[From timeless classics to the latest hits] A roundup of catchy commercial songs

radianceOkamura Takako

Takako Okamura - Kagayaki (Radiance/Shine)

This commercial highlights the cleansing power of Merit to remove dirt and protect the scalp, conveying that this leads to brighter days.

It features Yuriko Ishida washing her hair with Merit and letting her hair flow, with her smile expressing the joy of beautiful hair.

Enhancing the refreshing atmosphere of the visuals is Takako Okamura’s song “Kagayaki” (Radiance).

The piano-centered, dazzling sound and her soaring vocals convey not only a sense of freshness but also a positive, uplifting feeling.

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TouchIwasaki Yoshimi

Touch

This is a commercial from Sumitomo Mitsui Card announcing that some public transportation in the Kansai region now allows you to pass through the ticket gates using contactless credit card payments.

Set to a parody of the theme song from the anime “Touch,” the ad promotes the ability to ride with tap-to-pay, resulting in a very catchy and memorable commercial.

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Hane Keisuke

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Midnight TalkIkuta Rira

Midnight Talk

The “Mogu Mogu Savoring Soup” segment depicts people enjoying Topvalu products.

It’s a piece that warms your heart with so many smiling faces.

The CM features the song “Midnight Talk,” which is included on Rira Ikuta’s first album.

Since it sings about the small joys of everyday life, you could say it matches the commercial’s theme.

You can also hear the sounds of people eating in the CM, and those lively, bustling sounds paired well with the song’s calm atmosphere.

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circleIkuta Rira

Rira Ikuta “Circle” Official Music Video

This piece features students talking about their future paths, and a woman describing the kind of work she wants to do at a company.

Fumiya Takahashi appears in the role of someone who speaks confidently about the path he has chosen.

The commercial uses “Circle,” a song created by Rira Ikuta specifically for this CM.

The lyrics—which encourage walking toward hope for the future—match well with Kuraray, a company that moves forward while considering what should be done now for the future.

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SAKI

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JUMPImawano Kiyoshirō

Kiyoshiro Imawano – JUMP

This commercial showcases the journey of Nodogoshi from the cultivation of raw ingredients, through the manufacturing process at the factory, to distribution and in-store displays, all the way until it reaches our hands.

By featuring the people involved at each stage, it powerfully conveys the dedication of many individuals.

The background music is a brass arrangement of Kiyoshiro Imawano’s “JUMP,” adding a bright and festive tone to the commercial.

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Main ThemeTodaka Ikusei

Animal Crossing: New Horizons Main Theme — 1 Hour Loop

This is an introductory commercial for Nintendo Music that started on October 31, 2024.

It’s a music streaming service where you can listen to Nintendo game soundtracks, and in this “Laundry” version, the main theme from Animal Crossing: New Horizons is playing.

If you do your chores while playing the Animal Crossing BGM, you might feel like you’ve become a resident of the island!

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Hane Keisuke

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lonelinessorisaka yuta

Yuta Orisaka – Loneliness (Official Music Video) / Yuta Orisaka – Sabishisa

This is a commercial featuring Yuta Orisaka’s song “Sabishisa.” In Suntory Tennensui’s “Father and Child: A Promise to Nurture Water” version, actor Tasuku Emoto appears as the father.

He pedals a bicycle carrying his child, working up a sweat, then takes a break and drinks a gulp of cold natural mineral water.

Water after exercising really does taste great, doesn’t it?

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Araki Jakkan

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