Ranking of Commercial Songs and Popular Tracks by Male Japanese Artists [2026]
When you’re watching TV, sometimes a commercial jingle suddenly grabs your attention, doesn’t it?
Like, “Wait! That was such a great song—what was it?!”
They’re often so short that you can’t even tell the song title or who the singer is.
Commercial songs tend to feature lots of catchy, memorable tracks, so they might be a treasure trove of popular and great music.
Here, we introduce a ranking of CM songs, commercials, and popular tracks by Japanese male artists.
You might find a song that’s been on your mind—or discover a great new one!
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Commercial Songs by Male Japanese Artists: CM/Commercial/Popular Song Rankings [2026] (71–80)
Until we meet againKiyohiko Ozaki71rank/position
This is a Suntory commercial featuring the three members of Atarashii Chizu—Goro Inagaki, Tsuyoshi Kusanagi, and Shingo Katori—encouraging the recycling of plastic bottles.
While sorting plastic bottle waste at home has been making progress, proper sorting when people are out and about is still lagging behind.
In response, the ad clearly explains how to recycle plastic bottles outside, set to a relaxed arrangement of the song “Mata Au Hi Made.” Why not try living a more sustainable everyday life so that today can become a wonderful memory?
One more time,One more chanceMasayoshi Yamazaki72rank/position
This is the song used to accentuate the calm atmosphere in the Suntory Maker’s Mark commercial, which portrays the unchanging deliciousness of the whiskey through a character played by Shun Oguri who is immortal.
The track is also famous as the theme song for the feature-length anime 5 Centimeters per Second, and it conveys a bittersweet sentiment over the sound of an acoustic guitar.
The lyrics honestly express memories of the past and the regrets tied to them, as well as the pain of wishing for “just one more time,” even while knowing it can never come true.
The part about instinctively looking for someone’s figure somewhere—a feeling many can relate to—also heightens the sense of poignancy.
Over the RainbowMasayoshi Yamazaki73rank/position
In this commercial for the Colt, developed jointly with DaimlerChrysler, the memorable narration says, “Japan and Germany gave it serious thought,” and it proudly highlights the freedom to choose exterior colors and features.
The background music is the classic “Over the Rainbow,” covered by artists worldwide.
For this particular CM, a vocal version by Masayoshi Yamazaki was selected.
His warm voice and the relaxed, swing-like arrangement are wonderful.
UpdraftMasayoshi Yamazaki74rank/position
The Pitatto House My Home Auction commercial “Manager Suzuki,” featuring Ryohei Suzuki.
Many viewers were likely moved by the passionate way he speaks about his dedication to customers.
The CM features Masayoshi Yamazaki’s song “Updraft.” Its lyrics, which inspire hope for the future, align perfectly with the concept of the commercial and the product.
If you listen to the full track and then watch the CM again, you’ll better grasp the deeper message and the intent behind its use.
The morning only you knowMasayoshi Yamazaki75rank/position
This song, featured in Duskin’s corporate commercial “Making the Invisible Beautiful,” is included as the B-side on Masayoshi Yamazaki’s 28th single, “Taiyo no Yakusoku” (Promise of the Sun).
It’s a slightly bittersweet yet uplifting, refreshing tune that’s perfect for the morning.
Today, with youMasashi Yamada76rank/position
Masashi Yamada, the vocalist of the rock band THE BACK HORN, sings with a tender, mature allure, tinged with heartbreak.
He’s great at songs where he screams, but the ones that showcase his voice are also outstanding.
The guitar sounds so wistful it could make you cry.
The song was used in a Suntory “Kyogetsu” commercial featuring Satomi Ishihara.
Stop the night once moreKenjiro Sakiyama77rank/position
This is a commercial for Lighthouse, known for its appealing simple, traditional design, which had been on sale since 1986.
The scene where a woman extends her arm wearing a Lighthouse watch out of a car window to call out to a man is especially striking, isn’t it? The BGM in this commercial is Kenjiro Sakiya’s 1987 song “Mou Ichido Yoru o Tomete” (“Stop the Night Once More”).
Its lyrics, poignantly depicting a couple drifting apart against their true feelings, captured the hearts of many listeners.
After being featured in this commercial, the song went on to be used as a theme and insert song in numerous dramas and films.