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 Pop Singers’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Song Rankings [2026] (31–40)
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Many of you may remember it playing with Ichiro Yamaguchi’s narration in the Honda “Insight” commercial.
It’s a song Sakanaction released to the world in July 2011 as the B-side to the single “Bach no Senritsu o Yoru ni Kiita Seidesu.” It portrays the determination to keep believing in the unchanging things within oneself, even while being exposed to the currents of the times.
When you want to reexamine your core, listening to it will surely support your heart.
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One of Sakanaction’s signature songs, “Aruku Around,” was released in 2010.
Many of you may remember the strong impact it had at the time when it was featured in a kissmark commercial.
Set to a catchy, ear-pleasing melody you won’t forget after a single listen, the lyrics express a determination to keep moving forward despite inner conflict.
By the way, the music video was recorded in a single take at Makuhari Messe, and it’s very compelling—be sure to check it out.
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Sakanaction’s “Plateau” was released in 2023 and is included on the album Adapt.
The way the sound gradually expands while a busy rhythm ticks away is striking, creating a unique sense of weightlessness.
I’m drawn to how it leans forward into its mysterious atmosphere—with elusive rhythms and a tense worldview.
As a commercial song, it was used in the Sante FX eye drops ad, where the concept of a new world opening up is overlapped with the effect of the eye drops.
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It was released in 2016 as Sakanaction’s 12th single.
The song was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s cosmetics brand ANESSA, and its use in the ad was announced before the title was revealed.
As it was for a sunscreen commercial aimed at women, the track was produced with images of sweat, women, and a sense of speed in mind.
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In this commercial, there’s a scene where a man who is a department manager at a company goes to karaoke with his subordinates.
Just when you think it’s a story about the manager not being able to keep up with his much younger team, he surprises everyone by singing Sakanaction’s “Kaijū,” instantly livening up the place! After karaoke, they chat about Sakanaction’s albums, someone asks, “You’re heading out already?”, and you can see how music helps bridge the gap between him and his team.
The closing message, “When you want to get closer, turn to music,” really sticks with you.
The song “Kaijū” used in this commercial was released in 2025 as the theme song for the anime Chi: On the Movements of the Earth.
It features a characteristically Sakanaction-like, soothing melody line and powerful lyrics about struggling yet striving to move forward, which is its appeal.
Please, Time MachineSadisutikku Mika Bando36rank/position
This is a commercial for Oi Ocha Catechin Green Tea, released by Ito En’s flagship brand Oi Ocha, focusing on cholesterol and body fat care.
Amazingly, the woman appearing in the commercial is said to be AI-generated.
It looks so natural that many people might not have noticed until they were told.
The BGM uses Sadistic Mika Band’s “Time Machine ni Onegai.” Released in 1974, the song is characterized by its refreshing melody line.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā37rank/position
It’s the commercial song for the Nissan Serena by the punk rock band Sambomaster.
The lyrics encourage a friend who’s feeling down, and it’s a truly wonderful track.
The powerful words that give you a push and the vocalist’s strong voice, which soars even more in the chorus, hit you straight in the heart.
Shine a light on me so much that it leaves me bewildered.Sambomasutā38rank/position
Sambomaster’s “Tomadou Hodo ni Terashite Kure” was released in 2025 and is a song that strongly conveys a message of encouragement.
Its driving rhythm and layered, airy guitar tones are striking, evoking a tenderness within its power.
The message that everyone deserves to be happy and that we should make our lives shine clearly delivers courage.
The song was used in Sapporo Black Label’s commercial as the theme for the “Adult Elevator” campaign, and through Sambomaster’s powerful performance, it invites reflection on what it means to be an adult.
Blitzkrieg BopZa Kuromaniyonzu39rank/position
This commercial showcases The Cro-Magnons delivering a powerful performance amid a unique landscape where rocks and Pepsi bottles are ruggedly lined up, highlighting Pepsi’s bold, invigorating refreshment.
Even within this mysterious world, they perform just as they always do, conveying a sense of staying true to themselves.
Underscoring the strength of the visuals is The Cro-Magnons’ rendition of “Blitzkrieg Bop.” A cover of The Ramones’ song, its straightforward rock sound and the iconic opening chant convey an outpouring of energy.
Number one punk!Za Kuromaniyonzu40rank/position
This commercial, aired in 2011, was a collaboration with the movie Star Wars and features Yoda.
It’s a compelling ad with a powerful message, as Yoda speaks about the importance of believing in oneself.
The background music is “Number One Guy!” by The Cro-Magnons.
Released in 2011, the song’s lyrics describe repeatedly getting back up and striving to become number one, making it an uplifting anthem that gives listeners courage.