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Shampoo commercial song. Popular jingle.

The shampoo we use in the bath every day serves very different roles depending not only on gender, but also on generation and hairstyle.

Because of that, a huge variety of products tailored to different needs are released by many companies.

You see tons of shampoo commercials on TV, too.

These shampoo ads often make waves when they feature songs by popular artists, and I’m sure many people have found themselves curious about the music used in a commercial they happened to catch.

In this article, we’ll round up all the songs used in those shampoo commercials.

You might discover a buzzworthy track or finally identify that song you’ve been wondering about!

Shampoo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (41–50)

Kao Merit: The Day I First Rode a Bicycle

Like tonight’s moon

Like the Moon Tonight / Elephant Kashimashi
Like tonight's moon

This animated piece, which depicts a story of a daughter practicing riding a bicycle and the father who accompanies her, is a commercial for the shampoo brand Meritto.

Many people have fond memories of practicing cycling with their fathers, so I imagine this ad moved a lot of viewers.

The background music features a cover of Elephant Kashimashi’s signature song “Koyoi no Tsuki no Yō ni.” The girl’s pure, innocent singing voice is striking and fits perfectly with the concept of the commercial.

Shampoo Commercial Songs: Popular Commercial Tunes (51–60)

mod’s hair

Love Angelhitomi

hitomi / Love Angel(Short Ver.)
Love Angelhitomi

Love Angel, released in 2005 as singer-songwriter hitomi’s 29th single, earned popularity thanks to her vibrant vocals.

It was featured as the theme song for a mod’s hair commercial in which she herself appeared.

Just listening to the lyrics—cute expressions of unrequited love set to a breezy melody—will lift your spirits.

With English-lyric sections included, it’s a track that really lets you savor hitomi’s vocal prowess!

Merit: 'Appearance' Edition

Go, go, me!Honma Kinuko

This is the song used in the Merit commercial featuring Satoshi Tsumabuki.

It’s a perfect match for the ad’s understated, unspoken atmosphere.

Kinuko Honma, who sings “Ike Ike Watashi,” the track used in the commercial, has worked on many CM songs.

“Ike Ike Watashi” is marked by its lively, rhythmic singing and fun vibe.

Its simple, straightforward lyrics and melody are easy on the ears—you could listen to it forever.

It’s an approachable CM song that makes you want to hum along.

It’s likely to put you in a positive mood.

Ichikami na Hito. Episode 1: Encounter

Love is a gentle flower of the field.Hata Motohiro

Love is a gentle flower of the field — Motohiro Hata
Love is a gentle flower of the field.Hata Motohiro

The Ichikami commercial featuring the translucent and radiant Maki Horikita uses the song “Koi wa Yasashi Nobe no Hana yo,” sung by Motohiro Hata, which is included as a B-side on his single “Q&A.” The song is based on the operetta Boccaccio by Austrian composer Franz von Suppé.

In the Taisho era, it was adapted by Asakusa Opera into a uniquely Japanese version and has been sung for many years.

Comparing the feeling of love to flowers, the song evokes a distinctly Japanese sense of refined elegance.

Kao Merit: “Our family uses Merit. Gentle strokes for spring.”

Original songmiyazon

It addresses the fact that even with adorable children, there are times when odor becomes a concern and parents worry about whether they’re washing properly.

With Merit, it’s gentle on the scalp and can clean thoroughly even with a light touch—something that’s also conveyed through the expressions of Shunsuke Kazama and Kumiko Aso.

The parents’ concerns are further expressed through Miyazon’s original song performed as a piano-and-vocal piece.

His bright singing voice, which matches the light, airy piano tones, is striking and conveys a positive feeling, as if those worries are being resolved.

Kao Merit 1988

saakasu

Kao Merit Shopping Edition Yuriko Ishida 1988
saakasu

This commercial promotes the benefits of achieving fresh, beautiful hair through the presence of Yuriko Ishida.

The way the product thoroughly removes dirt and transforms hair to a radiant shine comes across clearly in the shopping scene, where her hair gleams.

The refreshing atmosphere of her smiling and letting her hair flow is accentuated by the song from Circus.

The overall emphasis on smiling is also an important point, giving the impression that positive emotions are being expressed.

Kao Merit

Original songHasegawa Ayumu

Kao Merit 'My Daughter’s Remark' Makiko Esumi, Chiriko Sakashita
Original songHasegawa Ayumu

This commercial promotes the idea that Merit can solve various hair concerns such as dryness and stickiness.

After her daughter points out issues with her hair, Chiriko Sakashita consults with Makiko Esumi and Mayuko Takada about her worries, and learns that Merit is a good solution.

The smiles they show after using Merit convey that their concerns have been thoroughly resolved.

Hasegawa Ayumu’s sound logo effectively emphasizes the benefits of Merit.