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

SoftBank commercials are popular for their various series, starting with the Shirato Family, featuring the white dog father as the mascot.

The star-studded casts—popular actors, athletes, and comedians—always become a hot topic.

The music used also draws attention: in addition to classic pieces commonly heard in commercials and popular Western songs, tracks by well-known Japanese artists are featured as well.

In this article, we’ll introduce the songs used in SoftBank’s commercials.

If there’s a tune you heard in a CM and want to know the title or who sings it, be sure to check it out!

SoftBank commercial songs: a roundup from classics to buzzworthy hits! (51–60)

SoftBank “5G Virtual Grand Chorus” Version

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ARASHI – Love so sweet [Official Music Video]
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ARASHI Commercial SoftBank '5G Virtual Mass Choir' Version

A signature song by Arashi that colored Japan.

It also made a striking impression in SoftBank’s “5G Virtual Mass Choir” commercial that aired from late 2020 into 2021, featuring the members of Arashi.

Speaking of Arashi! The sparkling melody crafted by the music unit youth case makes your heart dance, wrapping you in a positive, happy world.

It’s such a cheerful track that you can’t help but smile while listening.

Ohno’s ad-libbing in the latter half is fantastic, too! It’s a pop tune that never loses its shine, even as the times keep changing.

SoftBank “iPhone 12 Pro Debut (Part 1)”

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ARASHI – Party Starters [Official Music Video]
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In the SoftBank iPhone commercial featuring members of Arashi, the song used is also Arashi’s “Party Starters.” Written by American songwriters and a mystery novelist, the track’s lyrics are mostly in English.

As a song that seems aimed at the global stage just before Arashi’s hiatus, it makes their post-hiatus activities even more exciting to look forward to! The rap section written by member Sho Sakurai also blends seamlessly with the rest of the lyrics.

With Arashi’s signature pop vibe, just listening to it fills you with energy!

SoftBank Music Project “Smartphone Boat” Version

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[Sayuri Ishikawa] The first music video made from existing karaoke footage: “Smartphone Boat”
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Ryo Yoshizawa and Aiko Morishita are on a smartphone boat! SoftBank commercial: “Ryo Yoshizawa: Smartphone Boat!”

Studying on a smartphone—people who aren’t familiar with it might indeed be surprised.

This is SoftBank’s commercial “Smartphone Boat.” The CM song is sung by the legendary enka singer Sayuri Ishikawa.

As the title suggests, it’s an original song themed around smartphones.

The official music video has also been released, so if you’re curious about the full version, please check it out.

SoftBank smartphones enter a new era. Galaxy Z Fold2 5G debuts.

I’ve Been Loving You Too LongOtis Redding

Otis Redding – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
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The song used in the Galaxy Z Fold2 5G commercial is a world-famous classic: “I’ve Been Loving You Too Long,” performed by the legendary American singer Otis Redding, who continues to be loved even long after his passing.

It was included on the 1965 album Otis Blue.

Known in Japanese as “Aishi-sugite” (Loving Too Much), the song’s lyrics express a plea to a lover whose feelings are beginning to fade: a wish to “stay by my side forever.”

SoftBank’s commercial songs: A comprehensive showcase from timeless classics to trending hits! (61–70)

SoftBank 5G LOVE “V6 5G LOVE!” Version

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V6 / blue short Ver.【from 5G LAB】
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SoftBank 5G Commercial 'V6 5G LOVE!' Version 30 Seconds

V6’s “blue,” which is featured as the theme song for the “5G LAB” commercial, is included on their 2021 album STEP.

It’s a refreshing EDM-style track that aligns with the cutting-edge image of 5G and conveys a sense of momentum, as if launching into the future.

“blue” was produced by member Hiroshi Nagano, with lyrics by Ryohei Yamamoto, who has worked on many songs for Kis-My-Ft2 and NEWS.

Based on the “5G LAB” concept, it carries the vibe of a supportive gift from V6 that gives you a push forward.

It also matches V6’s signature smart style—so nice! V6, at their peak in the present tense, are truly cool! Don’t miss the VR DANCE LIVE and the “oshi camera,” either.

SoftBank Continues to Tackle the SDGs — Toward a Sustainable Society: “Coexisting with AI” Edition / “Educational Disparities & Environmental Issues” Edition

Let’s become a familyFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama – Let’s Become a Family (Full ver.)
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Continuing the Challenge of the SDGs — Toward a Sustainable Society: Coexisting with AI (30 seconds)

Here is a commercial where Masaharu Fukuyama explains that SoftBank is not just a mobile phone company, but one that continually takes on various social issues.

It really shows how broadly they are working toward achieving the SDGs.

Don’t you think the song of his used in the ad also carries the meaning that the entire Earth is like one family?

SoftBank “Wild Dad” Version

Smoke On The WaterDeep Purple

Deep Purple – Smoke On the Water (Official Music Video)
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SoftBank commercial, Shirato Family: “Wild Dad” (2 versions in total)

In the SoftBank commercial, comedian Sugichan rides his motorcycle in a wild way, only to be overtaken by the even wilder-looking Shiroto family father on a bicycle.

Adding an extra layer of wildness to the ad’s vibe is Deep Purple’s “Smoke On The Water,” from their 1972 album Machine Head.

The memorable guitar melody heard in the commercial is a classic riff that countless guitarists have played.

Words like “wild” and “cool” couldn’t be more fitting!