Funny Commercials [March 2025]

Iris Ohyama Fresh Rice “Revenge of the Fresh-Rice Faction” (version)Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa grins, saying, “I don’t dislike factional infighting,” as Iris Ohyama unveils a new commercial for its Fresh Rice.

This commercial depicts Shojiki Kaname, played by Ryo Yoshizawa, being asked by the executive director for ideas for a packaged rice commercial.

It turns out the executive director is on Team Packaged Rice and is engaged in a factional rivalry with the Fresh Rice camp.

Kaname teases, “You’re getting nervous because fresh rice is selling, aren’t you?” and “First-grade rice is delicious, after all,” highlighting that Iris’s fresh rice is tasty and selling well.

The clever setup—promoting fresh rice through a conversation with the packaged-rice–leaning executive—makes for a memorable ad.

Iris Ohyama Instant-Heat Vacuum Pot “I don’t know” VersionRyo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa says about a commercial offer, 'This will sell, for sure.' Iris Ohyama Shun-Netsu Vacuum Rice Cooker 'I don’t know about that' version

In this piece, featuring Ryo Yoshizawa as the character Tadashi Kaname, a rice cooker called the Shunetsu Vacuum Pot is introduced.

It shows a meeting for a rice cooker commercial with Iris, where Kaname takes a bite of rice cooked with the Shunetsu Vacuum Pot and says, “This will sell.” However, he then adds, “But don’t blame me if packaged rice stops selling,” delivering a surreal punchline that pokes fun at the sales of the company’s own packaged rice.

Coca-Cola Fanta: “Class 3-E, Steamy Bath Teacher” / “Class 3-N, Wild Teacher”

[Fanta] TV commercial: “Class 3-E: The Steamy Hot Spring Teacher” version, 15 seconds — FANTA TVCM

[Fanta] TV commercial 'Class 3-N: Mr. Wild' 15-second version FANTA TVCM

The distinctive, popular Fantasy School series from the 2000s has made a comeback.

From the Steam-Mist Teacher who poses questions while soaking in a hot spring, to the Wild Teacher who checks students’ outfits with gusto while hanging onto a rope, the teachers are just as unique in the Reiwa era.

As viewers wonder how to react and deal with them, the story resolves with drinking Fanta—conveying its crisp, refreshing taste that blows your worries away.

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Aiful “CG Landlady” VersionMao Daichi, Hiroki Konno

Aiful 'CG Landlady' TV Commercial [Official]

As Konno, who’s browsing livestreams, stumbles upon a show called “Okami Channel,” the vocabulary used there leads to the realization that it’s actually the Okami-san.

It’s harder to notice because it’s a CG character, but once the classic phrase “Is there love in that?” pops up, the true identity becomes obvious.

Precisely because the Okami-san usually has such a strong, dignified presence, seeing her throwing herself into a character performance is disorienting.

The flow of an ordinary livestream-watching moment being interrupted by a very different side of the Okami-san heightens the comedic feel.

Aiful “Beautiful Woman of Artistic Swimming” VersionMao Daichi, Hiroki Konno

AIFUL “Beautiful Women of Artistic Swimming” TV Commercial [Official]

While Mr.

Konno is dining at a café and glances at the TV, it turns out the proprietress is being interviewed as an artistic swimming athlete.

The scene conveys his bewilderment well—both at seeing a familiar face on television and at her speech peppered with her usual catchphrase, “Is there love in that?” Speaking of artistic swimming, athletes usually pinch their noses during performance, and the fact that she’s answering the interview in that state is comical.

It’s a cheerful bit where she talks about the importance of love while her pronunciation is impaired, creating an amusing situation that’s hard to fully grasp from context alone.

Aiful ‘Kung Fu Landlady’ VersionMao Daichi

Aiful “Kung Fu Landlady” TV Commercial [Official]

This video depicts the proprietress standing up to attackers in a world reminiscent of classic kung fu films.

She hurls the familiar line—rendered with sounds inspired by Chinese pronunciation—“Do you all have love in your hearts?” and from there, a fierce battle unfolds.

The background music during the intense fight is also striking: it sings “Do you have love?” to a rhythm that evokes a certain kung fu movie.

Though the world is surreal, the proprietress’s powerful resolve to convey love comes through clearly.

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AIFUL “Delivery Okami (Proprietress)” VersionMao Daichi, Hiroki Konno

Aiful “Delivery Okami” TV Commercial [Official]

In this scene, the landlady appears before Mr.

Konno, who has grown irritable and harsh with his words because of traffic, and she powerfully conveys the importance of love.

Arriving by bicycle, she delivers her usual line—“Is there love in that?”—which makes him realize that attacking others isn’t right.

After saying her piece, she darts off on her bike; the fact that it’s for a delivery also shows her energetic spirit.

The sudden entrance and immediate exit for a delivery create a brisk pace that adds a sense of comedy, don’t you think?