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[Tearjerker] The emotional song from the popular commercial. A collection of memorable, popular melodies.
Have you ever found yourself unexpectedly moved by a melody from a TV commercial? There are times when music delivered alongside just a few seconds of imagery resonates deep in your chest and brings you to the verge of tears.
Many of us have probably experienced moments like that.
Songs chosen for commercials possess a special power to capture the heart in a very short span of time.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of tear-jerking hits that made waves in commercials—from love songs to anthems that cheer on life.
We hope you’ll find a track that speaks to your heart.
[Tearjerker] The emotional songs from the commercials everyone’s talking about: A collection of memorable popular melodies (1–10)
In the Morning of DeterminationAqua Timez
Known as one of Aqua Timez’s signature songs released in 2006, this track also drew attention for being the theme song of the film “Brave Story.” With vocalist Futoshi’s distinctive high-toned voice gently resonating, the song gives you the courage to move forward as yourself.
The lyrics convey a message about revealing your true self and pressing ahead.
Emphasizing the courage to take that first step, the song was featured in a SoftBank commercial promoting support for basketball.
The commercial’s content links with the song’s theme, resulting in a moving piece of film.
IMrs. GREEN APPLE
While the original is for piano, the commercial features a striking arrangement centered on acoustic guitar.
The song appears on the 2016 album “TWELVE” and depicts someone reflecting on a past romance.
It looks back on a person they once loved and conveys how their feelings never reached that person.
From the narrative tone, you can sense lingering attachment, yet the lyrics also express a determination to move forward—something that will surely resonate with anyone who’s had a similar experience.
The song was used in a Kirin Gogo no Kocha (Afternoon Tea) commercial, which portrays Mrs.
GREEN APPLE performing it in a street live setting.
me me sheRADWIMPS
From a drama featuring Ren Nagase and Hanaka Hara that evokes Heisei-era love songs, to a commercial promoting Universal Music’s “#Let’s Listen to Playlists” campaign—this is the song used to emphasize that world.
It’s a gentle ballad by RADWIMPS, where the tender, conversational vocals still convey a strong sense of heartbreak.
As the title suggests, “clinginess” is a major theme, and the inability to move on after a breakup is depicted just as it is.
Many listeners will likely relate to the swelling regret and the straightforward expression of refusing to accept the separation.
I want to be with you, not with a bouquetayaka
The song chosen for the Marimo Holdings commercial in which Ayaka herself appears is “Hanataba Janaku Kimi to Iitai” (“Not a Bouquet, I Want to Be With You”).
It’s a track that broadly sings about love.
The lyrics, which express the desire to be with someone important, leave room for each listener’s own interpretation, allowing them to overlay their personal experiences as they listen.
Her rich, resonant voice is also a key factor in moving listeners, creating the feeling that the words are being delivered straight to the heart.
When it overlaps with your own experiences, it’s sure to stir your emotions—a standout ballad, without a doubt.
Sunny with occasional cloudsSukima Suichi
The 2025 Black Friday sale commercial for Sports Depot and Alpen featured Sukima Switch’s “Hare Tokidoki Kumo.” Released in 2011, this song depicts the bond with a loved one.
Its lyrics, which express a desire to cherish the ordinary days spent together and to continue savoring them in the future, make it perfect for weddings.
When you decide to spend your life with someone special, listening to this song will surely move you to tears with happiness and emotion.
How are you?adieu
This song was used alongside an animation created to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Kanro Ame, which portrays an unchanging desire to be gentle.
Set to an acoustic sound, the song calmly speaks its feelings, and its vocals convey a unique sense of weightlessness.
The lyrics depict the loss of time spent with a loved one, and the floating, somewhat unreal sonic expressions evoke an inability to accept the present reality.
The lines about feelings refusing to fade and lingering in the heart also heighten the sense of poignancy.
One more time,One more chanceYamazaki Masayoshi
This is the song used to accentuate the calm atmosphere in the Suntory Maker’s Mark commercial, which portrays the unchanging deliciousness of the whiskey through a character played by Shun Oguri who is immortal.
The track is also famous as the theme song for the feature-length anime 5 Centimeters per Second, and it conveys a bittersweet sentiment over the sound of an acoustic guitar.
The lyrics honestly express memories of the past and the regrets tied to them, as well as the pain of wishing for “just one more time,” even while knowing it can never come true.
The part about instinctively looking for someone’s figure somewhere—a feeling many can relate to—also heightens the sense of poignancy.