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A roundup of songs from Panasonic commercials. Featuring the tracks that played in the ads, too!

Panasonic is such a classic home appliance brand that you probably have at least one Panasonic product at home.

They actively air TV commercials, so you likely see their ads often when you watch TV.

In this article, we’ll introduce Panasonic’s commercials along with the songs featured in them, all in one place.

We’ve compiled not only the latest commercials but also past ones, so you might find some that look familiar.

If there was a commercial you saw before and were curious about, be sure to look for it here!

Panasonic commercial song roundup: Introducing the tracks featured in the ads! (41–50)

Panasonic CD Radio-Cassette with SPATIALIZER

DEARFukuyama Masaharu

Masaharu Fukuyama is highly popular across a wide audience not only as an actor but also as a singer.

The song “Dear” is included on his sixth album, “ON AND ON,” released in 1994, and it was used at the time in a commercial for Panasonic’s CD radio cassette player “SPATIALIZER.” From the lyrics, you might think it’s a song about a long-distance relationship, and for those who are actually in one, it’s likely a ballad that will really hit home.

Its simple lyrics gently sink in, making it a deeply affecting track.

Panasonic Car Audio CD-in-1 “VZ700”

StoriesTUBE

TUBE Stories ~Dance With You~ Surely Somewhere
StoriesTUBE

TUBE captivates with a variety of classic songs that depict summer.

Their medium-tempo love ballad “Stories,” packed with TUBE’s charm, was released as a single in 1989 and was featured in a Panasonic car audio CD-in1 “VZ700” commercial.

Some of you may have often listened to it while driving with your partner, right? The intro’s sparkling guitar tones are beautiful, and the dramatic, quintessentially TUBE atmosphere is wonderful and truly moving.

It’s a melodious masterpiece that makes your heart race with its tale of a mature romance.

Panasonic D-snap Audio

STEP youHamasaki Ayumi

This song, released in 2005 as Ayumi Hamasaki’s 35th single, was used in a Panasonic “D-snap Audio” commercial.

Many people might recognize it when the chorus kicks in and think, “Oh right, this was a commercial song!” It’s a very Ayumi Hamasaki-like track and a great pick-me-up when you’re feeling a bit down—an uplifting song that helps you stay positive.

If you listen to it when you’re low on energy, it’ll boost your mood and make you feel like, “Alright, let’s do this!”

Panasonic LUMIX G Series

AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata / Ai (Acoustic Version)
AiHata Motohiro

Motohiro Hata captivates listeners with delicate scene portrayals and his singing voice.

These days, you can hear his songs in all kinds of commercials.

“Ai,” released in 2010, was used as the CM song for the LUMIX G Series digital cameras.

It’s a collection of various ‘ai’—love—carefully and patiently woven.

The smoothly flowing, gentle words that slide right in are part of the charm, and his voice stands out even more in the stripped-down, singer-songwriter style, making it all the more moving.

You can feel a permeating power, as if a fleeting moment of love is expanding outward, creating a supreme love song that slowly seeps into the heart.

Panasonic: 'The Return of National Boy'

Bright National

Panasonic CM National Boy (2018)

Panasonic, which grew under its founder Konosuke Matsushita into one of Japan’s leading electronics manufacturers.

In 2018, its 100th anniversary year, the song “Akarui National” that played in the commercial titled “The Return of National Boy” was composed by Toriro Miki, a prolific creator of commercial jingles, and it was beloved for many years starting in the 1950s.

The word “National” itself conveys a sense of reassurance.

The concept behind it—“A bright, happy home powered by electric appliances”—is wonderful, and together with the commercial footage featuring the character “National Boy,” the glamorous, globe-trotting sound instantly lifts your spirits.

Panasonic Quality “Product” Edition

Tsubasa (Prod. uin)(sic)boy

(sic)boy – Tsubasa (Prod. uin) (Official Audio)
Tsubasa (Prod. uin)(sic)boy
Panasonic Quality “Product Edition” 60 seconds [Official Panasonic]

The Panasonic Quality series is a set of commercials that showcase how Panasonic approaches its products.

In this installment, answers to the question “What is quality?” appear one after another on screen, while scenes depict everything from manufacturing to logistics, and even the recycling of products after they’ve been used.

The CM maintains a calm visual tone, complemented by a beautiful ballad as the background music.

The song is “Tsubasa (Prod.

uin)” by (sic)boy, released in April 2025.

Its lyrics, portraying someone moving forward despite doubts and inner conflict, are sure to strike a chord.

A quietly resonant, gemlike anthem of encouragement.

Panasonic VIERA

Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

Andrea Bocelli, Sarah Brightman – Time To Say Goodbye (Live From Teatro Del Silenzio, Italy / 2007)
Time To Say Goodbye (Con Te Partiro)Andrea Bocelli & Sarah Brightman

Originally a signature operatic pop song by Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, this track became a global hit, selling over 12 million copies through a duet with British soprano Sarah Brightman.

Despite most of its lyrics being in Italian—a language less familiar to many in Japan—it’s a number that countless people will recognize.

Its depthful string arrangement over a Bolero-like rhythm and the lavishness unique to a duet that lets you enjoy both male and female vocals make it an outstanding piece.