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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 commercial songs. Masterpieces and popular tracks of commercial songs (91–100)

Song2Blur

Blur – Song 2 (HD Official Video)
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This is the song used in the GYAO! commercial.

It’s by Blur, a band at the heart of ’90s Britpop, and I think it’s the most rock-oriented track among their songs.

During live performances, Damon Albarn gives his all to belt out the opening shout of the song.

innocent worldMr.Children

Mr.Children 「innocent world」 MUSIC VIDEO
innocent worldMr.Children

It was released in 1994 as Mr.Children’s fifth single.

Chosen as the commercial song for Japan Coca-Cola’s “Aquarius Neo/Aquarius Iosis,” it topped the Oricon annual singles chart in 1994 and achieved double million sales.

It also won the 36th Japan Record Award that year, making it one of Mr.Children’s signature songs.

Rock commercial songs. Classic and popular commercial songs (101–110)

I love rock’n rollthe ARROWS

Arrows, I Love Rock N Roll, Alan Merrill
I love rock'n rollthe ARROWS

It’s the song used in Toyota’s Voxy and Pepsi commercials.

Originally released by The Arrows in 1975, it’s a classic that has been covered by numerous musicians.

The most famous versions are by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts and Britney Spears; in Japan, perhaps L’Arc-en-Ciel.

boykuroyume

It was released in 1997 as Kuroyume’s 11th single.

Among Kuroyume’s songs, it is their best-selling single and is still performed at Kiyoharu’s live shows today.

It was used in a commercial for Daihatsu’s MOVE aerodown CUSTOM, making it one of Kuroyume’s signature songs that many people have heard.

Battle Without Honor Or HumanityHotei Tomoyasu

This song has been used in numerous commercials, including Kirin Beer’s Tanrei Gokujō and SS Pharmaceutical’s Hythiol-C Plus.

Tomoyasu Hotei composed it as the theme for Battles Without Honor and Humanity, and Quentin Tarantino, who liked it, adopted it as the theme for Kill Bill, leading to its worldwide success.

Call meNovelbright

Novelbright – Call me [Official Audio]
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KOBELCO 120th Anniversary Animation “Ashita no Arika” 30-Second CM

This is a commercial announcing the 120th anniversary of Kobe Steel, whose KOBELCO brand has expanded worldwide, as well as an animation created to commemorate the occasion.

The animation, titled “Ashita no Arika” (Where Tomorrow Is), centers on the theme of 120 years, and you can feel the history KOBELCO has walked through its characters.

The song that heightens the anticipation for this story is Novelbright’s “Call me,” which also serves as the animation’s theme song.

The track emphasizes a refreshing mood overall, and the soaring vocals and layered arrangements convey a positive vibe.

Tomorrow Too (IKUSHAMO Ver.)IKUSHAMO

This commercial straightforwardly delivers a refreshing feeling by layering Mitsuya Cider with visuals themed around “everyone’s crystal-clear moments.” A key highlight is the addition of live footage of Erika Ikuta and SHISHAMO, whose smiles amplify the overall freshness.

In that breezy, youthful atmosphere, we hear “Ashita mo (IKUSHAMO Ver.)” performed by IKUSHAMO, a collaboration with Erika Ikuta joining SHISHAMO.

The original song’s bright mood remains intact, but with two voices, it feels even more colorful and fun.