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 Singers’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (41–50)
What a nice bath.Za Dorifutāzu41rank/position
This commercial features Satoshi Tsumabuki, Keiko Kitagawa, and Hidehiko Ishizuka enjoying wintertime Okinawa with their friends, showcasing how fun it is.
Through everyone’s smiles, it conveys the fulfilling feeling that Okinawa is warm even in winter and offers a wide variety of leisure activities.
Further emphasizing the cheerful atmosphere depicted in the visuals is a version of The Drifters’ “Ii Yu Da Na” that incorporates Okinawan elements.
By changing the call-and-response parts of the song to things you can enjoy in Okinawa, it lightly conveys the excitement of all the different experiences available.
Sounds good, let’s make it awesome!Za Hairouzu42rank/position
Among the Aquarius commercials, the one aired in 2002 featured the song “Ikasuze OK” by The High-Lows.
While the band sound has a driving force, the rhythm is light and upbeat, clearly highlighting a sense of buoyancy and freshness.
Layered with the band’s signature powerful vocals, it conveys a momentum that feels like charging forward.
It’s a track that straightforwardly expresses freshness, evoking an image of stepping ahead toward the future.
So it’s summer.Za Hairouzu43rank/position
It’s a commercial that portrays Shinji Ono facing off against a variety of soccer-loving people, expressing the pure fun of the sport.
While the smiles on everyone’s faces clearly convey how enjoyable soccer is, it also gets across the message that staying hydrated is important to focus and have even more fun.
What further highlights the dynamism, joy, and refreshing atmosphere of the footage is The High-Lows’ “Natsu Nandana.” Their trademark powerful band sound rings out, conveying a headlong energy, as if sprinting through the present at full tilt.
Fun Fun ChristmasSheneru × TEE × LEO44rank/position
This song, which creates a festive mood from the very beginning like an overseas Christmas carol, is a collaboration by Che’Nelle, TEE, and LEO.
It was used as the CM song for Francfranc’s Christmas season and was also included on the omnibus album “Francfranc presents Fun Fun Christmas.” After the glamorous opening scene, it quickly shifts into an upbeat, high-energy section that you could call a party tune—perfect background music for a Christmas party.
lightSutoreitenā×Hata Motohiro45rank/position
It’s a winter song co-written by the popular rock band STRAIGHTENER and singer-songwriter Motohiro Hata.
Both Atsushi Horie, STRAIGHTENER’s vocalist, and Motohiro Hata have warm, soothing voices that help you feel at ease when you listen.
The performance itself also has a very calm tone, giving the song a distinctly wintry feel.
This track was used in a commercial for Huis Ten Bosch’s Christmas event, so even people who don’t usually listen to the band might find it familiar!
the last day of the monthsupittsu46rank/position
This commercial conveys a sense of dynamism through the image of Hidetoshi Nakata excelling in soccer, while also communicating that hydration is essential in sports.
The sweat from his continuous running is vividly depicted, and the appearance of Aquarius reinforces the intention to support sports through proper hydration.
The music that further emphasizes the energy and refreshing atmosphere of the visuals is Spitz’s “Misoka.” The forward-leaning band sound that evokes the image of pressing ahead, harmonized with the gentle vocals layered over it, powerfully conveys a refreshing feel.
Stargazersupittsu47rank/position
Spitz is a Japanese rock band active since 1987.
Stargazer was used as the commercial song for Subaru’s SUV Forester.
It’s also a famous track that served as the theme song for the Fuji TV series Ainori.
Maplesupittsu48rank/position
Released in 1998, this song has been featured extensively in tie-ins, including as a TV drama theme and insert song, as well as in commercials.
The chorus, where Masamune Kusano’s high, soaring vocals shine, is surely familiar to just about everyone.
Its ear-pleasing, beautiful melody further accentuates the bittersweet lyrics, making it incredibly memorable.
The song was used in a Universal Music commercial that aired in December 2025.
Two other Spitz songs were also featured, and this track plays in the final scene of the commercial.
Nagisasupittsu49rank/position
It was used in commercials such as Ezaki Glico’s “Pocky Zaka Love Story” and Subaru’s “NEW FORESTER,” gaining widespread popularity.
It became Spitz’s first single to debut at number one on the Oricon chart.
The soft, mysterious tone of the vocals is quietly moving.
Beautiful finsupittsu50rank/position
Detective Conan is a beloved national anime in Japan, and its theatrical films are hugely popular with people of all ages.
In the film released in April 2023, Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, it also made waves because the theme song was done by none other than Spitz.
This is the “Conan SIDE” version of a collaboration commercial between Spotify and Detective Conan: Black Iron Submarine, featuring Spitz’s song Utsukushii Hire (Beautiful Fin) as the BGM—making it an irresistible clip for fans of both.
