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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. Classic and popular commercial songs (21–30)

commemorative photoBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN “Commemorative Photo”
commemorative photoBUMP OF CHICKEN

BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Kinen Satsuei,” used in Nissin Cup Noodles’ “HUNGRY DAYS: Kiki’s Delivery Service” commercial.

The story-driven animated ad became a hot topic in living rooms across Japan.

The bold, quintessentially BUMP track is a timeless classic that will stay in young people’s hearts forever.

RIDE TOUGH!THE BAWDIES

THE BAWDIES 「RIDE TOUGH!」 Lyric Video
RIDE TOUGH!THE BAWDIES

This “Endless Tough” commercial showcases the appeal of the Taft, a kei car with an active look.

Scenes of it powering through off-road terrain and parked beside a campsite really convey the vehicle’s concept.

The BGM features THE BAWDIES’ “RIDE TOUGH!”, written specifically for this ad.

Its rock ’n’ roll-infused sound and sense of speed in the melody leave a striking, stylish impression.

Let me change the world.Sambomasutā

This is the song used in the I LOHAS commercial by Coca-Cola Japan featuring Hiroshi Abe.

As the title suggests, with its striking shouted line, “Let me change the world—then I want to kiss you,” this track is a 2009 work by Sambomaster.

MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION

MAN WITH A MISSION 『Memories』
MemoriesMAN WITH A MISSION

This is the song that was used as the JR East SKI SKI commercial theme in 2016.

It’s a medium-tempo, upbeat single by MAN WITH A MISSION released in 2016.

The commercial features Yuna Taira, the younger sister of Airi Taira.

Letterback number

back number – “Letter” Music Video
Letterback number

It was released in 2015 as back number’s 13th single.

The song was featured in an NTT Docomo TV commercial, and Kanna Mori appears in the music video.

The lyrics were written to the singer’s mother, and because the realistic memories are experiences anyone can relate to, it’s a gentle song that makes you want to see your mom.

It’s not me unless it’s meGesu no Kiwami Otome.

Gesu no Kiwami Otome “Watashi Igai Watashi Janai no”
It's not me unless it's meGesu no Kiwami Otome.

It was released in 2015 as Gesu no Kiwami Otome.’s second single.

The song was used in Coca-Cola’s “Name Bottle Campaign” commercial, and since it became the CM song for Coca-Cola, a 500ml Coca-Cola bottle appears near the end of the music video.

The track is also well known as the song that propelled Gesu no Kiwami Otome.

to nationwide fame.

Walking the UniverseSpecialThanks

Walking the Universe ~ All right!!! / SpecialThanks (Official Lyric Video)
Walking the UniverseSpecialThanks

SpecialThanks’ ‘Walking the Universe’ was released in 2023 and is a song with a gentle rhythm that conveys a sense of relaxation.

Its intense band sound is striking, and the way the tempo and atmosphere shift in the middle evokes the changes in feelings we experience in daily life.

Even on days when things don’t go well, the song conveys hope through its positive message that things will work out in the end.

The track is used in a commercial for Gorgeous, a matching app that prioritizes the quality of encounters.

Because it aligns with such a powerful song, it naturally evokes a forward-looking attitude.