A classic friendship song made famous by commercials
Commercial jingle songs are often heard on TV over and over, so there are many you find yourself able to sing without even realizing it.
This time, we’ll introduce some classic friendship-themed CM songs.
Even if you don’t know the titles or artists, you’ll find a lineup of tunes that sound familiar.
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Famous friendship song classics from commercials (31–40)
Kit Can Nowmiwa
This is the KitKat commercial song by singer-songwriter miwa.
The lyrics, which evoke graduation, express gratitude to friends.
While they can be interpreted as a song about parting, the melody is bright, making it a perfect graduation song that looks toward a positive future.
Jump!Ikimonogakari
This song by Ikimono-gakari was released on Christmas, December 24, 2014, and was used in a Nissan Serena commercial.
Vocalist Yoshioka’s energetic voice and the bright melody fit the commercial’s visuals perfectly, making it a track that makes you want to go out and have fun with friends.
Song of a Friendyuzu
This is the seventh single by Yuzu, a folk duo that could now be called a representative of Japan.
It was used in a commercial for Pocky, the ever-popular chocolate snack.
The lively guitar sound and Yuzu’s refreshing vocals make it perfect as a friendship song.
to the endItookashi
It’s a song by Ito Okashi, a duo signed to Avex.
The track serves both as the theme song for a Kawaijuku commercial and as the campaign song for Kit Kat’s exam-support initiative.
The lyrics, which encourage a hardworking friend by saying they’re not alone, are very moving.
The music video features Maki Okazoe from Mezamashi TV appearing in a miniature form.
I’ve gotta do the thing that seems impossible.Sambomaster
It’s the commercial song for the Nissan Serena by the punk rock band Sambomaster.
The lyrics encourage a friend who’s feeling down, and it’s a truly wonderful track.
The powerful words that light a fire under you and the vocalist’s strong voice, which soars even more in the chorus, hit you square in the chest.
Classic friendship songs from commercials (41–50)
Party! Party!Sukima Switch
It’s the commercial song for the menswear brand AOKI.
For a Sukima Switch track, the lyrics are pretty exuberant, depicting friends cutting loose and having fun.
However, the tune itself isn’t quite as wild—it retains that signature Sukima Switch sound.
NO BITTER LIFEFriends
This is a commercial song by the five-member band Friends, formed in 2015, for Sapporo Beer’s product White Belg.
With its upbeat, refreshing sound, it makes you want to go grab a beer with your friends.
It’s truly a perfect track for a commercial.