Popular Commercial Songs: TV Ad Music Rankings [2026]

From me to youGalileo Galilei8rank/position

From Me to You

In the Benesse Shinken Seminar university entrance exam commercials, “Basketball” and “Pull-up,” the way students face the exam is depicted through scenes of playing basketball and doing pull-ups.

The catchy line “Your rival is always within yourself” leaves a strong impression, and anyone who has experienced university entrance exams will likely relate.

It’s a passionate commercial with a message that really hits home.

The BGM chosen for this CM is Galileo Galilei’s “From Me to You.” Its lyrics, portraying the struggle of confronting oneself while striving to move forward, are sure to give you a push.

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Hane Keisuke

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I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS9rank/position

Kiss – I Was Made For Lovin’ You

The song used in the commercial for CANON’s digital camera “EOS KISS” was “I Was Made for Lovin’ You,” the smash hit by the American rock band KISS.

In the commercial, children appear with face paint similar to the original KISS members, making it a very memorable ad.

Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis10rank/position

Oasis – Don’t Look Back In Anger (Official Video)

A song released by Oasis on their 1995 album (What’s the Story) Morning Glory?.

It was issued as a single in 1996 and became Oasis’s second song to reach No.

1 on the UK Singles Chart.

Written, composed, and sung lead by Noel Gallagher (the older brother).

It was used in an au commercial.

A masterpiece often referred to as the British national anthem.

Noel’s vocals, more than Liam’s, feel more heartrending and move me to tears!

White LoversKuwata Keisuke11rank/position

Keisuke Kuwata – Shiroi Koibitotachi (Full ver.)

It is a lyrical ballad that depicts the bittersweet feelings of love in winter.

Released in October 2001, it is a work by Keisuke Kuwata themed around the winter season.

Rather than simply mourning a love that has passed, it also carries a sense of celebrating the memories of love, portraying warm emotions alongside scenes of a city blanketed in falling snow.

It was used as the theme song for Coca-Cola’s “No Reason” campaign commercial, and later featured in UNIQLO’s “LifeWear” commercial, earning affection from a wide audience.

It is a heartwarming song to listen to when you want to heal a heart hurt by love or reflect on cherished memories.

One Love (People Get Ready)Bob Marley12rank/position

One Love – Song Around LA – Playing For Change

The song used in Daiwa Securities Group’s “Playing For Change” commercial is the classic “One Love” by the reggae legend Bob Marley.

Its peaceful vibe is wonderfully soothing, fully showcasing the charm of classic reggae—truly a signature anthem of the reggae world.

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Murakami Shinpei

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Won’t Go Home Without YouMaroon 513rank/position

Maroon 5 – Won’t Go Home Without You (Official Music Video)

The pleasantly relaxed band sound resonates beautifully.

This song by the globally popular band Maroon 5 was included on their second album, It Won’t Be Soon Before Long, released in 2007.

After being featured in a TOYOTA commercial, it became widely listened to in Japan as well.

It’s a heartrending love song about the sorrow of a lover who has left and the yearning for them to come back.

You can’t help but find yourself praying, “Please let it work out, please let them get back together…”

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Araki Jakkan

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Hard To Say I’m SorryCHICAGO14rank/position

Chicago – Hard To Say I’m Sorry (stereo sound)

Chicago’s signature ballad “Hard To Say I’m Sorry” is a single that spent two consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the U.S.

charts.

Its heartrending melody paired with lyrics depicting a relationship out of sync is guaranteed to bring tears.

The song was used in a Toyota commercial for the Mark II Qualis.