Nostalgic commercials from the 2000s: revisiting ads that left a lasting impression
There are so many TV commercials from the 2000s that still pop into our minds, aren’t there? The melodies we used to hear all the time back then, the memorable taglines, and the uniquely atmospheric visuals—many of those ads we watched casually at the time have likely stayed tucked away in your memory.
In this article, we’ll look back at some nostalgic commercials that aired in the 2000s! You might stumble upon one that makes you exclaim, “I remember that!” Enjoy, and let the vibe of that era wash over you.
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Nostalgic commercials from the 2000s. Looking back at memorable ads (111–120)
Miura Industries boiler
It’s a highly impactful commercial where Shinsuke Shimada blows steam from his nose and ears while gradually approaching the viewer.
The extreme lack of explanation is another reason this ad drew attention; by conveying only the name, it heightens the urge to look it up.
The only thing strongly asserted is that a company called Miura likely deals in boiler products.
The simple composition relying solely on voice and sound effects may also help further emphasize what they want to convey.
Nissan Note “Parent and Child Car Wash” EditionTakamitsu Kuramoto
Even with little kids, the whole family heads to music festivals and enjoys the outdoors…
The 2007 NISSAN NOTE commercial seemed to reflect that stylish image of a free, new kind of family.
Covered in fluffy soap suds, they wash the car, dance, and play with pure joy—capturing the NOTE’s flexible usability.
The CM song by the hip-hop duo Spontania was light and bouncy, making your heart skip with the rhythm; it was the kind of ad whose energetic vibe felt contagious!
Aflac: Aoi Miyazaki × Manekineko Duck
Aflac’s commercials featuring the Aflac Duck have had many different versions and actresses over the years, but do you remember Aoi Miyazaki, who appeared in the ads starting in 2006? Her image was so strong and memorable.
She did a lot of commercials with a clear, natural vibe, and the CM song “Ahiru no Waltz” brings back a ton of nostalgia too, doesn’t it? And the Maneki-neko Duck that combined a beckoning cat with the duck is nostalgic as well!
Suntory BOSS Alien Jones Earth Investigation Series: “Appearance” Episode
The BOSS canned coffee commercial series that starts with “The inhabitants of this planet…”—the ‘Alien Jones’ Earth Investigation Series’—made quite a splash thanks to Tommy Lee Jones’s appearance and the alien premise, and it felt like one funny ad after another kept coming out.
The series has been on the air since 2006, which makes you think, “Wow, it’s been running since that long ago?” There are so many commercials that it’s one of those series that makes you go, “Oh right, I remember that one!” and feel nostalgic.
Promise
When it comes to famous commercials in the financial industry, the best-known is Aiful’s “Okami-san” series featuring Mao Daichi and Hiroki Konno.
Speaking of nostalgic ads, though, wasn’t Waka Inoue the face of Promise for three years starting in 2003? Waka Inoue’s smile was popular among men, and many people probably found themselves choosing Promise because of it.
For companies that offer these kinds of services, the image conveyed through commercials carries a lot of weight, so deciding whom to cast is a crucial point.
