Ranking of J-Pop Female Singers’ CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks [2025]

Fashion Leader feat. Soy SauceNanawo Akari50rank/position

ORANGE RANGE – Fashionable Boss feat. Soy Sauce

This commercial edits together dances by a variety of people holding Pocky, bringing them together as a single piece.

With the freedom in costumes and choreography, each person’s individuality shines, and that’s exactly why you can feel a kind of bond in everyone enjoying Pocky together.

The song that further highlights the fun of the dance is Nanao Akari’s “Oshare Banchō feat.

Soy Sauce.” Compared to ORANGE RANGE’s original, it gives a poppier impression, and its light arrangement really conveys the sense of fun.

Morning of PartingPedro & Capricious51rank/position

Morning of Parting

Pedro & Capricious’s “Wakare no Asa” (Morning of Parting) was released in 1971 and is known as one of the group’s signature songs.

The original is “Was Ich Dir Sagen Will” by Austrian singer Udo Jürgens, to which Rei Nakanishi added Japanese lyrics for this version.

The sound leans strongly toward kayōkyoku, giving it a different vibe from the original, and over this powerful arrangement the sorrow of parting is sung.

Because the song conveys a kind of strength that tries to shake off loneliness, when it’s used in commercials it tends to create an impression of emphasizing the power to move forward.

Hungry PrideMaximum the Hormone52rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Hungry Pride' music video nearly full ver.

This is one of the “HUNGRY DAYS” series commercials, known for its youth-anime style, created in collaboration with ONE PIECE.

It depicts ONE PIECE characters taking part in a cavalry battle at a school sports festival, delivering a sense of immediacy and making for a highly engaging piece.

With popular characters appearing one after another, it’s a must-watch for fans of the original.

The background music features Maximum the Hormone’s “Hungry Pride,” whose heavy, loud rock sound paired with distinctive lyrics creates a truly one-of-a-kind world.

In this commercial, the characters’ dialogue takes center stage, so the song is hard to hear—be sure to check out the music video or other sources to listen to the track as well.

Premeditated revengeMaximum the Hormone53rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video

It opens with the rugby club forming a huddle and shouting.

You’d think they’re firing themselves up for a match, but… they’re saying, “Man, I’m beat today!” and “Let’s blast away the fatigue with U.

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!” Surprisingly, this commercial actually depicts a post-practice scene.

After the huddle, it cuts to the rugby players slurping down U.

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with gusto, and their voracious eating is overwhelming to watch.

For the BGM, “Yoshu Fukushu,” which has been used in past commercials, makes a return.

The calm midsection of the song is performed with original parody lyrics.

Forewarning and Revenge (Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. Parody Version)Maximum the Hormone54rank/position

Maximum the Hormone 'Yoshu Fukushu' Music Video

This is a commercial that promotes the idea that the rich flavor of Nissin Yakisoba U.

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can relieve fatigue, using a baseball team as the motif.

While it presents a unique world where the players line up and wolf down U.

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, the way they eat with such absorption really conveys how delicious it is.

The song that further emphasizes the youthfulness and strength of the visuals is Maximum the Hormone’s “Yoshu Fukushu (Nissin Yakisoba U.

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parody ver.

).” The layered vocals within the gentle sound express youth, and the shift into a more powerful sound conveys energy.

The lyrics also highlight how tasty the sauce is—so good it makes you forget you’re tired.

LOVE MachineMorning Musume55rank/position

Morning Musume. 'LOVE Machine' (MV)

One of Morning Musume’s biggest hits, performed by former popular members who now thrive as celebrity moms, is “LOVE Machine.” The song was used in commercials for the aesthetic salon Elsereine, NTT Communications, and Asahi Soft Drinks’ Jurokucha.

The☆Pea—ce!Morning Musume56rank/position

Morning Musume. “The☆Peace!” (MV)

This is a commercial introducing Peace Fit, an innerwear line made with organic cotton that also offers a cool-to-the-touch feel.

When it comes to lightweight innerwear that’s perfect for summer, blends with synthetic fibers are often the norm.

However, this ad highlights that Peace Fit is made from 100% organic cotton.

It emphasizes that the fabric is gentle on the skin while still providing a smooth, comfortable feel.

The BGM is a parody of Morning Musume’s signature 2001 hit “The Peace!” With its upbeat and bright vibe, those who remember the original will surely find themselves humming along.