[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Commercials. A History of CM Songs [2026]

Let me hear the poetry of the wind.Keisuke Kuwata

Keisuke Kuwata – Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind (Short ver.)

“Let Me Hear the Poem of the Wind” is Keisuke Kuwata’s 10th solo single, released in 2007, the year marking the 20th anniversary of his solo debut.

In addition to being used as the commercial song for au’s LISTEN MOBILE SERVICE, it was also selected as the theme song for the film “Life: If I Could Meet You in Heaven.”

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Perfume / 575

It’s a song included on Perfume’s 11th single, released in 2010.

It’s the first song in which Perfume performs rap, and, as the title suggests, all parts other than the rap lyrics are structured in 5-7-5.

It was used as the iida LIGHT POOL commercial song.

echoyama

echo

NTT Docomo’s “Graduation of Hopes” was released as a collaborative movie between Docomo and yama, crafted to feel like a music video for one of yama’s songs.

It gathers things users “wish would disappear from society,” presenting them within the film as Graduation Hope Certificates.

The background music is a newly produced track titled “Kodama.” Like the collaborative movie, the song was created based on user input, carrying an encouraging message about facing oneself.

It’s a supportive anthem that will likely serve as a source of strength.

NEW KAWAIIFRUITS ZIPPER

【MV】FRUITS ZIPPER「NEW KAWAII」

This commercial focuses on the photo features of Google Pixel, which are also available from au, and depicts FRUITS ZIPPER enjoying taking pictures.

It highlights how you can freely edit photos—like combining shots taken in various locations with mascots—and keep your memories in a cute way.

Even the edits that might seem over the top help convey the excitement of the trip.

The song that enhances the fun atmosphere of the commercial is FRUITS ZIPPER’s “NEW KAWAII.” Set to a bright and glamorous sound, it’s a track that pursues cuteness, letting both cuteness and fun come through at the same time.

You Can’t Hurt Me No MoreGene Chandler

Gene Chandler – You Can’t Hurt Me No More 1966

This commercial starts off with a car suddenly being launched into the air—a slightly surreal setup meant to showcase the durability of the iPhone 14 Pro through a crash test.

After a close-up of the dummy’s face inside the car during the test, the shot of the unscathed iPhone really leaves an impression.

The background music is Gene Chandler’s “You Can’t Hurt Me No More,” a wonderful classic with tear-jerking melodies and lyrics that depict a bittersweet breakup.

KalinkaRyo Nagano (APOGEE)

[With Japanese translation] Kalinka (Russian folk song) “Kalinka” – With kana reading

The song “Kalinka,” which is used as the background music in au’s Santaro series commercial “Connected Stories,” is so impactful in the ad that you might just let it play in the background—but if you listen closely, you’ll realize it’s that super-familiar tune everyone knows, even if they don’t know the title.

This song is a Russian folk song beloved as a popular Russian sing-along, and for some people it instantly evokes the image of Russia.

In Japan, there are Japanese lyrics translated by cellist Yorito Inoue, and the song is also used as background music in the game Puyo Puyo Tetris.

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Negoto – Charon [Official Music Video]

In 2011, the song used for au’s “LISMO!” spring campaign commercial was “Charon,” the first single by Negoto, a four-member girls’ band from Chiba.

The title “Charon” is the name of Pluto’s first satellite.