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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)

TalentSabasusutā

Sabasister – Talent Music Video, Morinaga Seika “In Jelly at School” Commercial Song
TalentSabasusutā
[in Jelly for Exams] Turn nerves into allies [in Jelly] – 30-second version with subtitles

This is a commercial depicting a test-taker heading into an exam with an in Jelly.

On exam day, the protagonist—a young woman—experiences extreme nerves: she can’t eat breakfast, her hands are shaking, and she can’t settle down.

But just before the test, she takes a sip of in Jelly and is able to reset her mindset: “I’ll trust what I’ve done so far and give it my all!” It conveys that in Jelly is perfect not only for the day of the exam but also for replenishing energy while studying.

The BGM features the rock band Sabishisuta’s song “Sainō” (“Talent”).

Its lyrics—You’ve built up so much, you have talent, so believe in yourself and move forward!—offer powerful encouragement that will surely be a source of support for many.

migratory bird[Alexandros]

[Alexandros] – Wataridori (MV)
migratory bird[Alexandros]

Released in 2015 as [Alexandros]’s 10th single, this song was used as the theme for Asahi Beer’s “Asahi The Dream” commercial and as the theme song for the Shochiku-distributed film “Akaguro.” With high-tone vocals singing about spreading wings to carry you into the future, its lyrics are brimming with hope and leave listeners feeling positive.

Rock commercial songs. Classic and popular commercial song hits (31–40)

Alone and the Hallway WindowSabasusutā

Saba Sister – “Lonely and the Hallway Window” Music Video
Alone and the Hallway WindowSabasusutā
Fumiya Takahashi and Ami Toma star in Bourbon's 'Rich Chocolate Brownie' new commercial: 'A Cheer for You'

The commercial starts with Fumiya Takahashi asking, “What’s wrong?” to Ami Toma, who looks a bit down.

When Toma confides, “I can’t express my feelings…,” Takahashi encourages her with, “They’ll reach them for sure!” while offering her a rich chocolate brownie.

After eating the rich chocolate brownie, Toma makes up her mind and says, “Um!” as she tries to convey her feelings to Takahashi.

The CM, overflowing with youthful emotion and sure to make your heart race just by watching, features Sabasister’s ‘Hitoribocchi to Rōka no Mado’ as its background music.

The lyrics, which depict the inner struggle of wanting to tell someone important how you feel, will give you the courage to take a step forward when you read them.

Recommendation for Adultsdohatsuten

This commercial, which begins with Masato Sakai sprinting in a suit, features a story that makes adults reminisce about their youth.

The place he runs to is McDonald’s, where he orders three Double Cheeseburger sets.

He then heads to the green room of a live music venue.

That day is their first live show after re-forming a band with his friends from school for the first time in 30 years.

As flashbacks show them eating hamburgers back in their student days, the three of them bite into burgers with the same expressions they had back then—such a wonderful sight.

In the latter half of the commercial, we see their performance on stage.

The song they play is Otona no Susume, which also serves as the CM’s background music—an anthem to adulthood that sings about how growing older is neither scary nor bad, and just listening to it gets you more and more fired up.

me me sheRADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – me me she [Official Music Video]
me me sheRADWIMPS
#Let's listen to the playlist - Heisei "Love's Outcome" Edition - (30-second ver.)

This is the song used in Universal Music’s “#Let’s Listen to Playlists” campaign commercial, where Ren Nagase and Nanoka Hara recreate the world of Heisei-era love songs.

It’s a calm ballad by RADWIMPS, and its gentle, conversational structure conveys a serene atmosphere.

The lyrics seem to express the regret that follows a love that has ended, depicting a poignant sadness with words that suggest lingering affection smoldering in the heart.

It’s a song that strongly conveys feelings of lingering attachment—being unable to dislike someone even after parting, and feeling your affection only grow larger.

cream sodaoishikuru meronpan

oishiku ru melonpan “Cream Soda” Music Video
cream sodaoishikuru meronpan
[LOWYA] New TV Commercial: “Functional Interior” Edition

This is a song used in a commercial that depicts how LOWYA’s functional interior items help tidy up a room, where it’s used to emphasize a bright, uplifting mood.

The track is notable for its light tempo and sound, and its bouncy rhythm evokes a rising sense of excitement.

Although the lyrics are bittersweet, portraying passing days and a fading love, the way they’re sung with lightness conveys a feeling of moving forward.

By pairing sorrowful lyrics with a buoyant rhythm, the song seems to express the idea of forgetting unpleasant things and living positively.

Teenage BlueKlang Ruler

Klang Ruler – TeenageBlue (Official Music Video)
Teenage BlueKlang Ruler
“Tonight, it’s #UtaLog” 30-second commercial

A JOYSOUND commercial showing five cast members having a blast at karaoke.

The ad captures an irreplaceable page of youth spent with friends, and its background music is Klang Ruler’s “Teenage Blue.” Many listeners will find encouragement in the lyrics, which depict pushing forward on your own despite various struggles.

As the title suggests, it’s a song we especially recommend to teenagers in the midst of their youth who are about to set out on a new path.