Female Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Song Rankings [2026]

Tonight is a Hearty PartyTakeuchi Mariya78rank/position

Tonight is 'Hearty Party' / Mariya Takeuchi cover

It was released in 1995 as Mariya Takeuchi’s 25th single.

It’s a perfect party song for Christmas, evoking the image of friends gathering for a party.

It was used as the commercial song for Kentucky Fried Chicken’s Christmas campaign in 1995, 1996, and 1999.

Wonderful HolidayTakeuchi Mariya79rank/position

Sutekina Holiday

As Christmas draws near, many of you probably look forward to this commercial, don’t you? When this song comes on TV, it really makes you feel, “Ah, the season is finally here!” It’s the familiar Kentucky Fried Chicken commercial, and this song perfectly heightens that unique sense of excitement and joy that comes with this time of year.

By the way, the word “holiday” in the title literally means a day off, but in the United States—where people follow many different religions—the Christmas season is often referred to as the holiday season.

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Hane Keisuke

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Cheer upTakeuchi Mariya80rank/position

Cheer Up – Mariya Takeuchi

In recent years, many people have covered this song, but although it’s famous as a Mariya Takeuchi track, it was originally sung by Hiroko Yakushimaru.

After Mariya Takeuchi, who wrote the song, recorded her own self-cover, it was used in a commercial for SEIKO’s Dolce & Exceline.

When you’re heartbroken, it would be wonderful to have a friend who could comfort you like this, wouldn’t it?

Cheer up!Takeuchi Mariya81rank/position

Genki wo dashite

This is a commercial for Asahi Beer’s Maruefu that promotes the “Mellow Japan Project,” highlighting Maruefu’s unique worldview.

Set in various locations across Japan, it features many celebrities—including Kyoko Yoshine and Kohei Matsushita—raising their glasses of Maruefu in a toast.

The familiar Mariya Takeuchi song “Genki wo Dashite” is used as the BGM.

It’s a gentle, heartwarming tune.

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Be strongNishino Kana82rank/position

Kana Nishino Be Strong LIVE PV (High-Quality Video, High-Quality Audio)

It also drew attention as a commercial jingle.

While it may seem like a love song, it’s a track that fills you with the courage to push forward and bring out a new, positive self.

The crisp, punchy lyrics feel strong and stoic, making it a convincing anthem of support for women.

Best FriendNishino Kana83rank/position

[Vietsub] Best Friend – Nishino Kana

It was released in 2010 as Kana Nishino’s ninth single.

Chosen as the second song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei” (Good Luck, Exam Takers) campaign, it was created for a friend and expresses her feelings toward friends in both her personal life and the music industry.

It has also become a popular graduation song.

Dear…Nishino Kana84rank/position

Kana Nishino 'Dear...(short ver.)'

When it comes to portraying a girl in love, isn’t Kana Nishino the go-to artist? One of her hit songs is “Dear…,” a ballad that sings of eternal love for a long-distance partner.

It was used as the CM song for NTT Docomo’s “Ganbare Jukensei ’09–’10.”