[From timeless classics to the latest hits] A roundup of catchy commercial songs
When you watch TV or video sites, you come across all kinds of commercials, and sometimes a jingle you happen to hear just sticks in your head, right?
For example, many classic commercial songs that have been airing for years are incredibly catchy and memorable.
Also, tie-in songs by trending artists can leave a strong impression even within the short span of a commercial.
In this article, we’ll introduce a bunch of those earworm-worthy CM songs all at once!
You might find a track you haven’t heard on air much lately but have been wanting to hear again, or discover the latest song you were curious about and wondering who it’s by!
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SummerHisaishi Joe
This commercial introduces Kirin’s initiatives to support health and children, featuring interviews with the employees in charge and with parents raising kids.
It clearly conveys what specific efforts are being made and the stories behind these activities.
The background music uses Joe Hisaishi’s signature piece “Summer,” giving the commercial a pure, refreshing feel.
SummerHisaishi Joe
This is a commercial in which hop farmers from Tono City in Iwate Prefecture highlight the strengths of the hops they grow themselves, introducing how using them is indispensable for making delicious Japanese beer.
The background music accompanying this narration features Joe Hisaishi’s “Summer,” a magical track with a distinctly Japanese sensibility that perfectly suits a commercial themed around Japanese hops and Japanese beer.
Let’s embrace our mistakes and move forward.ko rin
This commercial for Yoyogi Seminar features Runa Nakajima, who has also worked as an exclusive model for Seventeen.
As expressed in the lyrics of the BGM titled “Make Mistakes and Move Forward,” the ad conveys the message that making mistakes in entrance exam study isn’t a bad thing.
It encourages viewers with the idea that even if you make mistakes, by reviewing them and eliminating them one by one, you can steadily progress toward success.
By the way, the song is performed by singer-songwriter Korin, whose smoky, ear-catching voice is captivating.
This weekendKōda Kumi
In the commercial for Kyoto-based jewelry brand GEMCEREY, Kyoto native Kumi Koda appears, and her music is also used as the BGM.
The cool visuals featuring Koda wearing jewelry adorned with pigeon blood rubies—considered the finest-quality rubies—are especially striking.
The background track is This weekend, released in 2024.
The song sets passionate feelings for a loved one to a mellow, groovy R&B-style track.
Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand CapriccioMinami no Minami
This is a SoftBank commercial introducing a “god-tier fast-charging” smartphone that charges faster than ever.
The ad features Maika Sasaki from the idol group =LOVE and Hitomi Suzuki from ≠ME.
Just before heading out, Suzuki realizes her phone has no battery, but the spot highlights the charging speed by showing it fully charge while she dances.
The background music is the Vocaloid track “Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand Rhapsody,” produced by Minami no Minami, which pairs perfectly with the visuals and concept.
The song has a brisk, bustling tempo and an adorably charming vibe.
Katsushika RhapsodyDōjima Kōhei
This is a series of commercials for Suntory TORYS Highball cans featuring actress Yuriko Yoshitaka.
Seeing Yoshitaka enjoying TORYS Highball in various at-home situations has likely inspired many viewers to try copying her.
The gravelly narration by Yusaku Yara is a great touch, and it’s also fun that the background music is a parody with original vocals by Kohei Dojima of “Katsushika Rhapsody.”
“Pokémon Scarlet and Violet” titleMasuda Jun’ichi, Ichinose Tsuyoshi
The commercial “Study,” which shows listening to music with Nintendo Music as a companion to studying.
For the BGM, it uses the main theme from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet—an arrangement of the main theme that has been used since the Red and Green versions in the Pokémon series.
It’s a very brave-sounding track that heralds the start of an adventure.