Complete collection of car commercials and commercial songs. A comprehensive showcase of CM/ads and CM songs for domestic and foreign car brands.
When you watch TV, you probably see a lot of commercials, and among them, car commercials are especially frequent, aren’t they?
That’s no surprise—there are eight manufacturers whose ads are commonly seen in Japan, and when you add overseas brands to the mix, it’s only natural that you’ll come across car commercials often.
What’s more, each manufacturer chooses music that perfectly fits their commercials, and each of those songs often becomes a hot topic with people asking, “Whose song is that?”
In this article, we’ll introduce those buzzworthy car maker commercials along with the songs featured in them.
You’re likely to find a commercial you happened to see—or a catchy song you heard in one of them.
Let’s dive right in.
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Toyota (1–10)
Moon BowlSakanaction
In the highly anticipated commercial for Toyota’s compact SUV, the Yaris Cross, the “CROSS for” version has been airing since September 2020.
The song featured in this ad is by Sakanaction.
When the commercial first began airing, the only information released was that Sakanaction was in charge of the music, sparking widespread curiosity about the details.
However, at the time, everything beyond the portion used in the CM was still in production, and even the title hadn’t been decided.
With the phrase “Kininari Dance,” which somehow gets stuck in your head, it’s a catchy and danceable track that’s quintessentially them.
MONKEY MAGICtofubeats × UA
This is a commercial for the Yaris lineup, which spans a wide range from city-friendly compact cars to crossover SUVs and even sports models.
The stylish visuals highlighting the appeal of each variant are especially captivating.
The background music features a cover of “MONKEY MAGIC” by tofubeats and UA.
All By MyselfEric Carmen
This is a power ballad that portrays a universal theme of loneliness with grand orchestration and deep emotional expression.
Based on Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No.
2, its melody brilliantly conveys the shifting emotions from the innocence of youth to the loneliness and poignancy of the present.
Released in 1975 as Eric Carmen’s solo debut, the song reached No.
2 on the U.
S.
charts and became a major hit with over one million copies sold.
It was memorably used in the film Bridget Jones’s Diary and was also featured in a 1991 commercial for the Toyota Soarer.
Highly recommended for those who want to experience the joys and solitude of love, as well as the subtle depths of life’s emotions.
Nissan (1–10)
A Place for the SoulMacaroni Enpitsu
The Nissan Sakura “The Kei Car That Became an EV” commercial is striking, with cherry blossoms swirling as the electric vehicle drives by.
The refreshing ad, featuring a car zipping through the city, uses the song “Tamaushi no Ibasho” (“Where the Soul Belongs”).
It was created in 2022 by the rock band Macaroni Empitsu, known for their popular songs about life and love.
The bright, mid-tempo band sound leaves a strong impression.
Hattori’s emotional vocals deliver a message that is both heartrending and warm, resonating deeply.
It’s a moving track that portrays human connection.
Open ArmsJourney
This is a 2001 commercial for the Elgrand, Nissan’s flagship minivan.
It highlights the powerful performance of its 3.
5-liter V6 engine, featuring striking, American-inspired visuals such as riding alongside a cruiser motorcycle and a cowboy on horseback crossing in front of the car.
The background music is “Open Arms” by the American rock band Journey, a beautiful rock ballad known for its grand sound, which was also chosen as the theme song for the 2004 film Umizaru.
Highermilet
Did you know Nissan celebrated its 90th anniversary in 2023? The “Nissan Technology 90th Anniversary” segment conveys the company’s long history and passion.
In the background, “Higher” sung by milet is playing.
Her powerful vocals heighten the sense of anticipation for new challenges.
Setting SunThe Chemical Brothers
The song used in the X-Trail commercial is an early classic by The Chemical Brothers, featuring vocals by Noel Gallagher of Oasis.
It’s often described as a modern version of The Beatles’ “Tomorrow Never Knows.”