[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Commercials. A History of CM Songs [2026]
As a major mobile carrier beloved by many users for years, au has aired countless commercials.
In the 2000s, during the heyday of feature phones, they rolled out LISMO, a service that let you listen to music on your phone, and their commercials featured songs by many popular artists.
In this article, we’ll introduce not only those nostalgic classics but also the songs used in the latest commercials.
See if you can find the tunes you heard on TV or those memorable old commercial jingles!
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[au Commercial] Songs Featured in the Ads. Historical CM Songs [2026] (41–50)
Keep Tryin’Hikaru Utada
Released in 2006 as Hikaru Utada’s 16th single.
The song was used in a LISMO! commercial and was distributed for free as a full ringtone download as part of a campaign.
It also drew attention because the impersonation entertainer Miracle Hikaru appeared as an extra in the music video.
Love SongSachiko Kobayashi & Tomio Umezawa
A first-ever duet by Tomio Umezawa, a star of popular theater known as the “Tamasaburo of the Shitamachi,” and Sachiko Kobayashi, famed for her flamboyant costumes and for singing VOCALOID songs.
The track was featured in the 2017 “Love Song” installment of au’s Santaro commercial series.
Even though the lyrics are humorously tailored to the ad’s theme, the commanding vocals of these two veterans make their presence undeniable.
It’s a short piece, but a thoroughly satisfying number.
Don’t Look Back In AngerOasis
The song used in au’s commercial “PERFECT SYNC.” is “Don’t Look Back in Anger” by the British rock band Oasis.
Released as a single in 1996, it’s a classic that reached number one on the UK Singles Chart.
The commercial portrays a large crowd gathered at a stadium with their mobile phones, along with people in the stands singing “Don’t Look Back in Anger” in unison.
Its distinctly British rock sound carries a certain poignancy that makes it especially appealing—be sure to give it a listen!
crescent moonAyaka
Mikazuki is Ayaka’s fourth single and was used as the CM song for au’s “LISMO” from September to November 2006.
The song is notable for its beautiful voice and melody, and the title “Mikazuki” (Crescent Moon) is said to represent the very shape of a mobile phone.
Just... I want to see youEXILE
Released in 2005 as EXILE’s 19th single.
As the campaign song for “au × EXILE,” the full ringtone version was distributed free to au users, and a limited edition of 5,000 copies of “Tada… Aitakute (au version)” was released.
It became EXILE’s second song to reach No.
1 on the Oricon chart.
FireworkKaty Perry
This commercial has a comical vibe, featuring a mini Satomi Ishihara who secretly whispers the charms of the iPhone 15 Pro to people on the fence about buying it.
The way she hides so she won’t be noticed while softly sharing its appeal is adorable and seems likely to boost viewers’ desire to purchase.
Another point worth noting is that it highlights a plan offered by docomo that lets you get the most out of the iPhone 15 Pro’s features.
Katy Perry’s “Firework” is used as the CM song, and its breezy sound seems to enhance the excitement around the new product.
FireworkKaty Perry
Set against a green theme, this commercial introduces docomo’s new pricing plan.
It’s striking to see Satomi Ishihara presenting it with energy and a sense of excitement.
The CM song features Katy Perry’s “Firework.” The song carries a message of encouragement: even when things don’t go well, cherish what you have inside and let your own flower bloom even more!