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

I feel like cryingŌhara Sakurako50rank/position

Sakurako Ohara – To the Point of Wanting to Cry (Official Music Video)

Sakurako Ohara’s “Nakitai Kurai” is causing a sensation after being featured as the TV commercial song for Shiseido’s SEA BREEZE.

They say heaven doesn’t grant two gifts, but Sakurako Ohara is a miraculous female singer blessed with three: singing, guitar, and an adorable face.

Listening to her makes you fall for Sakurako-chan so much you feel like crying yourself.

The Water is WideOhnuki Taeko51rank/position

Karla Bonoff – The Water Is Wide (Audio)

This commercial depicts the everyday lives of various people alongside the Daihatsu Move Canbus.

It shows people living by the sea and in nature, and how their daily routines are supported by the Move Canbus, conveying a sense of safety, trust, and easygoing drivability.

The song that underscores the gentle mood of the visuals is Taeko Onuki’s rendition of “The Water Is Wide.” It’s a cover that clearly pays homage to Karla Bonoff’s original, and the tender vocals layered with the sound of acoustic guitar convey a warm feeling.

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COLORSUtada Hikaru52rank/position

Utada Hikaru – COLORS

Released in 2003 as Hikaru Utada’s 12th single.

It topped the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and achieved million-seller status.

The song was used in a commercial for the Toyota Wish and was both written and composed by Hikaru Utada herself.

When performing it on television, she most often sang it one key lower.

Can’t Wait ‘Til ChristmasUtada Hikaru53rank/position

Can’t Wait ‘Til Christmas (2014 Remastered)

This song, sung by Hikaru Utada, carries the message that it’s not just about Christmas—I love you every day, and that everyday life makes me very happy.

Released in 2010, it remains a beloved hidden Christmas classic.

It was used in a Pepsi NEX commercial, and many people probably still remember it.

Her appearance in the ad was so stunning that it became a huge topic at the time.

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Hane Keisuke

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Fight The BluesUtada Hikaru54rank/position

Hikaru Utada / Fight The Blues / cover

It was featured as a theme song for news programs and in music commercials.

The synthesizers are beautiful, and the lyrics, written from a female perspective, portray a strong woman.

It conveys a strong impression of “I can’t lose,” making it a song that gives you a push when you feel like you’re about to be defeated and frustrated, or when you’re standing still.

Mine or YoursUtada Hikaru55rank/position

Hikaru Utada 'Mine or Yours' Music Video

Hikaru Utada’s “Mine or Yours,” released in 2025, is a track that conveys relaxation with a gentle groove.

Its slow tempo is layered with vocals that ride slightly behind the beat—almost to the point of feeling off-kilter—further emphasizing the laid-back feel.

The lyrics depict casual, everyday moments to express relaxation, evoking the simple joys found in an easygoing daily life.

The song was featured in a commercial for Ayataka green tea, portraying relaxed everyday scenes and showing how Ayataka supports that sense of calm.

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Play A Love SongUtada Hikaru56rank/position

Hikaru Utada “Play A Love Song” (Live Ver.)

Speaking of Hikaru Utada, she’s also well-known from the Suntory Natural Mineral Water commercials.

The sparkling version has been made into a refreshing ad that pops like carbonation! “Play A Love Song,” released in 2018, has rather heavy lyrics about past wounds, but with a light, brisk rhythm that evokes the feeling of thawing snow.

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Tani Satoko

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