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

Hungry PrideMakishimamu Za Horumon51rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Hungry Pride' music video nearly full ver.

This commercial powerfully conveys the bold flavor of Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.

and the message that it fuels your energy.

It depicts that restless, frustrated feeling at night, and expresses how eating it in such moments becomes the drive to overcome challenges.

The song that further highlights the determined, confrontational mood shown in the visuals is Maximum the Hormone’s “Hungry Pride.” Its aggressive band sound is a major draw, and the arrangement—building in thickness step by step—delivers a strong sense of power.

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Premeditated revengeMakishimamu Za Horumon52rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video

It opens with the rugby club forming a huddle and shouting.

You’d think they’re firing themselves up for a match, but… they’re saying, “Man, I’m beat today!” and “Let’s blast away the fatigue with U.F.O.!” Surprisingly, this commercial actually depicts a post-practice scene.

After the huddle, it cuts to the rugby players slurping down U.F.O.

with gusto, and their voracious eating is overwhelming to watch.

For the BGM, “Yoshu Fukushu,” which has been used in past commercials, makes a return.

The calm midsection of the song is performed with original parody lyrics.

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Forewarning and Revenge (Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. Parody Version)Makishimamu Za Horumon53rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video

This is a commercial that promotes the idea that the rich flavor of Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.

can relieve fatigue, using a baseball team as the motif.

While it presents a unique world where the players line up and wolf down U.F.O., the way they eat with such absorption really conveys how delicious it is.

The song that further emphasizes the youthfulness and strength of the visuals is Maximum the Hormone’s “Yoshu Fukushu (Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.

parody ver.).” The layered vocals within the gentle sound express youth, and the shift into a more powerful sound conveys energy.

The lyrics also highlight how tasty the sauce is—so good it makes you forget you’re tired.

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LOVE MachineMōningu Musume.54rank/position

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

One of Morning Musume’s biggest hits, performed by former popular members who now thrive as celebrity moms, is “LOVE Machine.” The song was used in commercials for the aesthetic salon Elsereine, NTT Communications, and Asahi Soft Drinks’ Jurokucha.

The☆Pea—ce!Mōningu Musume.55rank/position

Morning Musume. “The☆Peace!” (MV)

This is a commercial introducing Peace Fit, an innerwear line made with organic cotton that also offers a cool-to-the-touch feel.

When it comes to lightweight innerwear that’s perfect for summer, blends with synthetic fibers are often the norm.

However, this ad highlights that Peace Fit is made from 100% organic cotton.

It emphasizes that the fabric is gentle on the skin while still providing a smooth, comfortable feel.

The BGM is a parody of Morning Musume’s signature 2001 hit “The Peace!” With its upbeat and bright vibe, those who remember the original will surely find themselves humming along.

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Life RoadRozarīna56rank/position

Rosalina “Life Road” Music Video

Singer-songwriter Rosalina appears and performs a solo acoustic set.

At the start of the commercial, an email shows the results of an audition she applied for, with the word “Rejected.” She sighs, takes a sip of cola, picks up her guitar, and starts to sing.

Then the cola bottle tips over, bumps into her smartphone, and a live stream accidentally begins.

Her voice unexpectedly reaches a large audience, and she captivates them all.

The song she performs in the commercial is “Life Road.” Released in 2024, the track carries the resolve of wanting to stay with a cherished person forever, expressed in the line, “If I’m with you, I’ll go anywhere.”

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At HomeNakajima Miyuki57rank/position

At Home

Miyuki Nakajima’s “Home nite (At the Platform)” is a song included on the B-side of the single “Wakare Uta,” released in 1977.

Despite being a B-side, it gained popularity thanks to numerous tie-ins, including being used as insert music for the drama “From the North Country” (Kita no Kuni Kara).

Set to a quiet, acoustic guitar–centered sound, it depicts the scene of a train platform bound for one’s hometown, imbued with both loneliness and warmth.

It was also used in a JR East commercial as a CM song; as a track themed around train stations, it conveys a warm atmosphere that evokes thoughts of one’s hometown.

era; age; time; periodNakajima Miyuki58rank/position

Era - Live 2010–11 (from Tokyo International Forum Hall A)

A song used in many programs and elsewhere, including Suntory’s “BOSS.” Even about 40 years after its 1975 release, it remains a beloved classic.

It is sometimes sung at graduation ceremonies and is included in music textbooks, making it popular across a wide range of generations.

Snow BlossomNakajima Mika59rank/position

Mika Nakashima 'Yuki no Hana' Music Video

Although the lyrics overflow with love, it’s a song that makes tears well up just from hearing Mika Nakashima’s voice and the melody.

The dark tone of the music video further emphasizes the sense of loneliness.

It was used as the commercial song for Meiji Seika’s “boda” and “galbo,” in which Mika Nakashima herself appeared.

foreignerKUBOTA Saki60rank/position

Foreigner – Saki Kubota (Full)

The commercial song for Sanyo Electric’s color TV “Kukkiri Tate 7.” It’s Saki Kubota’s debut single, released in 1979.

Brimming with exotic flair, the song became a major hit and has been covered by many artists.

A super-famous track loved across generations.