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[Heartwarming] Moving CM songs. Popular commercial songs

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.

A wide variety of songs are used in TV commercials.

From upbeat, catchy tunes to stylish and cool tracks, the mood of the music varies depending on what each commercial wants to convey and the target audience.

In this article, we’ll focus on CM songs that are especially moving!

We’ve collected mainly ballads with beautiful lyrics.

If there’s a touching song you heard in a commercial that stuck with you, try looking for it here.

[Heartwarming] Moving CM Songs: Popular Commercial Tunes (111–120)

Japanese Red Cross Society THINK! Blood Donation “First-Time Donation” / “Change Things Up Once in a While”

Anthem of CounterattackCuddling with my backpack and eating

Back-to-Back with Ruck / Anthem of Retaliation [Music Video]

Counterattack Anthem: Cuddling Backpack and Bedtime Rice

This is a commercial promoting THINK Blood Donation, a Japanese Red Cross initiative encouraging people to consider donating blood.

It portrays different ways people relate to blood donation, such as a woman who bravely donated for the first time and a busy man who hasn’t been able to donate recently.

The song used is ‘Hangekiteki Sanka’ by Ryuku to Soinnegohan, and its light, upbeat band sound enhances the positive image of blood donation.

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[Heartwarming] Moving Commercial Songs: Popular CM Tracks (121–130)

NISSAY (Nippon Life) “125 Years of Unchanging Commitment” 60-second version

Song of Life (Cover)Yurigaoka Children's Choir

Nippon Life - 125 Years of Commitment - 120-second commercial

Song of Life (Cover) - Yurigaoka Children’s Choir

This is Nippon Life’s commercial “125 Years of Feelings” featuring Haruka Ayase.

It looks back over 125 years—the era when our grandparents were born, when our parents were born, and then when we ourselves were born.

In every era, children are cherished and raised with love, and the ad movingly reminds us that our being here now isn’t something to take for granted, but something precious.

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Sekisui Chemical: 'The Sekisui Chemical Group’s Challenge for Sustainability' Edition

No more cryElephant Kashimashi

The song “No more cry,” released in 2023 to mark the 35th anniversary of their debut.

Before the audio release, it was featured as the background music for a Sekisui Chemical brand commercial, and fans who heard the song must have been even more eager for the official release.

A track where Hiroji Miyamoto’s masculine, powerful vocals shine over a simple band sound.

The sense of being “pushed forward,” conveyed by both the title and the lyrics, is especially appealing, making it a song that will surely become a source of support for many listeners.

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Otsuka (Otsuka Pharmaceutical) Calorie Mate “To New Working Adults” Version, 90 seconds

Romantic FlightHikari Mitsushima

Nice/Good CM (commercial) Otsuka Pharmaceutical Calorie Mate Hikari Mitsushima “To New Working Adults” Version 90 seconds

Romance Flight Mitsushima Hikari

CalorieMate commercial: “New Working Adults” edition.

In this ad, Hikari Mitsushima delivers a powerful rendition of Kome Kome Club’s classic song “Roman Hikou” (Romance Flight).

It supports new members of the workforce who are starting fresh and doing their best despite their confusion, as well as everyone who has lived through that era.

From student to professional… It makes you want to cheer on those running forward with full energy, carrying both hopes and anxieties.

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TOSHIBA (Toshiba) LED “10-Year Calendar” Version

lightKaori Sawada

Toshiba LED TV Commercial "10-Year Calendar" (2 versions in total)

Akari Sawada Kaori

Kaori Sawada is a female artist born in Seattle.

She has created numerous commercial jingles and is known for her beautiful, clear, and transparent singing voice.

For Toshiba’s commercial, she provided a gentle song that overlays a family’s journey with LED lighting.

Her voice, soft yet strong at its core, is truly soothing.

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Nippon Life Play, Support. “Mutual support creates the future” version

Beautifulyuzu

Yuzu 'Beautiful' Official Visualizer

Beautiful Yuzu

Introducing “Beautiful,” produced by the folk duo Yuzu.

It’s featured as the theme song for a Nippon Life (Nissay) commercial.

Set to a Latin-flavored rock sound, the song celebrates the beauty of those who chase their dreams and never give up.

The powerful vocals and up-tempo beat work together to ignite the listener’s fighting spirit.

By the way, the commercial is a collaboration with the 2023 Basketball World Cup.

Listening to the song alongside the footage may make the lyrics resonate even more.

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CAN YOU CELEBRATE?Namie Amuro

CAN YOU CELEBRATE? – Namie Amuro (Full)

Can You Celebrate? Namie Amuro

Years have passed since its release, but it still boasts enduring popularity! Known as one of Namie Amuro’s signature songs, it was released in February 1997.

It was also used as the theme song for Fuji TV’s Monday 9 p.

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drama “Virgin Road,” which generated a huge buzz.

In addition, it was featured as the image song for a Hitachi Maxell commercial, giving it extensive media exposure.

Widely loved as a wedding standard, its message praising eternal love resonates with many people.

It’s the perfect song for moments when you want to feel the bond with someone special!

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