Ranking of Commercial Songs and Popular Tracks by Male Japanese Artists [2026]
When you’re watching TV, sometimes a commercial jingle suddenly grabs your attention, doesn’t it?
Like, “Wait! That was such a great song—what was it?!”
They’re often so short that you can’t even tell the song title or who the singer is.
Commercial songs tend to feature lots of catchy, memorable tracks, so they might be a treasure trove of popular and great music.
Here, we introduce a ranking of CM songs, commercials, and popular tracks by Japanese male artists.
You might find a song that’s been on your mind—or discover a great new one!
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Japanese Male Artists’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (81–90)
youthMorita Kōichi to Toppugyaran85rank/position
Koichi Morita and Top Gallant’s “Seishun Jidai” (Youthful Days) was released in 1976 and gained popularity for its skillful portrayal of the feelings of youth.
The group also performed the song on the NHK New Year’s Eve music show Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it continues to be remembered as one of their signature tracks.
The sound has the light touch of group sounds, and the overlap between this buoyant feel and the youthful lyrics vividly evokes a fulfilling youth.
The song was also used in a Sumitomo Trust commercial, which gives the impression of aligning with the idea of building toward the future.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae86rank/position
Junichi Okada appears as a salaryman, and the story follows him through a scorching day.
In the “Blazing Sun” version, he’s outdoors under the intense sunlight, ending up drenched in sweat.
In the “Barely Made It” and “Is This Heaven or What?” versions, he sprints to his destination just in time and, again, winds up covered in sweat.
That’s when Okada thinks of grabbing an iced coffee at McDonald’s.
It’s a commercial encouraging people to drink iced coffee at McDonald’s during the hot season.
The background music features a parody of Yokohama Ginbae’s classic ‘Tsubpari High School Rock’n Roll (Toko-hen).’ Keep an eye out for Okada dancing along to the song!
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)87rank/position
It was released in 2015 as a digitally distributed single under the name “Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani).” This original song was created as the commercial theme for the au Santaro series, in which Kenta Kiritani, playing Urashima Taro (Uracchi), sings in the “au Feature Phone ‘Voice of the Sea’” CM.
The song expresses Urashima Taro’s feelings for Otohime (Occhan) as portrayed by Kiritani.
The sanshin is performed by Kenta Kiritani himself.
countrysideTamaki Kōji88rank/position
Koji Tamaki’s “Den-en” was released in 1996 and has become one of his signature songs, with various arranged versions also issued over the years.
The original track gives the impression of a refreshing band sound, evoking a sense of forward-driving strength.
The resounding, soaring vocals are another key element of the piece, and that powerful singing conveys a wide-open, expansive landscape.
As a commercial jingle, the song was featured in a Suntory ad in 2025, arranged for orchestra; the commercial overlays scenes of Suntory’s R&D with the music to create a grand, majestic atmosphere.
Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi89rank/position
Eikichi Yazawa’s “Tokiya Tomare” (Stop, Time) was released in 1978 and is a highly popular song that has been covered by various artists.
An interesting point is that after the catchphrase “Stop, time” was decided, Shiseido set out to create a campaign song, which led to the request being made to Yazawa.
The gentle band sound layered with vocals that carry a touch of sadness conveys a sensual atmosphere.
Given its origins as a Shiseido campaign song, the structure strongly evokes images of romantic relationships, which leaves a striking impression.
IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu90rank/position
It was used as the song for the DyDo “DyDo Blend Coffee” commercial in which he appeared.
The title is taken from The Beatles’ “It’s Only Love.” It became Masaharu Fukuyama’s first single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.
Japanese Male Singers’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Songs Ranking [2026] (91–100)
Let me live so that flowers will bloom again and again.Fukuyama Masaharu91rank/position
It’s a song included on Masaharu Fukuyama’s 31st single, “I am a HERO,” released in 2015.
Chosen as the Shiseido TSUBAKI commercial song, it was first distributed as a digital single on March 25, 2015, and for this CD release a newly remastered version was included.
The lyrics and composition were handled by Masaharu Fukuyama.