SoftBank’s commercial songs: from timeless classics to buzzworthy hits, all introduced at once!

Godzilla – Title / “Godzilla” / Finale Part 1Ifukube Akira

Akira Ifukube – Godzilla (1954)

It’s a masterpiece by Akira Ifukube that has been used consistently as Godzilla’s theme from the first film in 1954 all the way to the latest installments.

If you’re Japanese, you’ve almost certainly heard this melody at least once.

The way the arrangement skillfully employs irregular time signatures to enhance Godzilla’s eeriness—while still making the shifting rhythms feel completely natural—really makes you think, “as expected of the master!” I’d venture that it’s one of the pieces that had a major influence on musicians in what later came to be called progressive rock.

I’ll admit, I’m actually one of those people myself!

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Kei Takahata

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UtakokuAdachi Kana

Kana Adachi “Utakoku” | SoftBank × “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” collaboration music!

Kana Adachi is a female singer-songwriter known for her gentle, warm voice.

Her cute visuals are also a big part of her popularity.

“Utakoku” is a love song born from the real confessions spoken by 59 high school students on the romance reality show “Kyo, Suki ni Narimashita.” The heartfelt sound of the acoustic guitar and the strings in the chorus are irresistible.

In the final chorus, pay attention to the lyrics that make your heart flutter—words of confession that convey one’s true feelings to avoid regret.

Surfin’ U.S.AThe Beach Boys

Beach Boys – Surfin Usa HD

Listening to this song brings an image of a blue ocean spreading out before my eyes.

It’s one of the signature songs by The Beach Boys, the American rock band that greatly influenced many major Japanese musicians, released in 1963.

It was used as the CM song for SoftBank’s “American Roaming Trip: in Los Angeles” commercial.

The lively guitar sound and the wonderfully smooth chorus work are just perfect.

It makes me feel like I’m driving along the seaside.

It lightens your mood—a timeless classic that I hope will be sung forever.

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Araki Jakkan

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Mid-summer, you damn fool!Kanda Sayaka

[CM] SoftBank – Unlimited Giga Usage

This commercial features Sayaka Kanda’s performance of “Manatsu no Baccyarō,” used in a fresh, summery way.

By humorously recreating the stress of data speed limits, it grabbed everyone’s attention.

The word “Baccyarō” itself is unique and amusing, too.

It’s a song you’ll want to play in the summer to blow your stress away.

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Murakami Shinpei

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I’ll wait.amin

Matsu wa (1982) - Aming

Matsu wa by the female duo Aming, made up of Takako Okamura and Haruko Kato.

Released in 1982 as Aming’s debut single, the song became a massive hit and remains their signature track.

At first it seems like a sad love song about an unattainable romance, but if you read the lyrics carefully, you might be surprised by how slightly dark they feel.

Still, their single-minded devotion comes through clearly.

Even though many years have passed since its release, it’s a song you still hear often on TV shows and in commercials.

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utatane

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homeKiyama Yusaku

SoftBank: The whole family passionately sings Evangelion (1-minute version) + Ryoma finally finds his older brother (30-second version). Featuring Ryoma Takeuchi, Aya Ueto, Kanako Higuchi, Hana Sugisaki, and Dante Carver.

This song is used in the commercial for the Minna Kazoku-wari (Everyone Family Discount) service, the Shirato Family “Ryoma Finally Finds His Older Brother!!” edition.

Watching a cute child grow up is truly a joy, isn’t it? Seeing a child who was once a tiny baby now walking hand in hand with you is so adorable it overflows with love.

Kiyama Yusaku’s “home,” which sings about those precious family moments and warmth, is the perfect song for parents with children.

As a ballad, it’s also a moving song that, of course, can strengthen the parent–child bond when kids listen to it too.