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] (71–80)
UpdraftYamazaki Masayoshi71rank/position
The Pitatto House My Home Auction commercial “Manager Suzuki,” featuring Ryohei Suzuki.
Many viewers were likely moved by the passionate way he speaks about his dedication to customers.
The CM features Masayoshi Yamazaki’s song “Updraft.” Its lyrics, which inspire hope for the future, align perfectly with the concept of the commercial and the product.
If you listen to the full track and then watch the CM again, you’ll better grasp the deeper message and the intent behind its use.
The morning only you knowYamazaki Masayoshi72rank/position
This song, featured in Duskin’s corporate commercial “Making the Invisible Beautiful,” is included as the B-side on Masayoshi Yamazaki’s 28th single, “Taiyo no Yakusoku” (Promise of the Sun).
It’s a slightly bittersweet yet uplifting, refreshing tune that’s perfect for the morning.
Today, with youYamada Masashi73rank/position
Masashi Yamada, the vocalist of the rock band THE BACK HORN, sings with a tender, mature allure, tinged with heartbreak.
He’s great at songs where he screams, but the ones that showcase his voice are also outstanding.
The guitar sounds so wistful it could make you cry.
The song was used in a Suntory “Kyogetsu” commercial featuring Satomi Ishihara.
ribbonOkazaki Taiiku74rank/position
Okazaki Taiiku’s “Ribbon,” released in 2025, is a song written specifically for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation’s Trunk commercial.
It’s a gentle, piano-tinged ballad whose arrangement gradually expands toward the chorus, conveying a sense of positivity.
The lyrics express a resolve to set out on a journey, and the way they cherish memories while moving forward carries a message of encouragement to keep progressing.
The commercial also portrays support for business management, reinforcing the image of a song that backs new challenges.
Stop the night once moreSakiya Kenjirō75rank/position
This is a commercial for Lighthouse, known for its appealing simple, traditional design, which had been on sale since 1986.
The scene where a woman extends her arm wearing a Lighthouse watch out of a car window to call out to a man is especially striking, isn’t it? The BGM in this commercial is Kenjiro Sakiya’s 1987 song “Mou Ichido Yoru o Tomete” (“Stop the Night Once More”).
Its lyrics, poignantly depicting a couple drifting apart against their true feelings, captured the hearts of many listeners.
After being featured in this commercial, the song went on to be used as a theme and insert song in numerous dramas and films.
In the Great Sky and on the Vast EarthMatsuyama Chiharu76rank/position
Set against the majestic nature of Hokkaido, this gem of a masterpiece sings of a powerful way of life.
Its lyrics, which stress the importance of continuing to look forward even while facing the setbacks and hardships everyone experiences at least once, are filled with the unique depth of insight and warmth characteristic of Chiharu Matsuyama.
Especially in moments when your heart feels like it might break, the song embodies the will to seize happiness with your own hands, gently giving listeners a reassuring push forward.
Included on the June 1977 album “Kimi no Tame ni Tsukutta Uta” (A Song Made for You), it was later featured as an insert song in the Fuji TV drama “The Ugly Duckling” and used in a Snow Brand Milk Products commercial.
This is a song to hear when you stand at a crossroads in life or are about to take a new step.
Matsuyama’s clear, pure voice will surely kindle a light of courage and hope in your heart.
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken77rank/position
This is a comical commercial that shows how Bold Sun Gel Ball can eliminate the musty odor of laundry dried indoors.
Ken Matsudaira appears before Fuma Kikuchi’s character, the “Laundry Daimyo,” and uses a mysterious beam to solve the odor problem.
The way he silently resumes firing the beam even when asked for an explanation, and Fuma Kikuchi’s screams as the laundry is being zapped, really heighten the comedy.
The glamorous song that plays when Ken Matsudaira’s character appears is “Matsuken Samba II.” Because it’s a dazzling track evocative of a samba carnival, you can feel the fun the moment the intro starts to play.
Sexual Violet No. 1Kuwana Masahiro78rank/position
Masahiro Kuwana’s “Sexual Violet No.
1” was released in 1979 and is one of his signature songs.
The lyrics have a sexy vibe, seemingly singing about a man–woman relationship, and combined with the guitar-driven, powerful sound, they convey a unique, forceful image.
One reason the song became a hit was its use in a Kanebo commercial, which is said to have boosted Kuwana’s popularity.
The structure, with the title repeated in the chorus, leaves the song name firmly imprinted in your mind.
Go for it, baby!!Kuwata Keisuke79rank/position
“Go for it, Baby!!” by Keisuke Kuwata serves as the theme song for UNIQLO’s AIRism commercial “Life and Wear / For Any Kind of Day,” featuring Haruka Ayase and Kohei Matsushita.
The track is included on his 2011 album MUSICMAN and is also known for being performed after his recovery at the 61st NHK Kōhaku Uta Gassen.
Packed with Kuwata’s signature style, it’s a song that has surely encouraged many, and one I’d highly recommend as an uplifting anthem.
toad lily [Tricyrtis]Kuwata Keisuke80rank/position
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This commercial opens with Takahiro Miura giving his on-screen father, Ken Mitsuishi, a pair of “Kando Pants” and a single flyer as a 60th-birthday gift.
The flyer turns out to be for a rescue dog adoption event, and Mitsuishi heads there right away wearing his new pants.
At the event, he meets a dog that, in human years, is about the same age as he is, and they begin living together.
While showcasing the light, comfortable feel of the Kando Pants, the ad warmly depicts how a lighter heart can inspire someone to take a new step forward.
The background music is Keisuke Kuwata’s 2017 song “Hototogisu [Tricyrtis],” whose graceful melody and beautiful vocals gently seep into the heart.