Rock commercial songs. Classic and popular commercial jingles.
“That song from the TV—must be rock!” Everyone has a memory like that.
From B’z’s exhilarating, fast-paced melodies and BUMP OF CHICKEN’s heartfelt lyrics to AC/DC’s scorching guitar riffs.
Commercial songs that have colored our lives are packed with gem-like rock music crafted by top-tier artists from Japan and abroad.
In this feature, we’ll introduce a lineup of soul-stirring masterpieces that are etched in our hearts alongside nostalgic commercials.
Rock CM songs. Classic and popular commercial songs (1–10)
sundogNEW!BLUE ENCOUNT
The 2026 boat racing commercials portray trainees aspiring to become boat racers and their instructors.
In Episode 1, Keita Machida, First Summer Uika, and Katsuhisa Namase appear as instructors, resolutely vowing to turn all the trainees into fine professionals.
Episode 2 shows trainee Kanata Hosoda declaring his determination: “I came here to become the prize-money king.” Seira Anzai also murmurs, “I won’t lose to anyone,” and together Episodes 1 and 2 depict the genuine commitment of both instructors and trainees.
Underscoring this passionate story is BLUE ENCOUNT’s “Genjitsu (Phantom Sun),” a mid-tempo rock ballad with striking lyrics that encourage you to live boldly as you truly want.
Vermillionsumika
This is a commercial that uses animation to depict the businesses Duskin engages in and the people who work there.
It highlights how sincerely Duskin approaches each of its ventures and expresses a determination to carry its aspirations into the future.
Supporting that earnest sentiment is the background music: “Vermillion” by sumika, released in 2025.
Featured on the album “Vermillion’s,” the song conveys a resolve to move forward into the future with dreams in one’s heart.
It’s refreshing to listen to, yet it’s a track that gives you the courage to take a step forward.
Fanfare!NEW!ririkaru
This is a commercial from Nishimura announcing the Freshers’ Fair.
It not only helps you find a suit that suits you, but also highlights how the staff will thoroughly support you—from how to wear the suit to choosing accessories.
That’s very reassuring for freshers buying their first suit.
The background music features “Fanfare!” by the rock band Lyrical.
The lyrics are inspiring, giving you the courage to take a step toward your dreams, so be sure to listen while reading the lyrics.
I loveMarushii
This is a promotional commercial for the adidas GRADAS sneakers sold at ABC-MART.
The members of Marcy also appear in the ad, each wearing GRADAS in different colors, with scenes of them performing instruments.
Their song “I Love” plays as the background music.
Released in 2024, the track is a happy tune that fully expresses the joy of spending time with someone special.
We highly recommend it to couples enjoying happy days together.
Dream Space TravelSazan Ōrusutāzu
In addition to the familiar Haruka Ayase, members of Southern All Stars also appeared in UNIQLO’s commercials “Jeans Hotel WOMEN” and “Jeans Hotel MEN,” which featured the song “Dream Space Travel.” Released in 2025, the track is an up-tempo, catchy tune characteristic of Southern All Stars.
Shohei Ohtani’s name appears at the end of the lyrics.
It’s unclear whether that’s the reason, but besides the UNIQLO commercials, the song was also used in a nishikawa [AiR] commercial featuring Shohei Ohtani.
Something like “happy”Sabasusutā
The au commercial “Minna de Hapiro!” that began airing from New Year’s 2025.
It’s a collaboration with Lawson, featuring Lawson’s familiar catchphrase “Hapiro.” The special CM’s BGM is “Happy Nante,” an original song written for the commercial by the girls’ band Sabishisuta.
With lyrics like “Happiness is lying all around us,” it conveys the message: let’s find happy moments for ourselves.
Combined with Sabishisuta’s characteristically bright, up-tempo sound, it’s a track that makes you feel positive as you listen.
existenceWANIMA
In the 2025 Flower Cupid commercial “This Year, From Me,” they recommend Flower Cupid’s flowers as a Mother’s Day gift.
The scene where Shohei Miura makes a big jump while holding a bouquet is really striking.
The background music features WANIMA’s rock ballad “Sonzai” (Existence).
The lyrics carry a message of gratitude to KENTA’s grandmother who raised him, and reading them is sure to warm your heart.