Commercial Songs by Japanese Female Artists: CM Songs and Popular Track Rankings [2026]

My Favorite ThingsJUJU21rank/position

Yu Shirota “My Favorite Things”

This is a song by JUJU, a singer who continues to be active while engaging with various scenes like hip-hop and R&B.

Although she’s involved with many genres, she says the one that has influenced her the most is jazz.

It’s well known that her name, JUJU, was taken from the title of an album by jazz saxophonist Wayne Shorter! Here you can see a cool side of JUJU that’s different from the one who sings hit songs.

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Instead of goodbyeJUJU22rank/position

JUJU “Instead of Goodbye”

Released in 2011 as JUJU’s 16th single.

The song was used as the theme for NTV’s “Sukkiri!” and in a RecoChoku commercial, and it reached No.

14 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The lyrics convey the pain of parting.

May it be filled with kindnessJUJU23rank/position

JUJU 'So That It Overflows with Kindness'

This is JUJU’s ninth single, which also drew attention as the theme song for the film “Evergreen Love (Herbarium Love Story).” It was featured in commercials for Nissan’s Cube and in the joint project by Nissan Motor and MTV Japan, “MTV meetalk with NEW NISSAN cube.” It’s a song that gently wraps and soothes feelings of anxiety.

If you wish for a miracle…JUJU24rank/position

JUJU “If You Wish for a Miracle…”

It was released in 2006 as JUJU’s third single.

It was her first ballad and was used in a commercial for the SUBARU LEGACY OUTBACK.

It’s no exaggeration to say that this song was what brought JUJU to the attention of a wide audience.

HELLO WORLDLiSA25rank/position

LiSA『HELLO WORLD』MUSiC CLiP

Like Ryuichi Sakamoto’s “energy flow,” which he completed in five minutes, LiSA’s latest work also seems destined to become a memorable masterpiece that leaves a deep impression on listeners.

Released in February 2024 as a tie-in song for Sony cameras, the track inspires the courage to take a step into a new world.

LiSA’s clear, soaring vocals and the guitar sound are striking, and the song conveys a wish to cherish every moment.

It’s the kind of song that can lift your spirits when you’re taking on something new—be it work, study, or relationships.

Shine in the cruel nightLiSA26rank/position

LiSA 'Shine in the Cruel Night' MUSIC CLIP

LiSA’s “Shine on a Cruel Night,” released in 2025, drew attention as the theme song for the Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba theatrical film.

Its driving sound layered with a powerful, conversational vocal evokes images of pressing forward and holding onto hope.

The shifts in the song’s arrangement convey the film’s atmosphere so vividly that the music alone feels like experiencing a full-length movie.

The track was also featured in a Spotify commercial—a comedic spot that contrasts the Infinity Castle from Demon Slayer with the complexity of a train station interior.

The blend of the lighthearted ad and the emotionally stirring song creates a uniquely intriguing vibe.

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EverythingMISIA27rank/position

MISIA – Everything （Official HD Music Video）

One of Japanese singer-songwriter MISIA’s biggest hits is the song Everything.

It gained popularity as the theme song for the TV drama Yamato Nadeshiko, went on to become a long-running hit, and achieved double million sales.

It was also used in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial.

Song of HopeMISIA28rank/position

MISIA – Song of Hope (Official Music Video)

Have you seen the commercial for Sony’s truly wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM5, released with the tagline “A step above in serenity”? MISIA singing in the desert is overwhelmingly majestic, isn’t she? In the CM, she performs “Kibou no Uta” (Song of Hope), written and composed by the one and only Akiko Yano.

From the operatic-sounding intro, to the grand thematic scale of the lyrics, to MISIA’s vocals that seem to light one flame after another—no matter how you listen, it’s a monumental track for any listener.

It’s one of those highly recommended songs that makes you think, “I wish this would spread across the world!”

An endlessly continuing storyMISIA29rank/position

MISIA – An Endless Story (Official HD Music Video)

MISIA’s “A Never-Ending Story” was released in 2002 and was also used as the theme song for Mitsubishi Electric’s “Keeping Society Moving” commercial.

It’s a ballad that unfolds with a quiet, piano-centered atmosphere, gradually gaining strength toward the end and conveying a powerful sense of hope.

The lyrics give the impression of moving forward into the future, and combined with her resounding vocals, they evoke the strength to take a step ahead.

The commercial depicts Mitsubishi Electric’s initiatives and conveys the company’s commitment to supporting society for a better future.

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This is my way of life.PUFFY30rank/position

PUFFY 'That's the Way I Live' OFFICIAL MUSIC VIDEO

This commercial introduces the limited-time peach series from McCafé while also conveying that McCafé is perfect for a little detour.

It depicts Aoi Miyazaki and Suzu Hirose taking a side trip, and you can feel from their expressions that they’re having a fulfilling time.

The song that further emphasizes the cheerful mood of the visuals is PUFFY’s “Kore ga Watashi no Ikiru Michi” (“This Is the Way I Live”).

With lyrics that seem to portray the emotions found in everyday life and a laid-back sound that carries a slightly languid vibe, it expresses a sense of fun.

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