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 Artists’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2026] (81–90)
Sad Feelings (Just a Man in Love)Kuwata Keisuke81rank/position
It depicts a day in the life of Haruka Ayase, introducing the bralettes she wears in each scene.
From relaxing at home and having breakfast, to an important work moment, to fun after-work time—its message that every version of yourself in each scene is still wholly you really hits home.
The BGM features Keisuke Kuwata’s “Kanashii Kimochi (Just a man in love),” released in 1987 as his solo debut.
The song delicately portrays a man who can’t forget the woman he parted ways with.
Young PlazaKuwata Keisuke82rank/position
Keisuke Kuwata’s “Wakai Hiroba” was released in 2017 and is included on the album “Garakuta.” With a sound that evokes a retro feel inspired by kayōkyoku (Japanese pop of past eras), the song proceeds with a gentle tone throughout.
The lyrics are sprinkled with retro words that reflect the times, giving the impression of a passionate romance being expressed.
As a commercial song, it was used in a UNIQLO ad promoting jeans, brightly conveying how attractive the jeans are through Haruka Ayase’s “binge buying” portrayal.
Distant Street Corner (The Wanderin’ Street)Kuwata Keisuke83rank/position
This commercial portrays the casual, everyday life of a cohabiting couple and introduces AIRism innerwear as a constant, everyday staple.
It shows them spending time together in a way that looks very happy, and combined with the gentle visuals, it’s a spot that makes viewers feel happy too.
Of course, the BGM also plays a role in enhancing that mood—the song is Keisuke Kuwata’s “Tooi Machikado (The wanderin’ street).” Released in 1988, it was also used in a Fujifilm commercial in the past.
Tsuppari High School Rock’n Roll (Going-to-School Version)Yokohama Ginbae84rank/position
Junichi Okada appears as a salaryman, and the story follows him through a scorching day.
In the “Blazing Sun” version, he’s outdoors under the intense sunlight, ending up drenched in sweat.
In the “Barely Made It” and “Is This Heaven or What?” versions, he sprints to his destination just in time and, again, winds up covered in sweat.
That’s when Okada thinks of grabbing an iced coffee at McDonald’s.
It’s a commercial encouraging people to drink iced coffee at McDonald’s during the hot season.
The background music features a parody of Yokohama Ginbae’s classic ‘Tsubpari High School Rock’n Roll (Toko-hen).’ Keep an eye out for Okada dancing along to the song!
Voice of the Seaurashima tarō (kiritani kenta)85rank/position
It was released in 2015 as a digitally distributed single under the name “Urashima Taro (Kenta Kiritani).” This original song was created as the commercial theme for the au Santaro series, in which Kenta Kiritani, playing Urashima Taro (Uracchi), sings in the “au Feature Phone ‘Voice of the Sea’” CM.
The song expresses Urashima Taro’s feelings for Otohime (Occhan) as portrayed by Kiritani.
The sanshin is performed by Kenta Kiritani himself.
countrysideTamaki Kōji86rank/position
Koji Tamaki’s “Den-en” was released in 1996 and has become one of his signature songs, with various arranged versions also issued over the years.
The original track gives the impression of a refreshing band sound, evoking a sense of forward-driving strength.
The resounding, soaring vocals are another key element of the piece, and that powerful singing conveys a wide-open, expansive landscape.
As a commercial jingle, the song was featured in a Suntory ad in 2025, arranged for orchestra; the commercial overlays scenes of Suntory’s R&D with the music to create a grand, majestic atmosphere.
ROCKIN’ MY HEARTYazawa Eikichi87rank/position
A cool, mellow slice of West Coast rock that blends into the flowing scenery of the nighttime highway.
Despite its sophisticated sound, it sings of the loneliness and longing of a city dweller thinking of a lover far away.
You can picture the glittering city lights only heightening the sense of solitude.
Released in October 1982 as the 13th single, it was featured in a commercial for a Pioneer stereo system and became widely known.
It was also released in the United States, earning high praise from Billboard magazine—a song that symbolizes Eikichi Yazawa’s challenge to take on the world.
New Grand HotelYazawa Eikichi88rank/position
This is a mature rock number whose rebellious edge and wistful vocals by Eikichi Yazawa seep into the heart.
Released in September 1988 as his 27th single, the track appears on the London-recorded masterpiece “Accomplice.” It also became well known as the theme song for Ginza Jewelry Maki’s Camellia Diamond commercials.
The lyrics portray a worldview where frustration at being unable to stop someone from leaving mingles with resignation.
That aching emotion meshes perfectly with the sound—brisk yet tinged with a certain dampness—and with Yazawa’s distinctive vocal delivery.
Time, stop.Yazawa Eikichi89rank/position
Eikichi Yazawa’s “Tokiya Tomare” (Stop, Time) was released in 1978 and is a highly popular song that has been covered by various artists.
An interesting point is that after the catchphrase “Stop, time” was decided, Shiseido set out to create a campaign song, which led to the request being made to Yazawa.
The gentle band sound layered with vocals that carry a touch of sadness conveys a sensual atmosphere.
Given its origins as a Shiseido campaign song, the structure strongly evokes images of romantic relationships, which leaves a striking impression.
IT’S ONLY LOVEFukuyama Masaharu90rank/position
It was used as the song for the DyDo “DyDo Blend Coffee” commercial in which he appeared.
The title is taken from The Beatles’ “It’s Only Love.” It became Masaharu Fukuyama’s first single to reach No.
1 on the Oricon Singles Chart.