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A collection of Calpis commercials. The appeal lies in direction that evokes youth and nostalgia!

When it comes to Calpis, many of you probably drank it often as a child or during your school days, right?

Its sweet-and-tangy, refreshing flavor is truly appealing.

Many Calpis commercials perfectly match that image, featuring a爽やか (fresh, breezy) vibe—whether through coming-of-age-style storytelling or summer-themed concepts.

In this article, we’ll introduce a comprehensive look at past Calpis commercials, touching on the cast members and the background music used.

Please enjoy these Calpis ads that carry a touch of nostalgia.

Compilation of Calpis commercials: captivating portrayals of youth and nostalgia! (21–30)

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Water “A Place I Can Return to”Ami Toma

“Calpis Water” commercial, “I Can Return to Myself” version, 15 seconds, Ami Toma

The commercial “Return to Myself” depicts moments when the refreshing taste of Calpis helps reset your mood.

The clear blue sky and Ami Toma’s radiant smile evoke the drink’s crisp, refreshing feel.

The BGM features Aimyon’s song “Lucky Color,” whose forward-looking lyrics perfectly match the commercial’s theme.

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Water “The Face You Make When You Drink Calpis” editionMasami Nagasawa

“Calpis” TV Commercial: “The Face You Make After Drinking Calpis” Edition (15 seconds) starring Masami Nagasawa

The “Calpis Face” edition, where a girl drinks milk-diluted Calpis deliciously.

The young actress’s expressions are adorable and memorable.

The background music features Aimyon’s song “Lucky Color.” It’s a refreshing, catchy track that’s very characteristic of Aimyon.

Compilation of Calpis commercials. The charm lies in direction that evokes youth and nostalgia! (31–40)

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Water “Kick off summer with Calpis!” Version

Calpis: “Kick off summer with Calpis!” TV commercial featuring Masami Nagasawa

This Calpis commercial began airing in April 2015.

The video features Masami Nagasawa, the actress well-known for appearing in Calpis ads.

The main focus is Nagasawa drinking Calpis with children, promoting the idea of kicking off summer with Calpis.

Everyone in the ad looks like they’re enjoying it so much that it makes you want to have a drink yourself.

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Soda “Keep Running Through Life” (Version)

Calpis Soda Commercial: 'Keep Running Through Life' - 15 seconds

In the Calpis Soda commercial featuring Masaki Okada playing a young man sprinting through each day, the exhilarating sound and powerful vocals perfectly match the ad’s image.

After club activities or a hard day’s work, it really makes you want to chug some Calpis Soda.

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Water “People Who Live Naturally” edition

Calpis “People Living Naturally” 30-second version

This Calpis commercial, released in 2016, features Masami Nagasawa, an actress well known for appearing in Calpis-related ads.

While many people associate Calpis commercials with energetic, summery vibes, this one presents a grander worldview by featuring nomads from Inner Mongolia.

Mongolian people drink fermented milk, and Calpis is said to have been created with fermentation as its inspiration, and the ad emphasizes that shared connection.

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Oasis: ‘Parched Office Life’ Edition

Tibetan sand fox and Tutorial’s Tokui co-star in a commercial!? Calpis Oasis CM: “Parched Office Life” edition

This video is a commercial for “Calpis Oasis” that aired in 2015.

The ad featured Yoshimi Tokui from the comedy duo Tutorial, playing the role of a company boss, which became a hot topic.

The theme of the commercial is that the boss complains to his subordinates about getting few likes on a photo he posted on social media.

Hearing this, the subordinates look at Yoshimi Tokui with dry, expressionless eyes, like a Tibetan sand fox.

Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis Soda “Somehow it’ll go soda-well” Version

Daichi Watanabe of Kuroneko Chelsea does a laid-back dance with a soothing band in the new web-exclusive 'Calpis Soda' video: Somehow It Works Out Soda - 'A Summer Love' edition

This is a web-only commercial for Calpis Soda released in 2016.

The ad features Daichi Watanabe, the vocalist of the popular Japanese rock band Kuroneko Chelsea, and it became a hot topic among fans.

As a member of a “healing-type” band, Watanabe shows off a laid-back dance and singing.

The fresh, fizzy feel of Calpis Soda matches perfectly with the song and dance imagery.