Funny Commercial [2021]
2021 was a year full of memorable commercials! There were lots of ads that left an impression, from those with unique, creative direction to ones featuring fun songs.
In this article, we’ll introduce some of the most entertaining commercials that got people talking in 2021.
We’ve carefully selected works that stuck with viewers—like “That commercial was amazing!” and “This one made me laugh!” Feel free to look back with a sense of nostalgia, or discover masterpieces you might have missed.
You’re sure to find a new favorite!
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Funny Commercials [2021] (1–10)
Housemate: “Special Guest, Fuwa-chan”Fuwa-chan, Rino Sashihara
A commercial for Housemate featuring popular YouTuber Fuwa-chan—who’s been all over TV lately—and Rino Sashihara.
Fuwa-chan shows up at Housemate, spots Sashihara, and keeps excitedly calling her by her nickname, “Sasshi!” But Sashihara insists she’s just a “Housemate staff member.” The ad shows the friendly, natural rapport between Housemate’s staff who help people find properties and Fuwa-chan, just like in their everyday interactions.
The YouTuber-like touch with a selfie stick and smartphone is also easy to recognize and a nice detail (lol).
Ichiban Kuji ONLINE: “Praying Yoshizumi” VersionYoshizumi, Kōjima from the comedy duo Unjash
This is the “Praying Yoshizumi” version of the commercial for Ichiban Kuji Online, featuring Yoshizumi— the female comedian who won “The W 2020: Japan’s No.
1 Female Comedian Contest” — and Koji Kojima from the duo Unjash.
The ad promotes how the popular Ichiban Kuji, normally found at convenience stores and bookstores, can now be done online easily on your smartphone.
Ichiban Kuji has no losing tickets, but Yoshizumi still concentrates and ‘prays’ before drawing in hopes of getting what she wants, and she encourages Kojima to do the same.
This of course includes their classic exchange: “Mr.
Oshima, you too,” “It’s Kojima!” (laughs).
Nissin Cup Noodles “Parapara Powder” Version
This is the commercial for Nissin’s Cup Noodles “European-Style Cheese Curry,” titled the “Para-Para Powder” version.
It’s a cup noodle featuring European-style curry topped with a powdered blend of three cheeses.
The background music is a parody of Morning Musume’s “Happy Summer Wedding,” swapping in repeated “para-para” to match the “Para-Para Powder” theme.
Three cheeses—Emmental, Parmesan, and Gouda—appear as cute illustrations, grating themselves with a shredder and sprinkling onto the Cup Noodles.
At the end, Tomoharu Shoji appears wearing heavy makeup and shouts “Melty!” in the exaggerated style of his famous “Mikitty!” catchphrase, implying the idea of melting (lol).
Funny Commercials [2021] (11–20)
Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O. TV commercial “Chomolungma U.F.O.” editionHiroshi Fujioka
This is the Nissin Yakisoba U.F.O.
commercial titled “Chomolungma U.F.O.” featuring Hiroshi Fujioka.
It introduces an easy hack: pile microwave-heated bean sprouts on U.F.O.
cup yakisoba to resemble Mount Chomolungma (Everest), then just drizzle sesame oil and sprinkle salt and pepper on top.
On top of that, the ad is irresistibly attention-grabbing because Fujioka sings “Chomolungma” to a parody of the Kamen Rider theme song, with eye-catching vocals and moves.
And watching Fujioka devour the yakisoba so heartily really makes you crave it.
Kansai Electrical Safety Association: The Story of a Man Who Suddenly Became a Kansai Person One Day
The Kansai Electrical Safety Inspection Association’s commercial is so familiar to Kansai folks that most people can’t help but start singing the jingle the moment they see the company name.
People even joke it’s cursed so you can’t read it normally (lol).
The story called “The Man Who Suddenly Became a Kansai Person One Day” isn’t about a man who gradually turns Kansai after relocating from the Kanto region for work—it’s literally about him becoming Kansai “all of a sudden” one day.
It’s packed to the brim with Kansai-only in-jokes that make you wonder, “Will people outside the Kansai area even find this funny?” It runs for 12 episodes, unfolds like a drama, and was a hot topic on social media when it was released in 2020.
Acom “Outfit to Conquer the World” EditionNobuyuki Suzuki, Kamaitachi
The Acom commercial features the so-called Samurai Big Three—Oda Nobunaga, Toyotomi Hideyoshi, and Tokugawa Ieyasu—played by Nobuyuki Suzuki and the comedy duo Kamaitachi.
It portrays the three before they became famous, admiring the shogun’s attire—helmets and armor—and striving to become the people they want to be, even if it means pushing themselves a little.
It’s a humorous, fun ad that still packs an emotional punch, likely resonating with anyone who has dreams and hopes.
The little historical anecdotes sprinkled throughout are another entertaining touch, aren’t they?
KINCHO Mushikonazu “The First-Time Hanger” VersionMasami Nagasawa, Taiga Nakano
Every KINCHO commercial has its own quirky twist—or two—and the Mushi-Konaazu ads are always a hot topic.
The KINCHO Mushi-Konaazu “The First Person to Hang It Up” spot, starring Masami Nagasawa and Taiga Nakano, has been buzzing on social media for being downright funny.
The visuals make it feel almost like a drama, and Nagasawa’s natural-sounding Kansai dialect fits perfectly without any hint of snark (lol).
The rhythm and timing of their dialogue are spot-on, making it the kind of commercial you can’t help but watch to the end.