Ranking of Commercial Songs and Popular Tracks by Male Japanese Artists [2026]

Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~Naoto Intiraymi57rank/position

Naoto Inti Raymi – Treasure ~Until This Voice Fades Away~ from “THE BEST!”

Naoto Inti Raymi is a singer-songwriter who travels the world performing music.

His song “Takaromono ~Kono Koe ga Nakunaru made~,” which is upbeat yet tinged with melancholy, was chosen as the commercial song for AOKI’s “Mote Slim Wash Suit: The ‘Want to Get Closer’ Edition.”

I won’t forget who you are now.Naoto Intiraymi58rank/position

Naoto Inti Raymi – I Won’t Forget You As You Are Now [With Lyrics]

It was released in 2011 as Naoto Inti Raymi’s fourth single.

The song, featuring actress Keiko Kitagawa, was used as the theme for the Sony Ericsson “Cyber-shot Phone S006” commercial.

The lyrics and music were written by Naoto Inti Raymi, and it’s said that when composing the song, he placed a photo of Keiko Kitagawa from the commercial on his piano’s music stand for inspiration.

To say goodbyebiriibanban59rank/position

To Say Goodbye – by Billy BanBan (1972)

Billy BanBan’s “Sayonara o Suru Tame ni” (“To Say Goodbye”) is a song released in 1972 as the theme for the TV drama “3-Chome 4-Banchi.” Thanks to this song, they made their first appearance on the Kōhaku Uta Gassen, and it was even included in music textbooks, making it one of Billy BanBan’s signature tracks that garnered attention in many ways.

Its gentle, characteristically Billy BanBan sound and poignant lyrics themed around farewell make it especially appealing.

As a commercial jingle, it was used in ads for Sanwa Shurui’s iichiko shochu, where the expansive sound underscores and promotes the depth of iichiko.

For now, just like this.biriibanban60rank/position

[High Quality Audio] Billy BanBan - For Now, As It Is

This commercial layers iichiko over the world’s beautiful landscapes, gently expressing the richness contained within it.

Here, it portrays the scenery of England, and as we journey through its lush greenery, it evokes the idea that iichiko supports the traveler.

Further emphasizing the gentle atmosphere of this leisurely journey is Billy BanBan’s “Ima wa, Kono Mama.” Both the sound and the vocals feel like a soft, intimate whisper, and that calm air creates a distinctive sense of weightlessness.

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Half-baked starFankī Katō61rank/position

[Funky Kato] “Half-Baked Star” MV short ver.

It was released in 2016 as Funky Kato’s fifth single.

Chosen as the theme song for the Mynavi Job Change commercial, its lyrics draw on Funky Kato’s own experiences—multiple setbacks and struggles, life’s paralyzing crossroads, and dreams and aspirations he still can’t let go of.

It’s an uplifting anthem that listeners can relate to, delivering courage through his powerful vocals.

School HeavenFingā 562rank/position

School Heaven

Set in a snack bar with Takanori Nishikawa singing, this is a commercial for Asahi’s GINON.

In a snack bar run by Michiko Kichise, Nishikawa passionately performs a parody of “Gakuen Tengoku,” showcasing his outstanding vocal prowess to the fullest.

He’s basically just singing, but somehow it’s so entertaining that you want to watch it over and over.

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Morning of PartingPedoro & Kapurishasu63rank/position

Morning of Parting

Pedro & Capricious’s “Wakare no Asa” (Morning of Parting) was released in 1971 and is known as one of the group’s signature songs.

The original is “Was Ich Dir Sagen Will” by Austrian singer Udo Jürgens, to which Rei Nakanishi added Japanese lyrics for this version.

The sound leans strongly toward kayōkyoku, giving it a different vibe from the original, and over this powerful arrangement the sorrow of parting is sung.

Because the song conveys a kind of strength that tries to shake off loneliness, when it’s used in commercials it tends to create an impression of emphasizing the power to move forward.