Popular Commercial Songs: TV Ad Music Rankings [2026]

Every Breath You TakeThe Police50rank/position

The Police – Every Breath You Take (Official Music Video)

A song by The Police, a British rock band that was active from the late 1970s to the mid-1980s, known for their innovative musical style that blended rock with reggae elements.

Although the song was reportedly written “in 30 minutes while sitting at the piano,” it has amassed over 15 million radio plays.

It has also been featured in numerous commercials in Japan, so many of you may already be familiar with it.

Its repeated, striking guitar riff and crystalline vocals offer a distinctly British atmosphere not typically found in J-pop.

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Hoshino Takashi

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It’s my lifeBon Jovi51rank/position

Bon Jovi – It’s My Life (Official Music Video)

This is the song that was used in NEC’s Lavie laptop commercials and Asahi Beer’s Asahi Dry Premium commercials.

It’s a 2000 work by Bon Jovi, the model student of the rock world.

In Japan, it’s widely known as the song used in Nakayama Kinnikun’s comedy routine.

FireworkKaty Perry52rank/position

Katy Perry – Firework (Official Music Video)

Actress Satomi Ishihara appears in the commercial introducing irumo, NTT Docomo’s new pricing plan, which appeals with the message of making smartphone fees—now a daily necessity—more accessible.

The background music is Katy Perry’s “Firework,” a standout hit of the 2010s whose exhilarating chorus is irresistibly uplifting.

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Hane Keisuke

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Livin’ On A PrayerBon Jovi53rank/position

Bon Jovi – Livin’ On A Prayer

It’s a commercial that catches the eye with Rui Hachimura shouting the product name “Hayate” in perfect sync with the music.

The refreshingly crisp green tea that’s “selling like a dream”—many of you have probably heard it—features a jingle that’s a parody of Bon Jovi’s smash hit “Livin’ On A Prayer.”

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utatane

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How You Like ThatBLACKPINK54rank/position

BLACKPINK – ‘How You Like That’ M/V

A commercial for the Google Pixel 8, which features the ability to enhance photos with AI after shooting.

The lively footage shows Fuwa-chan, Anmika, and Thelma Aoyama traveling and taking eye-catching photos, while BLACKPINK’s “How You Like That” amps up the excitement.

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mutō

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YellowColdplay55rank/position

Coldplay – Yellow (Official Video)

The track used in ABC Television’s campaign advertisement.

Released in 2000 by the British rock band Coldplay, it became a hit around the world.

The song is about the desire to do something for someone, and the title “Yellow” means “cowardice” or “fear.”

ButterBTS56rank/position

BTS (방탄소년단) ‘Butter’ Official MV

This is a Xylitol gum commercial featuring the members of BTS.

Titled “Smile Cleaning,” it shows that if you chew the gum and cast a little spell, your room will be tidied up in no time.

The members’ comical movements and expressions are adorable and leave a lasting impression.

The song used to match the fun vibe of the commercial is their signature hit, “Butter.” Released in 2021, the track dominated the Billboard charts, spending seven consecutive weeks at No.

1 and achieving massive worldwide popularity.

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Hane Keisuke

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