrane.