Anime-style commercial roundup: a collection of attention-grabbing ads that have been increasing recently
In recent years, there’s been a big increase in commercials produced in an anime style.
Compared to live-action commercials, anime commercials can feature more freedom in direction and storytelling, so they often become a hot topic.
With the recent boom in hit anime films, animated visuals have become more familiar to many people—another reason we’ve seen more anime commercials.
In this article, we’ll be showcasing a selection of popular anime commercials that have aired and generated buzz!
Some of them were even created by studios behind hit films, so take this opportunity to check them out in depth.
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Anime-style commercial roundup. A collection of eye-catching commercials that have been gaining viewers recently (41–50)
Tutor Try: ‘A What-If Summer Youth’ Edition
This commercial begins with Peter in September saying, “I wonder what would’ve happened if I’d studied with Try this summer?” In the Tutor Try ad “What-If Summer Youth,” featuring Heidi from Heidi, Girl of the Alps as the image character, you can enjoy a slightly different mood from the usual Heidi and Peter—almost like watching a scene from a coming-of-age drama.
Anime-style commercial roundup. A compilation of attention-grabbing commercials that have been increasing recently (51–60)
Samty: ‘Samty-kun and Futaba-chan’ Edition
This is a story about Samty’s mascot character, Samty-kun, who struggles to help Futaba-chan grow big and strong.
The moment when Samty-kun’s efforts—pushed to the point of collapse—are rewarded is truly moving.
The original song used in the commercial is sung by Ayako Imoto, whose gentle voice conveys the company’s sentiments.
The overlap between the image of Samty-kun realizing a world of rich nature and the message expressed in the lyrics strongly evokes the company’s global initiatives.
Nestlé Japan Nescafé Kōmi Baisen A Moment of Luxury: Fragrant, My Moment — “Makeup” Edition
When a woman putting on makeup takes a sip of Nescafé coffee, it suddenly turns into an animated scene! The animation depicts a woman living even more brightly and vibrantly, thanks to the coffee that gave her a moment of luxury.
Taisho Pharmaceutical Lipovitan D “Long-Distance Driving Hero” Version
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.
Tutor Try Private Tutoring January 2024 TV Commercial
The commercials for Home Tutor Try feature characters from “Heidi, Girl of the Alps” engaging in delightfully unexpected back-and-forths every time.
In this particular ad, there’s a phrase that sounds oddly familiar—yes, they’re performing that very routine by the comedy duo Milkboy.
Tutor Try: ‘A What-If Summer of Youth — Deadline Approaching’ Version
It’s the familiar commercial featuring Heidi, Girl of the Alps, and her friends! The Tutor Try ad “What If Summer Youth: Deadline Approaching” opens with a scene looking back on summer vacation, asking, “What if I had studied with Try this summer…?” Set to an original song by 4na—whose soft vocals and SNS-centered activities are gaining attention—enjoy imagining what kind of summer vacation Heidi and her friends might have had as you watch this CM!
Kobe Suma Sea World: “Every Life Is This Big”
This is a commercial promoting Kobe Suma Sea World, an aquarium opening in Suma Ward, Kobe.
With the theme “Every life is this big,” it uses animation to convey the grandeur of waterside creatures.
The CM song “Bluer,” sung by milet, was written specifically for this project; its majestic sound and resounding vocals seem to further amplify the power of the visuals.