Popular Commercial Songs: TV Ad Music Rankings [2026]

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back number – Takane no Hanako-san (full)

Here is a classic song that paints a bittersweet longing for someone you admire from afar.

Told from a delicate male perspective, this unrequited love story resonates deeply with listeners.

Released by back number in June 2013, the track combines a pop sensibility with a wistful melody and emotionally stirring lyrics.

The diary-like words capture feelings for someone out of reach, vividly expressing emotions that many have experienced.

In 2019, it was also featured in a Kirin Brewery “Tanrei Green Label” commercial, winning over an even wider audience.

Anyone who has felt the pangs of love or unrequited affection will surely relate to this song.

It is also known as a piece where you can learn basic guitar chord progressions, making it a popular practice song for those starting out in rock.

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Mrs. GREEN APPLE – About Me

It is a grand rock ballad that begins by questioning the difference between self and others, delivering a straightforward message.

The song carefully depicts the subtle shifts of the heart, moving from days of being unable to find one’s sense of purpose to gradually discovering light.

Released in January 2019 as the support song for the 97th All Japan High School Soccer Tournament, it reached 100 million streams by January 2021, roughly two years later.

It has continued to resonate with many people, being featured in Otsuka Pharmaceutical’s Calorie Mate exam-support commercial series, among others.

It is a song that gently stays by the side of those who, while burdened with doubts and anxieties in life, still strive to keep moving forward.