Male Singer-Songwriter CM Songs, Commercials, and Popular Tracks Ranking [2025]

Galaxy GirlToshiki Kadomatsu92rank/position

Galaxy Girl – Toshiki Kadomatsu (1991)

This commercial depicts Yuki Minagawa training for track and field in a near-futuristic world, while showcasing Aquarius alongside her to highlight its compatibility with sports.

It also introduces Aquarius as the official sports drink of the World Athletics Championships, and the unique worldview gives a sense that it’s a drink from the future.

The song used to emphasize the floating sensation created by this distinctive world is Toshiki Kadomatsu’s “Galaxy Girl.” Its gentle, soothing sound leaves an impression, and the electronic tones that chime in like accents create a mysterious atmosphere.

UniHakushi Hasegawa93rank/position

Hakushi Hasegawa – Intro ~ Look at Me (Live Video) at ‘FLYING LOTUS presents THE HIT’

“Uni” is a song written by Hakushi Hasegawa, a buzzworthy singer-songwriter, for the Google Pixel 6 commercial.

The opening harmony spanning a perfect fifth and the androgynous vocals create a distinctive sound that really sticks in your ears.

Partway through the commercial, there’s also a scene where the title of Hasegawa’s song “Watashi o Mite,” which was used as an insert song in the original animated series Artiswitch distributed on YouTube, makes an appearance.

It's okay.Kishin Suzawa94rank/position

“It’s Okay” (LIVE ver.) / Kishin Suzawa (Official Music Video)

This commercial, titled the “Life Movie” edition, features a series of childhood photos of Minami Hamabe and promotes the idea that mutual aid is necessary because people always live side by side with various risks.

To visually convey that “risk is always by your side,” Mr.

Risk—played by Jiro Sato—appears in some of Hamabe’s childhood photos.

While the BGM helps create an initially moving atmosphere, Sato’s facial expressions add a humorous, surreal touch that’s worth noting.

The gentle background music, perfect for a slideshow, is Kishin Suzawa’s “Iindayo.” Its heartwarming lyrics, which remind you that there’s someone who accepts and watches over you, are a must-hear.

Tomorrow will surely be a good day.Yu Takahashi95rank/position

Yū Takahashi’s directorial debut MV “Tomorrow Will Surely Be a Good Day” — Omokuri Director Edit Version (Short Size)

It was released in 2015 as Yu Takahashi’s 12th major single.

The song was used in the Daihatsu “Cast Activa” commercial, and its catchy chorus left a strong impression.

The music video also drew attention because Takahashi himself directed it, and the song was later covered by the female singer-songwriter Rihwa.

Fukuwarai (a traditional Japanese “lucky laugh” face-making game)Yu Takahashi96rank/position

Yu Takahashi - Fukuwarai

It’s used as a jingle in a takoyaki commercial.

There are even stories of many celebrities being encouraged by this song, so I believe countless people have been influenced by it.

It makes you feel like you can laugh and blow all your worries away.

Limitless ThingsTatsurou Mashiko97rank/position

Limitless Things

Tatsuro Mashiko is a lyricist, composer, arranger, and singer who has been active since 2002.

He has provided songs for many artists.

“Kagirinai Mono” was used as the NTT West commercial song featuring Ichiro.

Battle Without Honor Or HumanityTomoyasu Hotei98rank/position

Tomoyasu Hotei / Kill Bill theme: Battle Without Honor or Humanity

This song has been used in numerous commercials, including Kirin Beer’s Tanrei Gokujō and SS Pharmaceutical’s Hythiol-C Plus.

Tomoyasu Hotei composed it as the theme for Battles Without Honor and Humanity, and Quentin Tarantino, who liked it, adopted it as the theme for Kill Bill, leading to its worldwide success.