Kamekame Sours gummies aim for “high brand” chic in seaweed-themed gift campaign
Japanese candy company Nobel Co., Ltd. sells a popular brand of gummies called KAMEKAME SOURS. The brand is known for having the image of a…
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Anno Hideaki’s “Shin Ultraman” tag teams with McDonald’s on “Shin Tatsuta” chicken burger
McDonald’s Japan Corporation has teamed up with one of Japan’s most famous heroes, Ultraman, in conjunction with the highly anticipated reimagining of the series by…
Japan has a zany new commercial and it has bunnies dancing on the moon
When it comes to commercials, you just never know what to expect from Japan. Japanese advertisers are experts at making weird commercials that’ll leave a…
Ads for Japanese pizza chain vaunt their natural, unpretentious pizza with barechested Italian
Napoli no Kama ナポリの窯 (lit. “Napolitan oven”), a Japanese pizza chain operated by Strawberry Cones, Inc. has launched a new advertisement campaign featuring a series…
No computer graphics?! Pocari Sweat’s uplifting new commercial stuns through technical skill
“What, this isn’t CG? It’s too amazing.” “I think this should be considered as a work of art. It’s simply wonderful.” “This video is so…
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…
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…