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

Charonsleep-talking

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.

Unfinished MelodyHitomi Yaida

Hitomi Yaida – Unfinished Melody

The song used for the commercial of au’s mobile phone “A5304T” is Hitomi Yaida’s eighth single, “Mikansei no Melody” (Unfinished Melody).

Written and composed by Yaida, it was released in 2002 and reached No.

9 on the Oricon singles chart.

In addition to au, it was also used in a commercial for Toshiba’s HDD & DVD recorders.

It’s a solid, rhythm-driven rock tune, and the lyrics—tinged with a sense of sadness and loneliness—are heartrending.

Gentle RedMiho Fukuhara

Miho Fukuhara – Gentle Red

“Yasashii Aka” (Gentle Red) is Miho Fukuhara’s third single, released in 2008, and it was featured in a commercial for au’s “LISMO.” The song embodies her resolve as she set off from her hometown in Hokkaido to Tokyo.

Its appeal lies in lyrics that rediscover the charms of her hometown and bid it a renewed farewell, along with Fukuhara’s powerful vocals backed by her assured singing ability.

Before the release, an acoustic version with Fukuhara singing and accompanying herself was reportedly performed live.

old diaryAkiko Wada

Furui Nikki

It’s one of Akiko Wada’s signature songs.

It was used in the “au Student Discount” commercial featuring Morisanchu and Ayame Goriki.

Since its release in 1974, it has been covered by many artists and used in multiple commercials.

TAKAAhadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex

Ahadadream x Priya Ragu x Skrillex – TAKA

This is a commercial for the iPhone 16, announced in September 2024.

From high-speed shots racing through the city to sequences that make it feel like you’re diving into the phone’s internals, the visuals are strikingly dynamic and evoke a near-futuristic vibe.

Starting with this model, Apple’s proprietary AI feature, Apple Intelligence, is built in, and a wealth of related new features are showcased.

The BGM for this ad ushering in a new era of iPhone is “TAKA” by Ahadadream, Priya Ragu, and Skrillex.

Released in 2024, the track features an addictive beat and vocal work that sticks with you after just one listen.

There’s no doubt it’ll make you want to move your body!

telepathyORANGE RANGE

Orange Range – A Telepathy of the Heart

Ishin Denshin by ORANGE RANGE is a song that was used in a 2004 au by KDDI commercial featuring the band themselves.

To evoke the idea of mobile phones, the title uses “denshin” (telegraph) instead of “denshin” meaning “heart-to-heart,” and electronic sounds that suggest telephones are used throughout the track.

Although it wasn’t released as a single, it became well-known thanks to the commercial and remains very popular as a ringtone and in karaoke.

It’s a quintessentially ORANGE RANGE song—happy and high-energy—so definitely give it a listen!

FlowerORANGE RANGE

ORANGE RANGE – Flowers

It was used not only in commercials but also as the theme song for the film “Be With You,” starring Yuko Takeuchi and Shido Nakamura.

It debuted at No.

1 on the Oricon chart and set numerous records, including 43 consecutive weeks at No.

1 on the Oricon karaoke chart.

Thanks in part to its use in the movie, it remains one of the most popular tearjerker songs today.