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[Packed with Popular Artists] A Compilation of Subaru Commercial Songs

Subaru has a devoted fan base, even among domestic automakers.

You’ve probably often seen their TV commercials highlighting safety performance and sporty driving.

Subaru frequently uses songs by popular artists—both from Japan and abroad—for its commercial music, and those tracks often become a hot topic.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been featured in Subaru’s commercials so far.

See if you can find that tune you heard in a CM and wondered about, or discover a new favorite!

[Packed with Popular Artists] Compilation of Subaru Commercial Songs (11–20)

SUBARU XV “Curiosity” Version

road; way; path; street; route; Tao (in philosophy)GReeeeN

GReeeeN’s major-label debut single, “Michi” (“Road”).

It’s a timeless classic that has been loved ever since their debut.

Chosen for the SUBARU XV commercial as a song that cheers on people who keep their curiosity alive into adulthood and those who strive to live actively.

Overall it has a catchy feel, but the key change in the final chorus and the striking piano make it a moving track.

SUBARU Stella R2

FREEERIKA

ERIKA – FREE [Nocturne-Mix]
FREEERIKA

This is the debut single released under the name ERIKA by Erika Sawajiri.

The song reached number one on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, and although it was a collaboration, she also contributed to the lyrics.

It was used as the commercial song for the R2 and Stella ads in which Erika Sawajiri appeared, playing a different persona.

SUBARU Legacy Outback “Final Chapter” Edition

Moonlight SerenadeGLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA

This is the commercial titled “Final Chapter,” announcing that production of the current-generation Legacy Outback will end.

The Legacy series debuted in 1989, and the Legacy Outback has been on sale since 2004.

The commercial features a lineup of Legacy models through the years, including the 30th Anniversary Edition sold in 2024.

For those who once drove a Legacy, as well as those who still own one, it’s likely a deeply moving ad.

Enhancing that poignant atmosphere is the Glenn Miller Orchestra’s classic ‘Moonlight Serenade.’ The piece is arranged with beautifully rendered piano and strings, giving it an even more elegant impression than the original.

SUBARU Stella R2 2007

Flash GirlToukyou Jihen

“Senkou Shoujo,” which was used in the Stella R2 commercial, is a song by Tokyo Jihen—a band acclaimed by connoisseurs for their refined musicianship and Shiina Ringo’s literary lyrics.

Released in 2007 and later included on the album Sports, the track was reportedly inspired by composer Seiji Kameda’s glimpse of a young girl that led him to imagine her future.

It conveys the beauty and importance of living in the present.

The song offers a warmth that accompanies the joys, sorrows, anger, and hardships of everyday life, while also possessing a charm that feels driven by a sudden impulse.

SUBARU Impreza “Unexperienced Joy” Version

I Was Born To Love YouQueen

Queen – I Was Born To Love You (Official Video)
I Was Born To Love YouQueen

A song by the legendary British rock band Queen that was featured in a SUBARU Impreza commercial.

Freddie Mercury’s powerful vocals and the song’s refreshing tone make for a catchy ad that perfectly matches the car’s sense of speed.

Although the track was originally released as a solo song by Freddie Mercury, it was reborn with a full band sound by the members of Queen after his death.

It’s a number very familiar to Japanese audiences, having been used in many commercials in Japan from its initial release to the present.

SUBARU FORESTER “Your story with — Carrots” Edition

Original songAdachi Chiken

This is the background music for a short film about a little boy who hates carrots but grows them in a field with his father and ultimately overcomes his dislike.

The scenes of the boy and his family eating the carrots they worked so hard to grow—despite hardships like wild boars ravaging the field—are strangely moving.

It’s an instrumental track perfectly suited to such a gentle, heartwarming story.

The soft sounds of guitar, piano, and strings are very comforting.

[Packed with popular artists] Compilation of Subaru commercial songs (21–30)

SUBARU Legacy

Hurry XmasL’Arc〜en〜Ciel

This is a commercial in which Kazuyoshi Miura introduces two special-edition models of the Legacy.

Miura appears in a cool suit, holding a bouquet, enhancing the premium feel and sleekness of the special editions.

The CM, brimming with sophisticated adult appeal, features one of L’Arc~en~Ciel’s signature songs, “Hurry Xmas,” as its background music.

The track pairs a catchy, up-tempo melody with scenes of spending Christmas with someone special.

Highly recommended for those looking for a bright, upbeat Christmas song.