Ajinomoto commercials. A collection of Cook Do and Knorr commercials.
Speaking of Ajinomoto, it’s a company famous for its umami seasoning with the panda trademark.
They also handle every kind of dining-related product, including Japanese, Western, and Chinese soup stocks, mayonnaise and dressings, and the Cook Do series that lets you make delicious Chinese dishes easily by just adding ingredients.
These familiar products of ours are frequently featured in commercials, so if you watch TV, you probably see Ajinomoto ads quite often.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole range of Ajinomoto commercials.
We’ll keep adding the latest commercials, so if there’s one you saw on TV that caught your eye, be sure to look for it here.
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Ajinomoto commercials. A collection of Cook Do and Knorr commercials (41–50)
AJI-NO-MOTO Hondashi: “Extra Hondashi Somen” EditionNatsuki Deguchi

In the Hondashi commercial “Somen,” Natsuki Deguchi shows a way to make somen even more delicious.
The trick is to add Hondashi to the mentsuyu dipping sauce.
Mentsuyu already contains dashi, but adding Hondashi apparently makes somen taste even better.
Seeing Deguchi say, “It’s a waste not to try it,” with that expression probably made many people think, “I want to give it a try!”
Ajinomoto Amino Vital ami-katsu “Commute” Version / “Dance” Version


This commercial depicts exercise scenes in everyday life while promoting how Amino Vital’s “ami-katsu” supports them.
It speaks to how easy it is to incorporate ami-katsu even during small activities—like choosing the stairs over the escalator or joining in your child’s dance.
The frequent smiles throughout also convey the joy of feeling your body being built up.
Ajinomoto AGF ‘A Little Luxurious Coffee Shop’ Instant Coffee: ‘Delicious Happiness on Ice’ EditionNana Eikura

This commercial highlights how easy AGF instant coffee is to use, presented through Nana Eikura.
It emphasizes that it dissolves in milk and water, cheerfully conveying that you can enjoy delicious coffee with ease.
While explaining how to use it, the ad also spotlights the fun of making it quickly, set to a parody of “If You’re Happy and You Know It.” The lyrics are adapted to explain the usage, and combined with the original lighthearted melody, the sense of ease and enjoyment really comes through.
Ajinomoto Mio Brodo “Bravo New Pasta Experience”

This commercial introduces Mio Brodo—a seasoning that lets you easily make exquisite pasta infused with the aroma of fragrant vegetables—through cinematic visuals.
By simply adding the powder and stirring, a rich aroma spreads and the flavor becomes more authentic.
The expressions of people tasting it further convey the quality of the taste.
The song that accentuates the blissful mood of these scenes is “Milk” by Hey Brown.
Its gentle, acoustic guitar-centered sound and layered, tender vocals are striking, delivering a warmth that directly evokes the quiet joy of everyday life.
AJINOMOTO AGF Blendy My Bottle Stick “Pop! A Smile Blooms” VersionHiroe Igeta

This commercial introduces Blendy’s My Bottle Sticks, conveying not only how easy they are to use but also how delicious they taste.
You can see the simplicity—just put it in your bottle and add water—and the surprise at the flavor through Hiroe Igeta’s expressions.
The blooming flowers shown after drinking evoke a rich taste and a sense of relaxation.
Ajinomoto Cook Do Today’s Big Plate Pork Belly and Chinese Cabbage “Something Tasty” VersionEiko Koike

It’s guaranteed to make you hungry just by looking! This is a commercial for Ajinomoto Cook Do’s “Kyo no Oozara: Pork Belly and Chinese Cabbage.” The piece begins with a scene in which a housewife played by Eiko Koike asks her family what they want to eat, and follows them up to the moment they dig into the pork belly and Chinese cabbage.
Ajinomoto Cook Do Today’s Big Plate ‘Mama’s Cabbage’ VersionEiko Koike

This commercial highlights cabbage-based dishes from CookDo Kyo-no Oozara, such as minced-miso cabbage and soft-egg pork and cabbage.
Centered on interactions between Eiko Koike and the children, it conveys the variety of cabbage dishes and their distinct deliciousness through cooking scenes and expressions.


