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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 (161–170)

Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon

Sakanaction / Maybe, the Wind. -Music Video-
Maybe the wind.Sakanakushon

It was released in 2016 as Sakanaction’s 12th single.

The song was used in a commercial for Shiseido’s cosmetics brand ANESSA, and its use in the ad was announced before the title was revealed.

As it was for a sunscreen commercial aimed at women, the track was produced with images of sweat, women, and a sense of speed in mind.

Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu

Southern All Stars – Aya ~Aja~ [Official Music Video] Short ver.
Aya ~Aja~Sazan Ōrusutāzu

It was released in 2004 as Southern All Stars’ 48th single.

It reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

The song, featured in a JAL “FLY! JAL!” commercial starring Keisuke Kuwata, is a slightly bittersweet spring love song.

The title “Aja” means “eternity” in Indonesian.

I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

“We’ve gotta do what seems impossible” / Sambomaster
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomasutā

It was released in 2010 as Sambomaster’s 14th single.

The song was written specifically for Nissan Serena’s TV commercial (Rock Climbing version), and the music video features soccer player Yuji Nakazawa of Yokohama F.

Marinos as a special guest.

In line with the commercial’s theme, it serves as a cheer song for people who are single-mindedly working hard toward a goal.

Toward the azure skyroodo obu mejyaa

Toward the Azure Sky – Road of Major
Toward the azure skyroodo obu mejyaa

Released in 2005 as Road of Major’s fourth major-label single and seventh single overall.

It was selected as the campaign song for “mod’s hair: Summer Has a Different Vibe,” using an English-lyrics version of the track.

The music video is a powerful production featuring over 100 band members as extras.

The wind is from the west.Okuda Tamio

Tamio Okuda “The Wind Comes From the West”
The wind is from the west.Okuda Tamio

This is the song used in Mazda’s commercial.

It’s a single released in 2013 by Tamio Okuda, written specifically for Mazda, the company from his hometown.

The music video depicts a story in which a crash test dummy used by Mazda gains self-awareness, and Okuda makes a brief cameo appearance.