Nissan gives a shout-out to cat lovers in its cat-themed commercial campaign
For better or worse, cats have a long history of selling things in Japan. Take, for example, maneki neko 招き猫, so-called “beckoning cat” statues, which…
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Dr. Stone’s Senku uses Snickers to revive petrified comedian in new ad campaign
With a second season of the anime adaptation set to air in January 2021, excitement over the science adventure manga Dr. Stone, written by Riichiro…
X Japan’s leader Yoshiki turns into a titan from Attack on Titan in Wonda coffee commercial
Fans of legendary rock band X and its charismatic leader Yoshiki will surely appreciate a new commercial by Asahi’s Wonda coffee brand. In the commercial,…
Nogizaka 46 members savor the moment with ASAHI SUPER DRY in new commercial
Savor the moment The fourth in a series for ASAHI SUPER DRY’s Spring 2020 season starring Mai Shiraishi, Manatsu Akimoto, Mai Shinuchi and Kana Nakada…
Gorgeous “One Piece As A Japanese High School” Anime Shorts End With Marineford Sports Day Battle
Nissin Cup Noodle’s “Hungry Day” series of beautifully animated commercials takes popular anime characters and re-imagines them as Japanese high school students. Their latest miniseries…
Gorgeous One Piece Anime Short Commercial Imagines Alabasta Arc As High School Drama
In Japan, Nissin Cup Noodle has been running a series of commercials titled “Hungry Days” which re-imagines popular anime characters as Japanese high school students…
Beautifully Animated One Piece And Cup Noodle Commercial Imagines Nami As A High School Student
Nissin Cup Noodle’s Hungry Days commercial series has made a mark by creatively re-imagining popular anime characters as Japanese high school students, often highlighting the…
Epic Godzilla Sukajan Jacket With Protruding Spikes Offered By Suntory’s Boss Coffee
The long-awaited sequel to the 2014 film “Godzilla,” “Godzilla: King of the Monsters” will finally be unleashed in US and Japanese theaters on May 31st….
Tomioka High School Dance Club Grads Energize Oreo’s Zany “Pandance” Commercial
Accomplishments of the Tomioka High School Dance Club If the name Tomioka High School Dance Club doesn’t ring a bell, you may know them as…
Zespri’s Retro-Kawaii Kiwi Jingle Suggests “Agelicious” As First Buzzword Of Reiwa Era
Agelicious! Zespri International Japan hopes that their catchy new commercial featuring the new word, a combination of the English “delicious” and the Japanese slang ageru…
Japanese Instant Noodle Company Imagines Cabbages as Cats to Get People to Stop Throwing Away Their Veggies
In the moment of anticipation after your instant yakisoba packet has finished cooking, and you’ve poured the excess water out, you likely never considered yourself…
Maker of Pocky Uses 72 Actresses Living Out a Woman’s Life 1 Second at a Time in Beautiful Commercial
The Japanese are often lauded for their healthy lifestyles and long life-expectancy, which sometimes results in outstanding feats by the country’s elderly such as 82-year…
Studio Ghibli Animator’s Touching Commercial For A Bread Company Is Reminiscent Of Kiki’s Delivery Service
Thankfully for Studio Ghibli fans, the creative prowess of the animators who worked on Ghibli classics can be enjoyed in works outside of those made…
Japanese Students Shocked Upon Surprise Arrival From Justin Bieber In SoftBank Commercial
Just a few weeks ago, Justin Bieber finally met Japanese “superstar” Pikotaro. If you don’t know already, Bieber was a huge supporter and influencer of…
Nothing Says “Japanese Commercial” Like Turning Your Nose Into A Faucet
You probably don’t need a reminder that Japanese television commercials can range from incredibly badass to bizarre and eccentric, so it’s always a testament to…