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[Toyota Commercial] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2025]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICKeisuke Hane
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. After working at a music studio and in wedding sound engineering, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with various instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in middle school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on personal music activities and professional experience, produces daily articles, including song introductions, features on music festivals around Japan, and live reports. Enjoys a wide range of music, from domestic and international rock to, more recently, a broad spectrum of J-pop.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerWakachan Araki
I started playing guitar in middle school and focused on band activities during my student years. I’ve been a hobbyist Vocaloid producer for over 15 years. After entering the workforce, I gained experience in various roles, including event sound engineering and videography/photography. As a writer, I’ve contributed introduction articles for music and manga websites, and in 2022 I had the opportunity to write the bonus liner notes for IA SUPER BEST. My specialties are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

Toyota commercials often feature popular actors and big hit songs, making them really eye-catching when you see them on TV! What’s more, the original songs created for these ads—which showcase the appeal of the cars sometimes stylishly, sometimes catchily—are also part of the charm.

In this article, we’ll introduce many of the songs used in those attention-grabbing Toyota commercials.

We’ll cover not only arrangement versions of trending hit songs, but also tracks sung by popular actors, so be sure to check them out.

[Toyota Commercial] Popular CM Songs. Historical CM Songs [2025] (41–50)

Aichi Toyota “Declaration” Version

TRICOTakanori Iwata

Takanori Iwata - 'TORICO' (Concept Movie Hawaii ver.)

TRICO Takanori Iwata

Takanori Iwata brings the charms of his hometown Aichi from a radio car! New song “TRICO” chosen as the tie-in track; new Aichi Toyota commercial released.

This is a bright, upbeat commercial depicting Takanori Iwata broadcasting from a radio car, sharing the appeal of Aichi Toyota and Aichi.

The straightforward narration conveys a positive message: by accompanying people during their drive, it leads to more fulfilling moments for each of them.

The song that further emphasizes the freshness and brightness shown in the visuals is Takanori Iwata’s “TRICO.” Its light rhythm paired with his clear, direct vocals is striking, making it a lively track that feels like charging headlong into a fun time.

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Toyota Town TOYOTA Hybrid “Christmas Commotion” Version

A Fateful EncounterAndré Gagnon

Méditation – André Gagnon

Encounter — André Gagnon

The artist who provided the tie-in CM song is André Gagnon, a Canadian pianist who has also continued working as a composer and has been active in the field of healing music in recent years.

With gentle strings and a beautiful piano melody intertwining smoothly, it’s a commercial song that leaves the impression of warmly enveloping the listener.

Although it isn’t widely known, its pleasant sound made it one of the most popular Toyota CM songs.

It could be called a hidden gem, used not only in commercials but also as background music across various media.

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Heart of GlassBlondie

Blondie – Heart Of Glass

Heart of GlassBlondie

The song “Heart of Glass” is a track by Blondie, an American new wave band that rose to prominence in the late 1970s, and it dominated music charts in several countries, including the United States and the United Kingdom.

It has been used as the commercial song for Toyota’s AQUA.

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We’ve Only Just BegunCarpenters

carpenters -We’ve Only Just Begun

We've Only Just BegunCarpenters

This song, known in Japanese as “Ai no Prelude” (“Prelude to Love”), features lyrics by Paul Williams and music by Roger Nichols.

The Carpenters covered it, and it became a major hit as well as one of their signature songs.

It was also used as the commercial song for Toyota’s Vista Ardeo.

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Meteors and BalladsTokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra / Meteor and Ballad

Ryūsei and Ballad Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra

“Ryūsei to Ballad” (“Shooting Star and Ballad”) is a vocal single released by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra—an internationally popular Japanese ska band—featuring guest vocalist Tamio Okuda.

The song was used in a Toyota Vanguard commercial.

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LAND CRUISER PRADO “Forged by the Earth” Edition

Original composition (instrumental)Robert Henke

[LAND CRUISER PRADO] TV commercial: Prado — Forged by the Earth (10 million units) — Netz Toyota Wakayama

The commercial for the LAND CRUISER PRADO, featuring scenes of it driving over rugged roads, is striking.

The music used in the ad is an original piece composed by musician Robert Henke.

The melody is memorable for its weight, which conveys the harshness of the road, and for the smart, stylish sense of cutting through it.

The moment when the music drops to silence perfectly matches the scene of the beautiful sunset flowing across the screen.

Beyond the rough road, such a wonderful view awaits.

It feels like the ad delivers a message—one that also applies to the journey of life—within its short runtime.

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COROLLA FIELDER 'in the Mirror' Version

Virtual InsanityJamiroquai

Jamiroquai – Virtual Insanity (Official Video)

Virtual InsanityJamiroquai

[Toyota] Birth of the New Corolla Fielder: In the Mirror Edition [Fukushima Prefecture]

The song used in the commercial for Toyota’s Corolla Fielder is Jamiroquai’s massive hit.

A parody version of this track also drew attention in a Nissin Cup Noodles commercial.

The album featuring this song, “Travelling Without Moving,” was released in 1996 and became a worldwide hit.

Among its tracks, “Virtual Insanity” was especially popular, even winning a Grammy Award.

Its upbeat jazz-funk melody makes it a perfect, stylish driving song!

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