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Kanebo’s commercial song. A popular jingle

You often see commercials for Kanebo, a major cosmetics manufacturer, when you’re watching TV, right?

In particular, the KATE commercials often feature popular actresses and artists, so I think they’re ads that really catch your eye.

The music used in Kanebo’s commercials frequently ties in with songs by popular artists or their covers.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the commercial tracks that have been used in Kanebo’s ads so far.

If there’s a song you heard in a commercial that caught your attention, be sure to give it a proper listen.

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (41–50)

Wednesday MoonTokunaga Hideaki

Hideaki Tokunaga / Wednesday Moon
Wednesday MoonTokunaga Hideaki

It was released in 1991 as Hideaki Tokunaga’s 11th single.

The song was used in a Kanebo “ZENITH” commercial in which Tokunaga himself appeared, and it became his only single to reach No.

1 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart.

This track is currently out of print.

Kanebo commercial songs. Popular commercial songs (51–60)

Kanebo Suisai “Skin Noise Mute” Version

Shining dayNiziU

suisai TV commercial: “Skin Noise Mute” version (30 seconds)

This is a commercial for Kao’s facial cleansing powder, suisai, highlighting how it addresses skin concerns like clogged pores and greasiness.

It begins with NiziU members talking about their skin troubles, which are then shown being effectively muted by suisai.

The bright, uplifting mood of the solution taking shape is further emphasized by NiziU’s song “Shining day.” The fresh sound and cheerful vocals overlap to convey a positive feeling, as if stepping forward into the future.

Kanebo media luxe “Powder Foundation” Edition

La La La

The TV commercial for Kanebo media luxe powder foundation features Hiroko Hatano happily sharing how pleasant it is to use.

The song “La La La” expresses the joy and excitement of using the product.

As everyone knows, it’s a famous song by Maki Ohguro, though the commercial uses a cover version.

The lively choral feel matches the mood of the ad.

It might be fun to compare it with the original track.

MY SUGAR CATNakajima Mika

Mika Nakashima 'MY SUGAR CAT' MUSIC VIDEO Shorts ver.
MY SUGAR CATNakajima Mika

It was released in 2006 as Mika Nakashima’s 19th single.

The lyrics were written by Mika Nakashima herself, and the song was used in a commercial for Kanebo Cosmetics’ KATE brand.

It reached No.

14 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is a reggae-style track.

STAY 〜now I’m here〜Dream

dream / STAY ~now I’m here~ (Dream ‘Process’ 2002)
STAY 〜now I'm here〜Dream

It was released in 2001 as Dream’s 10th single.

The song was used in Kanebo’s “Hadabisei” autumn 2001 TV commercial and is a ballad single.

The choreography, created by Kana Tachibana together with female dancer Nahoko Nezu, features a dance that conveys a mature, sensual appeal.

PhonoscopeSuga Shikao

Released in 2007 as Shikao Suga’s 22nd single.

Written and composed by Shikao Suga, it was used as the theme song for Kanebo Cosmetics’ T’ESTIMO commercial.

It reached No.

7 on the Oricon Weekly Singles Chart and is known for its refreshing vocals and sound.

love across the oceanKōda Kumi

It was released in 2002 as Kumi Koda’s fifth single.

The lyrics were written by Kumi Koda herself, and the song was used in a commercial for Kanebo Cosmetics’ “T’estimo.” A sexy, danceable number, it marked her second cosmetics tie-in following her debut single.