Commercial Songs by Japanese Female Artists: CM Songs and Popular Track Rankings [2026]
Commercial songs are highly recognizable, and many people have probably heard them even if they don’t know the singer.
Some may even become fans after discovering the artist through a commercial.
Here is a ranked list of CM songs by Japanese female artists.
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Japanese Female Pop Singers’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (31–40)
SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Kobukuro Nariaki31rank/position
This is the Shiseido sunscreen ANESSA commercial titled “Answer,” featuring tennis player Naomi Osaka.
Athletes often play under the sun, so there’s a common perception that tanning is inevitable.
However, UV rays are harmful to the skin.
This commercial clearly conveys that even athletes rely on it.
The CM song is “Summertime,” a collaboration by Nariaki Kobukuro, RIRI, and KEIJU.
A Little Love SongSalyu32rank/position
This is the Mitsubishi UFJ NICOS commercial “A Mysterious 4-gram Card: Life at a Crossroads,” featuring Araki Sugo and Misaki Hattori.
A credit card is just one of many payment methods, but this ad captures moments where hearts connect through it.
What makes this warm, dramatic CM even more memorable is the BGM, “Chiisana Koi no Uta.” Originally a signature song by MONGOL800, the commercial uses a cover version by Salyu.
Her tender yet resolute vocals and the beautiful choral work make for a wonderful arrangement—be sure to listen closely.
Don’t give upZARD33rank/position
Speaking of cheer songs, this track is a classic.
It was featured in an Olympic support commercial.
It’s a motivational song loved by a wide range of age groups.
It’s also sung as a school choir piece and is a representative cheer song.
I hope it continues to spread and encourage people in the future.
two peopleaiko34rank/position
The song used in the Hoyu hair color commercial featuring Aya Omasa was “Futari” by aiko.
Although the track was released in 2008, it wasn’t chosen for the commercial until six years later, in 2014.
The lyrics portray the bittersweet realization that the person you have feelings for is actually thinking of someone else.
Many people have likely experienced a situation similar to what the song describes.
In the lyrics, the narrator says she realized the other person had feelings for someone else before she fell completely for them, yet the tone elsewhere suggests she’s already deeply smitten and unable to stop her feelings.
It’s a poignant song that tells the story of a love with nowhere to go.
blue skyaiko35rank/position
In the Mercari commercial that aired in 2020, Aiko’s song “Aozora” was featured.
Released in the same year as the commercial, the song portrays the end of a painful love.
Many people have probably experienced something similar to what the lyrics describe—feeling so heartbroken that looking back only makes it worse after a breakup.
For times when you feel, “I can’t move forward just yet,” or “I want to linger a little longer in a past love,” this is a song that gently stays by your side.
Playerchelmico36rank/position
In the Apple Watch Series 4 commercial “Better You,” a woman is guided by her Apple Watch to move her body in everyday life.
When she goes to take the elevator or escalator, she’s pulled toward the stairs instead—cleverly showing how Apple Watch encourages you to be active.
The background music features “Player” by the hip-hop duo chelmico.
With lyrics that portray pushing forward with all your might, the song is striking and sure to put you in a positive mood.
Faithmiwa37rank/position
Released in 2014 as miwa’s 13th single.
Chosen as the CM song for the “U-Can Correspondence Courses,” it’s a very cool track featuring miwa playing a powerful electric guitar.
With this song, she performed at the 65th NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen in 2014, and it has become one of miwa’s signature positive songs.
ONENESSmiwa38rank/position
This commercial features miwa talking about her own student days.
Hearing her story about how throwing herself into music actually helped her work harder at her studies will surely encourage many high school students.
It emphasizes that with Shinken Zemi, it’s entirely possible to balance club or extracurricular activities with academics.
The background music is “ONENESS,” sung by miwa.
The song, which expresses a resolve to keep going without giving up no matter what happens, will serve as a motivational anthem not only for students preparing for entrance exams but for many people.
Kit Can Nowmiwa39rank/position
This is the KitKat commercial song by singer-songwriter miwa.
The lyrics, which evoke graduation, express gratitude to friends.
While they can be interpreted as a song about parting, the melody is bright, making it a perfect graduation song that looks toward a positive future.
To the Lightmiwa40rank/position
This is an introductory commercial for Ready Crew, a business matching agent operated by Frontier Inc.
The narration delivers a message that supports the spirit of taking on challenges and facing difficulties at work, emphasizing that Ready Crew is a reliable presence.
The background music features miwa’s signature song “Hikari e,” an uplifting anthem with an encouraging, forward-looking message.