Smartphones have now become indispensable in our lives, and we’ve started seeing commercials related to them more and more often.
In addition to manufacturers and carriers producing ads for new models, not only the major carriers but also MVNOs are creating commercials to promote great-value plans and campaigns.
In this article, we’ll showcase a wide range of commercials related to smartphones all at once!
Some of them feature clever and entertaining concepts, while others draw attention for their cast or background music, so keep an eye out for those aspects as you watch.
[GTO] Takashi Sorimachi as Eikichi Onizuka co-stars with the Shiroto Family’s Dad! SoftBank commercial debut; the reborn “POISON” is the CM song. Smartphone Debut Year 1 × GTO Revival: “Smartphone Debut Class” version.
Takashi Sorimachi has appeared in SoftBank’s “Smartphone Debut Discount” commercials before, but this time he appears as Eikichi Onizuka from the drama GTO Revival.
In a classroom, he stands before the students and explains the great-value pricing plan.
Playing in the background is POISON, released as a collaboration between BLUE ENCOUNT and Sorimachi.
The song is known as the theme for the original GTO and was newly produced as the theme for GTO Revival.
Be sure to check out this new version, arranged into a modern guitar rock style that sets it apart from the original.
docomo Docomo Future Museum ‘Butterfly Dress’ Version
An original song by Little Glee Monster! NTT DOCOMO’s new TV commercial uses the new track “DIVA”: the new TVC “docomo Future Museum” — “Butterfly Dress” version.
This dramatic portrayal of a girl drawing on an iPad is a commercial for the DoCoMo Mirai Museum.
It effectively conveys how having an iPad enables easy yet professional creative work.
The bright, upbeat song playing in the background is Little Glee Monster’s “DIVA.” The track is said to be themed around a bright future, and that concept comes through in both the tone and the lyrics.
SONY XPERIA 1 IV docomo commercial: 'Speed Is Everything' 30-second version
This commercial for the XPERIA 1 IV highlights its impressive camera performance, infused with the technology of Sony’s α series mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras.
It fully showcases its advanced shooting capabilities, such as Eye AF and slow-motion recording, and many viewers were surely captivated by its appeal.
Featuring numerous clips said to be shot on the XPERIA 1 IV, the ad comes across as highly convincing.
The background music is “Higher” by the duo MONONKUL.
It leaves a different impression than what you hear in the commercial, so be sure to give the full track a listen.
Don't rush me, don't rush me #GodCharging #NewCM #MaikaSasaki #HitomiSuzuki
This is a SoftBank commercial introducing a “god-tier fast-charging” smartphone that charges faster than ever.
The ad features Maika Sasaki from the idol group =LOVE and Hitomi Suzuki from ≠ME.
Just before heading out, Suzuki realizes her phone has no battery, but the spot highlights the charging speed by showing it fully charge while she dances.
The background music is the Vocaloid track “Seikai-chan and Kafu-chan’s Errand Rhapsody,” produced by Minami no Minami, which pairs perfectly with the visuals and concept.
The song has a brisk, bustling tempo and an adorably charming vibe.
Apple iPhone Safari “So that it can protect you from data trackers” edition
iPhone privacy: With Safari, you can be protected from data trackers.
By visualizing data trackers as creepy humans and depicting the watchful eyes of surveillance lurking in everyday life, it conveys how wonderfully Safari on iPhone powerfully protects your privacy.
It’s a rather eerie commercial, isn’t it? The background music used is “Hårga-Låten” by Zero 8.
It’s a captivating track with layers of uncanny vocal harmonies.
The song that played in the Galaxy Note8 commercial—which really felt like it could expand what’s possible—is “FREER” by Taichi Mukai, an R&B-based singer-songwriter.
It’s a bonus track from his 2017 album “BLUE.” With a feeling that’s brimming with freedom and Mukai’s vocals, it puts you in a very pleasant mood.
The lyrics were written around the theme of “living freely,” and the track gives off a vibe that makes you feel like you can break through any walls.
It seems the music video was made using the Galaxy Note8’s camera features.
