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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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.
From the North Country ~From the Distant Land~ Hotaru’s Themesadamasashi15rank/position
This song, also very famous as the theme for the TV drama “From the Northern Country,” was used in the Suntory All-Free commercial featuring Hana Kuroki and Kuranosuke Sasaki.
Even without lyrics, it evokes a deeply melancholic feeling.
Masashi Sada’s singing and the guitar arpeggios are truly wonderful.
Lotto Themesugiyama kouichi16rank/position
This is a commercial that introduces Asahi’s series of Jukki Cans and conveys the wish for people to include them in their enjoyable Golden Week moments.
It depicts Banana Man, Junichi Okada, and Riho Yoshioka opening the cans and savoring their taste, which also expresses trust in the flavor.
The music that further emphasizes the start of such fun times is “Loto’s Theme,” well known as the theme song of the Dragon Quest game series.
Drawing on the game’s imagery, the piece strongly evokes the beginning of an adventure, and its grand musical development elevates the sense of excitement.
Overturesugiyama kouichi17rank/position
This is a teaser commercial for the HD-2D remake of Dragon Quest III: The Seeds of Salvation, renowned as one of the masterpieces of the series, featuring a unique visual style.
As seen in the commercial, it’s characterized by a fresh yet nostalgic atmosphere, with classic pixel-art characters appearing against beautiful 3D backgrounds.
The ad features famous tracks from the Dragon Quest series, starting with the Overture.
As long as the sun is in the skynishikino akira18rank/position
Akira Nishikino’s “Sora ni Taiyō ga Aru Kagiri” was released in 1971 and has long been sung as one of his signature songs.
It’s a popular track—he even performed it on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen—and it’s often featured in nostalgic music specials, so it’s known across generations.
With a calm yet powerful sound that embodies classic kayōkyoku, the gentle lead vocal layered with chorus conveys a warm, uplifting positivity.
The recurring phrase “as long as there is [X]” stands out, and the song has sometimes been adapted into parody lyrics for commercials.
That familiarity, along with its approachable feel, seems to be a key part of its enduring appeal.
Like tonight’s moonElefanto Kashimashi19rank/position
It’s a warm-toned commercial that looks back on various family memories and the days when they used Merit.
The time spent with family is depicted in soft animation, and the characters’ smiles clearly convey a sense of happiness.
Further emphasizing the gentle atmosphere of the visuals is a cover of Elephant Kashimashi’s “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni.” While the original song leaves a strong impression of power and resolve, intentionally switching it to a cute vocal style brings out a nostalgic feeling.
Our TomorrowElefanto Kashimashi20rank/position
It was released in 2007 as Elephant Kashimashi’s 34th single.
The song was used in a tie-in for House Foods’ “Ukon no Chikara,” and its lyrics—written and composed by Hiroji Miyamoto, who had turned 41—speak to old and current friends with the message, “How’s it going? You doing well? Let’s do our best!” It also drew attention when Koji Kato introduced it on a TV show as a song that moved him to tears.