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[January 2025] A roundup of commercials that caught my attention

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.

Even after entering January 2025, a wave of buzzworthy commercials featuring famous actors and actresses has continued to appear.

From FamilyMart’s ad showcasing Kotaro Yoshida and Rikako Yagi with warm expressions, to JCB Platinum’s commercial highlighting Tori Matsuzaka’s smart presence, this month’s diverse lineup of visuals is capturing our hearts.

In this article, we’ll dive into the appeal of these latest commercials in detail, along with information about the cast and the featured songs.

Latest Commercials [January 2025] (41–50)

Marugame Seimen “From January 15! Duck and Green Onion & Oyster Egg Thick Sauce – Teaser” / “Want to go again and again. Duck and Green Onion Udon & Oyster Egg Thick Sauce”Aya Ueto

Marugame Seimen “From January 15! Duck and Green Onion & Oyster Egg Thick Sauce” Teaser

Marugame Seimen: “I want to go again and again. Duck and Green Onion Udon & Oyster Egg Thick Sauce”

This commercial shows Aya Ueto ordering seasonal winter-only items and enjoying them deliciously.

She orders duck and green onion udon, and oyster and egg ankake udon.

Both are warming dishes featuring winter ingredients, and just watching the commercial is enough to make you hungry!

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Latest Commercials [January 2025] (51–60)

Marumiya Family Ochazuke “Take a Relaxing Break” VersionHana Toyoshima

Marumiya Family Ochazuke Web Commercial: “A Little Breather”

When you think of ochazuke seasoning, the common image is one serving per packet, but this Marumiya commercial features a large family-size bag called the “Family Ochazuke Series.” Actress Hana Toyoshima makes ochazuke for breakfast, and the ad highlights how the big bag lets you adjust not only the portion size but also the flavor intensity.

It clearly conveys that this product lets you enjoy ochazuke conveniently and deliciously.

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Ito En Oi Ocha “Hey, Ohtani-san!” VersionShohei Ohtani, narration: Nana Mizuki

Oi Ocha 'Hey, Ohtani-san!' Version 30 Seconds

This is an Oi Ocha commercial that features game footage of Shohei Ohtani overlaid with a conversation between Ohtani and the narrator, Nana Mizuki.

In the commercial, Ohtani talks about the appeal of Oi Ocha, revealing that the drink supports his performance.

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Sato Pharmaceutical Yunker Kotei “Golden Spiral Staircase” VersionIchiro

Yunker Kotei “The Golden Spiral Staircase” Version

Titled “Golden Spiral Staircase,” this is a Yunker commercial featuring Ichiro.

As he climbs the stairs step by step, he talks about the importance of persistence.

When Ichiro speaks about persistence, it really carries a different level of persuasiveness.

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Meitetsu Group Meitetsu × WAO! “Doctor Helicopter” Version / “Atsuta nagAya” VersionKenichi Takitō

Meitetsu Group TV Commercial “Meitetsu × WAO!” Doctor-Helicopter Version – 30 seconds

Meitetsu Group TV commercial “Meitetsu × WAO!” Atsuta nagAya version - 30 seconds

This commercial, which features the Meitetsu Group’s management vision slogan “Meitetsu × WAO!” and introduces its various businesses, stars Kenichi Takitō, an actor from Nagoya.

In the CM, it’s revealed that Meitetsu Group is involved with doctor helicopters deployed nationwide and the commercial facility atsuta nagAya, and Takitō plays two roles to present the details.

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Daiwa House Daiwaman SEASON 2 Episode 8 “Invitation” / Episode 9 “Scenery of the Future”Hidetoshi Nishijima, Hayato Ichihara, Tori Matsuzaka, Yajuro Bando, Gordon Maeda, Sara Minami, Kanji Tsuda

[TVCM] Daiwaman SEASON 2 Episode 8: “The Invitation”

[TVCM] Daiwaman SEASON 2 Episode 9: “Scenery of the Future”

This Daioh House commercial, broadcast in January 2025, features a star-studded cast of actors who have appeared in Daiwa House ads to date, all gathered together—an impressive lineup that’s part of its appeal.

It begins with the “Invitation” segment, depicting the performers summoned to a certain mountain lodge, and continues into “Future Scenery,” which showcases the various strengths of the Daiwa House Group.

The cinematic, immersive direction—like watching a scene from a film—is not to be missed.

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Otsuka Pharmaceutical Pocari Sweat “Pocari Song” VersionYoshida Yō, Suzuki Rio, Murata Miyu

Pocari Sweat Commercial | “Pocari Song” Version (30 seconds)

This is a Pocari Sweat commercial featuring Yoh Yoshida and Rio Suzuki as a mother-daughter duo, with Miyu Murata appearing as a neighborhood child.

Titled “Pocari no Uta” (The Pocari Song), this installment shows the three of them singing “Pocari no Uta” together to the guitar accompaniment played by Suzuki.

Amazingly, the song featured in the commercial was written and composed by Suzuki herself.

It’s a song with a gentle melody that feels very soothing, isn’t it?

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