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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] (51–60)

Taisho Pharmaceutical Lipovitan D “Long-Distance Driving Hero” Version

Lipovitan D “Long-Distance Driving Hero” Edition

This commercial, done in an American comic-style animation, shows a long-haul driver getting through his workday by drinking Lipovitan D.

Thanks to Lipovitan D, he finishes his job early without any issues, and even after getting home he’s full of energy, doing things like washing the dishes—clearly making it through the whole day in good shape.

It’s one of those ads with such catchy direction that you can’t help but keep watching.

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Taiyo Life “Everyone’s Age of 100” Edition

Corporate “Everyone’s Era of Living to 100” Version – Base 15 Seconds (Revised)

Titled “The Era of Everyone Living to 100,” this commercial revolves around the theme of longevity.

It opens with the question, “What do you want to do from now on?” and each person featured shares what they want to pursue.

From the middle of the ad, it introduces various insurance plans tailored to different life stages to help people achieve their individual goals.

It’s a commercial that makes you feel hopeful that you’ll be supported in living a long life and enjoying it.

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Nippon Life Chokotsumi ‘Even If Love Is Uncertain’ EditionHiroki Yamada

Nippon Life Chokotsumi “Even if Love Is Uncertain” Edition

This is a commercial that highlights the appeal of reliable, trustworthy endowment insurance, contrasted with the uncertain love that Hiroki Yamada experiences.

The woman’s lines, skillfully dodging with vague answers, and Yamada’s reactions to them are amusing—be sure to check it out.

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Meiji Yasuda “Best Style Penalty Shootout Thrill” VersionKazu Miura

“Best Style: Heart-Pounding PK” Version

The scene begins with Kazuyoshi Miura taking a penalty kick, and the heartbeats of people watching on TV start to quicken.

Miura then points out that cardiovascular-related diseases are more common than cancer, asks viewers whether they’re taking proper measures, and segues into an introduction of an insurance plan called Cardiovascular Disease Countermeasure Pro.

By starting with such a catchy setup, it’s likely that many viewers found themselves glued to the screen until the very end of the commercial.

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Latest Commercials [January 2025] (61–70)

Sekisui House: “A.K.A. Sekisui House Real Estate. TV Commercial” / “A.K.A. Sekisui House Real Estate. The Unabbreviated Web Commercial”Ryunosuke Kamiki, Mitsuru Hirata

The TV commercial titled “Abbreviated as Sekisui House Real Estate.”

"Abbreviated as Sekisui House Real Estate. The un-abbreviated web commercial" version

In this commercial featuring Ryunosuke Kamiki, they cram in and showcase the appeal of Sekisui House Real Estate to the fullest.

Watching him rattle off the charms of Sekisui House at breakneck speed is enough to make you chuckle.

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Nishimatsuya 2025 New Year’s Sale: “Recorded, From the Heart” Edition

[Nishimatsuya Official] 2025 New Year’s First Sale – Recording / From the Heart Version [CM]

This commercial promotes the New Year’s first sale with the familiar rhythm of the phrase “Nishimatsuya supports child-rearing.” It features Mimi-chan, the beloved mascot character, singing, and she looks absolutely adorable in this new spot as well.

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Shiseido Omise+ “Busy Mom” version / “Your Usual Store” version / “Office” version

Omise+ (Omise Plus) “Busy Mom” Version | Shiseido

Omise+ 'The Usual Shop' Edition | Shiseido

Omise Plus “Office” Version | Shiseido

This is a commercial for Shiseido’s online shopping site, Omise+, aimed at working women and mothers raising children.

It specifically shows situations in everyday life where it’s hard to make it to a store, and suggests that Omise+ is the recommended solution at such times.

We believe the content will resonate with many women.

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