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Funny Commercial [December 2024]

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

These days, there are more and more TV commercials with such clever direction that you can’t help but keep your eyes glued to the screen! Among the commercials airing in December 2024, there are plenty that are truly engaging—from ones that make you chuckle to those with real impact.

In this article, we’ll introduce commercials that are trending on social media, as well as memorable ones that draw attention every time they air.

They’re all wonderful ads you’ll be itching to share with someone!

Funny commercials [December 2024] (1–10)

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-Meshi: “Hyōrōgan” EditionGenta Matsuda

UHA Mikakuto Ninja-Meshi: “Hyōrōgan” Edition

The Ninja Meshi commercial, known for featuring Genta Matsuda, is the “Hyōrōgan” edition.

Hyōrōgan refers to a portable food said to have been eaten by ninjas in the old days, and a recreated version appears in the ad.

Matsuda holds both the hyōrōgan and Ninja Meshi in his hands, stares at them intently, and then the funny twist is a caption that reads, “I’m glad I was born in the present.”

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SatoFuru “Mr. Kawai’s Story” / “Not a Given” / “Similar Sound” / “First Time” / “Repeat” / “Preference”Tokyo 03, Kumiko Aso

Hometown Tax Site [Satofull] TV Commercial: 'Mr. Kawai’s Story' Edition

Hometown Tax Donation Site [Satofull] TV Commercial: “It’s Not a Given” Edition

Hometown Tax Donation Site [SatoFuru] TV Commercial “Similar Sound” Version

Hometown Tax Donation Site [Satofull] TV Commercial 'First Time' Version

Hometown Tax site [Satofull] TV commercial “Repeat” version

Hometown Tax site [SatoFuru] TV commercial “Preferences” edition

This is a series of Satofull commercials featuring the three members of Tokyo 03 and Kumiko Aso.

The standard setup is that Toyomoto and Aso, who play a married couple, are visited at home by Kakuta and Iizuka, and they all eat ingredients obtained through Satofull.

The stories are filled with subtly absurd humor every time, and this installment is also packed with chuckle-worthy scenes.

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Hometown Tax site Satofull: “Drum Roll on the App” / “Tap of Destiny” / “What Happened to Mr. Kawai Afterwards”Tokyo 03, Yumi Kawai

Hometown Tax site “Satofull” TV commercial: “Drum Roll on the App” version

Hometown Tax Donation site [Satofull] TV commercial 'Fateful Tap' edition

Hometown Tax site “Satofull” TV commercial: “What Happened to Mr. Kawai Afterward” edition

This is the familiar Satofull commercial featuring Tokyo 03.

This time, actress Yumi Kawai appears as a junior employee, and the content revolves around introducing Satofull’s appeal to her.

However, in the “What Happened to Ms.

Kawai Afterwards” version, it’s revealed that Kawai has quit the company, and she disappears in the blink of an eye—leaving many viewers feeling a bit lonely, don’t you think?

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Funny Commercials [December 2024] (11–20)

NIVEA Kao NIVEA MEN Active Age “Between Takes” VersionHiroiki Ariyoshi, Mokomichi Hayami

Nivea Kao NIVEA MEN Active Age “Between Takes” 15-second commercial featuring Hiroiki Ariyoshi and Mokomichi Hayami

This is a NIVEA MEN commercial showing Ariyoshi and Mokomichi Hayami talking about skincare.

Titled “Between Takes,” it’s memorable for the casual vibe of their conversation.

They’re smiling as they chat about both using NIVEA MEN for skincare, but the inside of Ariyoshi’s jacket is covered with a bunch of NIVEA MEN bottles.

Hayami’s slightly taken‑aback expression when he sees this is amusing, so be sure to check out the commercial to see it for yourself.

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In conclusion

In 2024, companies released a stream of buzzworthy, entertaining commercials that delighted us. We want to keep looking forward to those moments when we can’t help but chuckle in front of the TV or feel compelled to share something with someone.