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Songs and production causing a buzz! A roundup of Pocari Sweat commercial tracks

Songs and production causing a buzz! A roundup of Pocari Sweat commercial tracks
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Pocari Sweat commercials are often filled with a refreshing vibe that really captures the spirit of youth! A wide range of music has been featured in these ads, and they often become a hot topic.

Over the years, they’ve used all kinds of wonderful tracks: buzzworthy songs by up-and-coming artists, original songs written specifically for the commercials, and even covers of classic hits.

Because of that, many people have probably found themselves curious about the song they heard after catching a Pocari ad on TV.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used as Pocari CM tracks! From the latest ones to the classic, unforgettable tunes from iconic commercials, take your time exploring what songs have been featured.

Songs and production drawing attention! A roundup of Pocari Sweat CM tracks (1–10)

TV commercial 1999

Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu

Sunny Day Sunday (Sentimental Bus)
Sunny Day SundaySenchimentaru Basu
Pocari Sweat 1999

“Sunny Day Sunday” is Sentimental Bus’s fourth major-label single.

Chosen as the theme song for a 1999 Pocari Sweat commercial, it became a smash hit, selling 510,000 copies.

It is the only Sentimental Bus single to reach the top 10 on the Oricon Singles Chart.

A poppy, humorous number, it matched the swimsuit-clad boys and girls in the commercial, resulting in a brisk, youthful feel.

“No Wings Needed” Edition

Pale Rainimase with PUNPEE & Toby Fox

【imase with PUNPEE & Toby Fox】Pale Rain(Official Audio)
Pale Rainimase with PUNPEE & Toby Fox
Otsuka Pharmaceutical POCARI SWEAT Commercial 'No Wings Needed' 60 seconds

The song used in Pocari Sweat’s web movie “We Don’t Need Wings” is called “Pale Rain.” In addition to imase—known for hits like “Tōhikō” (Runaway), which broke out on social media—the production also involves PUNPEE, who is active as a rapper and trackmaker, and Toby Fox, the creator of the globally popular RPG “UNDERTALE,” whose background music is also widely loved.

The game-inspired sound, cool track, and sophisticated vocal work are truly captivating.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Pocari Sweat “Your Potential Lies Within You. Spring” Version

Original songena mori

Pocari Sweat’s “Your Potential Lies Within You.

Spring” edition has a stylish vibe, blending animation with live-action for a captivating look.

It portrays the friendship between two girls and really evokes that youthful feeling.

The background music features an original track sung by singer-songwriter ena mori.

It’s a comfortably danceable song with airy, translucent vocals.

Otsuka Pharmaceutical Pocari Sweat: “Summer Air Pump” / “Dog Walk” / “Please Shoo the Bugs” / “Watching Baseball”

BUNBUN SUIBUNUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai “BUNBUN SUIBUN”
BUNBUN SUIBUNUchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai

This is a song by Uchikubi Gokumon Doukoukai that straightforwardly conveys the importance of hydration over a powerful sound.

It was used as the theme for the “Gotta Drink Pocari” commercial series, pairing visuals with the message of staying hydrated during the hot summer.

The commercials depict various summertime moments between parents and children, and because the same song ties them together, it reinforces the idea that you should always be mindful of hydration.

It’s a fun track with a compelling contrast: a hard-hitting sound that evokes the heat, paired with lyrics that encourage you to drink fluids.

TV commercial 2000

Music HourPorunogurafiti

Porno Graffitti “Music Hour” Music Video
Music HourPorunogurafiti
A 30-second commercial from around 2000 featuring An Suzuki and Ryo Katsuji for Pocari Sweat, with music by Porno Graffitti.

It was Porno Graffitti’s third single and was used in a 2000 Pocari Sweat commercial.

The video tells a story of youthful days starring Anne Suzuki and Ryo Katsuji, set in a classic midsummer scene with a sandy beach and palm trees.

Porno Graffitti’s high-energy pop song amps up the excitement of the commercial.

It became a smash hit, selling 460,000 copies.

The lyrics were reportedly inspired by submissions from listeners of their radio show, “Genkai Porno Radio,” on which they served as hosts.

TV commercial, 1996

suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW

FIELD OF VIEW – Sudden (Live) 1996
suddenlyFIELD OF VIEW
Pocari Sweat commercial, Emiri Nakayama, 1996

This was the Pocari Sweat commercial song in 1996.

It was FIELD OF VIEW’s second single, selling 1.224 million copies and achieving million-seller status—their biggest hit.

The lyrics were written by Izumi Sakai of ZARD, and the music was composed by Tetsuro Oda, the golden duo of the Being label who were hugely popular at the time.

The commercial featured Emiri Nakayama as the image character, with scenes of her riding an ostrich and attempting a flying trapeze—capturing a girl enjoying her youth.

Running Spring

futureMr.Children

Mr.Children “Mirai” Music Video
futureMr.Children
Haruka Ayase / Pocari Sweat (Running Spring version) Mr.Children - Mirai 2005.03

This is a 2005 commercial for Pocari Sweat.

The image character is Haruka Ayase.

A school-uniformed girl chasing a Pocari Sweat-wrapped train is fresh and full of energy.

The CM song is Mr.

Children’s “Mirai.” It was included on the four-track single “Shigen Four Dimensions,” which sold 926,000 copies.

In addition to “Mirai,” “Shigen Four Dimensions” features “Running High,” the theme song for the film Fly, Daddy, Fly; “and I love you,” used in Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles commercials; and “Yo‑i Don,” the theme song for the children’s program Ponkikkies.

The music video for “Mirai,” featuring Haruka Ayase and Yuta Hiraoka, drew considerable attention at the time.