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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Top 10 Commercial Song/CM and Popular Track Rankings by Japanese Male Artists [2026] (1–10)
SOCIAL VIRUSHyde8rank/position
This commercial portrays HYDE listening to music with AVIOT’s WA-J1 and TE-J2, expanding into an imaginative world and highlighting the immersive, expansive quality of the sound.
The depiction of the body being enveloped by particles of sound is striking, centering on the sense of immersion in the world of music.
The track that powerfully conveys the realism of that imagery is HYDE’s “SOCIAL VIRUS.” Its fast-paced sound layered with a powerful vocal performance leaves a strong impression, evoking an image of pressing forward with strength.
Love will winKAN9rank/position
In the “Today, someone carefully” segment, the character from the icon that appears in the app when you order Uber Eats actually shows up and is depicted delivering the items.
It highlights the idea that the products we order are being brought to us through someone’s hard work.
Elevating the scene further is a cover version of ‘Ai wa Katsu’ playing as the BGM.
Originally a song by KAN, it’s arranged for this commercial as a gentler, more ballad-like rendition with a female vocal.
The result conveys a tender, warm atmosphere.
SummertimeRIRI, KEIJU, Kobukuro Nariaki10rank/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.
Commercial songs by male Japanese artists: CM/Commercial/Popular Song Rankings [2026] (11–20)
Fire◎Flowerhalyosy11rank/position
This commercial introduces McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets and conveys the refreshing sensation that comes from their heat.
The combination of fireworks imagery with the Spicy Chicken McNuggets suggests a flavor that’s perfect for summer.
The song “Fire◎Flower” further emphasizes the powerful yet bittersweet mood portrayed by the fireworks in the visuals.
It’s a track that sets poignant, firework-related emotions to a driving sound, evoking the feeling of summer’s end.
Kanda Riverkaguya hime12rank/position
Kaguya-hime’s “Kandagawa,” released in 1973, became a hit thanks to lyrics that resonate like looking back on memories with a lover.
A key point is that the words are partly based on true experiences, and real place names appear, which gives the lyrics a sense of realism.
The sound features a gentle timbre that’s quintessential folk, conveying both the wistfulness and warmth of reminiscing.
As for commercial use, it was featured in an ad for Takara Shochu’s Jun Legend with Kosetsu Minami appearing; paired with smiling visuals, the overall impression emphasizes warmth more than sadness.
We are!kitadani hiroshi13rank/position
When asked about the theme song of the TV anime adaptation of the nationally beloved series One Piece, many people probably think of Hiroshi Kitadani’s “We Are!”.
This video, which features an instrumental version of that iconic song, is a commercial marking the first collaboration between the One Piece anime and McDonald’s Chicken Tatsuta series.
Fans will be delighted to see that the spot pays homage to the next-episode preview, sure to bring a knowing smile to their faces.
California coconutskururi14rank/position
The Koikeya potato chips commercial titled “This Man, Pure and Simple” features a song by the rock band Quruli.
In the ad’s story, Ryusei Yokohama, who is told at work to “handle things better,” returns to his parents’ home and receives warm words from his father: “Live honestly without cutting corners.” The song’s gentle tone perfectly matches this moving commercial.
Quruli have created songs with a variety of vibes depending on the era, but this track is a simple, tender band sound that fully showcases their appeal.