[Summer Tunes] A roundup of commercial songs featured in summer ads
As summer approaches, we start seeing more and more commercials for summery products—everything from soft drinks to sunscreen and deodorant.
These ads often feature summery scenes like blue skies and the ocean, or coming-of-age stories starring students in school uniforms, all designed to evoke the feeling of summer.
Of course, the music often matches the season too, with many songs that have become summer staples.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide selection of songs used in those summer commercials all at once.
We’ve picked out everything from slightly older, nostalgic ads to ones currently on air, so take your time and enjoy!
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[Summer Tunes] A compilation of CM songs featured in summer commercials (71–80)
Sokenbicha No Rapchelmico
That familiar song, now with a hip-hop twist! The TV commercial song for Sokenbicha was created by the female rap duo chelmico.
Released as a single in 2019 under the title “Sokenbicha Rap.” The drink already has a strong image of being crisp and refreshing, but the vibe of the track seems to amplify that even more.
It also perfectly matches the bright impression of the commercial, which featured actress Nana Eikura, among others.
Just listening to it makes me imagine myself chugging an ice-cold tea on a hot summer day!
Melancholy, resplendentkuriipuhaipe
Released as CreepHyp’s third single, it was used as the 2013 commercial song for Shiseido’s ANESSA.
The music video features Sosuke Ikematsu and Mei Kurokawa.
Reportedly, Shiseido requested the inclusion of the phrase “You Sun Sun” and specified the number of times the word “yuu” (melancholy) appears in the lyrics.
Season in the SunTUBE
This is TUBE’s quintessential summer anthem, packed with the faint wistfulness that comes as summer draws to a close and the radiant, sun-like energy that still blazes on.
Vivid scenes of the endless blue sea and bittersweet young love unfold in your mind, instantly transporting you to summer the moment you press play.
Released in April 1986 as the band’s third single, it was also included on that year’s album THE SEASON IN THE SUN.
You might recognize it from Kirin Beer and Suntory commercials.
Peaking at No.
6 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart, this track is sure to set your heart ablaze whenever you feel like reminiscing about days of youth gone by!
BLUE BIRDHamasaki Ayumi
It’s a dazzlingly refreshing track that evokes a boundless blue sky and white sandy beaches.
It portrays the hope that awaits beyond hardship and the strong bond that lets you soar into the future with someone dear.
This work is Ayumi Hamasaki’s 40th single, released in June 2006, and it debuted at No.
1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.
It’s also well known as the song used in the Zespri Gold Kiwi commercial, and it’s included on the album “Secret” as well as the summer best-of compilation “A SUMMER BEST.” Listen to it on a summer drive or while soaking up the sun at the beach, and your spirits are sure to soar.
When you’re ready to take a new step forward, this song will surely give you courage.
Why not listen to it with someone special and talk about your hopes for the future?
RomanticismMrs. GREEN APPLE
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s “Romanticism,” the song used in the 2019 Sea Breeze commercial, was written specifically for the ad.
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE is practically synonymous with youth anthems, and this track is no exception—it’s packed with the bittersweetness of adolescence.
With a driving feel, it’s a perfect summer song that pairs beautifully with a bright blue summer sky.
My Favorite (My Favorite Things)SINSKE
This is JR Central’s early-summer 2019 commercial, “Moss and Fresh Greenery,” known for the catchphrase “Yes—let’s go to Kyoto.” Summers in Kyoto are hot—very humid, in fact—but there are plenty of places where you can feel cool.
Giou-ji Temple in Sagano, commonly called the “Moss Temple,” is surely one of them.
The marimba background music also adds a touch of coolness.
Someday, for sure.Naoto Intiraymi
Released as Naoto Inti Raymi’s 15th single, it was used as the CM song for Shiseido’s SEABREEZE.
The commercial features Suzu Hirose and Taishi Nakagawa.
It marked his first entry into the Oricon Top 10 in four releases.