[I want to hear it again!] Songs from Suntory commercials. Popular commercial jingles
Suntory sells a wide variety of beverages, including tea, alcoholic drinks, coffee, and water.
When you watch TV, you often see a lot of commercials for Suntory products.
The songs featured in these commercials frequently become a hot topic, with a wide range of tracks used—from popular J-pop to classic Western hits.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the songs that have been used in Suntory commercials.
See if you can find any track that caught your ear in a commercial!
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[I want to hear it again!] Songs from Suntory commercials: Popular commercial songs (111–120)
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
This song, used in Suntory’s commercial “In Life, We Need Restaurants: ‘Message’ Edition,” is The Blue Hearts’ ‘Jounetsu no Bara.’ Released as a single in 1990, it remains an unfading classic and a hallmark of Japanese punk.
It has been covered by many musicians and frequently appears in commercials, making it well known across generations.
It’s also a popular choice for high-energy karaoke.
With simple yet compelling lyrics that strongly draw people in, it’s a song many can relate to.
baby (archaic term); infantTakagi Masakatsu
In this commercial with a strong impact—featuring Masahiro Motoki dressed as a samurai and Mana Ashida drinking vividly green Iyemon tea on a pure white snowy path—the expansive, vibrant BGM is by filmmaker and composer Masakatsu Takagi.
The original piece, created for the ad and titled “Midorigo,” unfortunately does not appear to have an official release.
A pianist who is also highly regarded in the electronic music world, Takagi has scored many of director Mamoru Hosoda’s animated films.
“Midorigo” features elegant strings that evoke the feel of film music, making you really want to hear the full version.
S WonderfulGeorge Gershwin
The song ‘’S Wonderful’ used in the commercial for Suntory Draft Beer MALT’S was composed in 1927 by the Gershwin brothers, Ira and George Gershwin.
In addition to being performed in the Broadway musical ‘Funny Face,’ it was also used as the theme song for the 1957 film ‘Funny Face.’ The commercial features a version arranged for strings by the Alban Berg Quartet, giving it a more leisurely and elegant atmosphere than the original.
Teacher’s PetDoris Day
This commercial promotes the appeal of Suntory’s whisky, Teacher’s, through interactions between a teacher character and an assistant.
The relaxed exchanges between actress Misato Morita, who plays the assistant, and the character convey a strong sense of calm.
Enhancing that gentle atmosphere even further is Doris Day’s “Teacher’s Pet.” The blend of its light, steady rhythm, tender melody, and soothing vocals puts the heart at ease.
IN THE MOODGLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA
This song was used in a 2014 commercial for TORYS Highball Cans featuring Yuriko Yoshitaka.
The song became a hit when it was performed by the Glenn Miller Orchestra in 1939.
In Japan, it was also used in films such as Setouchi Boy’s Baseball Team and Swing Girls.
Rose of PassionTHE BLUE HEARTS
The Suntory commercial that touched so many hearts, “Places Where People Are: Restaurants Are Part of Life.” Set to THE BLUE HEARTS’ ‘Jounetsu no Bara’ (Rose of Passion), it depicts various anime characters enjoying meals at restaurants.
Through this, it conveys how important restaurants are.
The lyrics, which sing about ways of living, are sure to move you as well.
Odoru Pompoko RinB.B. Kuīnzu
This is the “Blue Rose” episode from the Premol-ko-chan series, which depicts a world line where the characters have grown into sophisticated adults.
Hanawa-kun, played by Joe Odagiri, gives blue roses to Maruko and Tama-chan, and then the three of them toast and drink The Premium Malt’s together.
It’s a development you’d never imagine in the original, and it gives you a mix of excitement and a slightly restless, fluttery feeling.