[February 2025] Compilation of Commercial Songs

＋MatterONE OK ROCK

This is a commercial celebrating Ichiro, who has appeared in Asahi Beer ads for many years, being inducted into the American Baseball Hall of Fame in 2025.

It features footage from his post-induction press conference as well as highlights from past games, and you can hear a speech by Ichiro himself.

It’s a commercial that captivates viewers, baseball fans or not.

The BGM is ONE OK ROCK’s “+Matter,” newly adopted starting in 2025—a standout track with fiery, camaraderie-themed lyrics that’s sure to lift your spirits.

Wait a sec!Little Glee Monster

“Wait a sec!” — Little Glee Monster

Titled “Chili-Toma Zombie,” this piece features zombie characters themed after the ingredients found in Chili Tomato Noodles, such as tomatoes, chili peppers, corn, and the famed mystery meat.

The BGM, with lyrics that convey the product’s irresistible, inexplicable deliciousness, really stands out.

In fact, the song is an arranged version of Little Glee Monster’s “Cho Matte!” The lyrics were changed from the original, and the group actually performs the vocals.

It’s an exceptionally lavish production—surely not only fans, but even those who aren’t, couldn’t help stopping to watch.

IN THE RAINXG

IN THE RAIN

"Order together from your seat with Mobile Order" - 15 seconds

This is a commercial featuring the girl group XG, who are active and based in South Korea.

It presents McDonald’s convenient services—such as mobile ordering, coupons, and McDelivery—through visuals with a sci‑fi vibe.

In addition, the “Real-Time McParty with XG” version introduces Real-Time McParty, a streaming event taking place in February 2025.

The background music uses a remix of their song “IN THE RAIN.” Unlike the remix, the original track has a calm, beautiful atmosphere.

Since the lyrics are bittersweet and sad, be sure to listen while checking out the Japanese-to-English lyric translation as well.

Phone NumberTakanori Iwata

Takanori Iwata – Phone Number (Official Music Video)

In a collaboration commercial between SHIBUYA109 and Takanori Iwata, they’re announcing a campaign for the Valentine’s season.

The CM features the music video for his song “Phone Number,” which also plays as the BGM, so fans of his were probably instantly drawn to it.

It’s likely that quite a few people became new fans, captivated by his music and performance thanks to this commercial.

Do you want to build a snowman?Natsuki Inaba, Sayaka Kanda, Sumire Morohoshi

Sayaka Kanda, Natsuki Inaba, Sumire Morohoshi – Do You Want to Build a Snowman? (From “Frozen”)

[Official] Fantasy Springs “Frozen Kingdom” | Tokyo DisneySea

This is a promotional commercial introducing Frozen Kingdom, an area within Fantasy Springs, the new themed port that opened at Tokyo DisneySea in 2024.

The ad features two women playing sisters as they explore Frozen Kingdom together.

Watching them fully enjoy the area while their childhood memories resurface warms the heart.

The background music is an instrumental version of “Do You Want to Build a Snowman?” from Frozen.

The wind band arrangement, highlighted by the warm tones of wind instruments like the clarinet and oboe, is a must-hear.

Pump ItThe Black Eyed Peas

The Black Eyed Peas – Pump It (Official Music Video)

This commercial depicts the duo Bananaman and Asuka Saito enjoying the combination of crab hot pot and Style Free.

The fact that Style Free has zero carbohydrates, paired with dynamic visuals of the crab hot pot, harmonizes to strongly emphasize the appeal of both.

The song that further heightens the ad’s atmosphere is The Black Eyed Peas’ “Pump It.” The track, which was also featured in the films Pulp Fiction and Taxi 4, uses the distinctive guitar at the beginning to effectively convey a sense of speed.

FMPB’z

Asahi Super Dry Commercial “For a Fierce Thirst. B’z” 30-Second Version — B’z

Here’s the Asahi Super Dry x B’z collaboration commercial.

The footage showing the song’s recording session looks incredibly cool, making it a commercial that not only B’z fans but even those who aren’t will find themselves watching intently.

The song performed in the CM is “FMP,” released in 2024.

The title comes from the initials of “Follow My Passion,” and it’s a passionate track that lifts your spirits as you listen.