[So cute and soothing!] Popular commercials featuring cats
There seem to be more commercials featuring cats these days, don’t there?
A few years ago, the so-called “cat boom” began, and we’re seeing more and more posts on social media from celebrities announcing they’ve welcomed cats into their homes.
In this article, we’re introducing commercials that spotlight those cute and soothing creatures—cats.
Whether you love cats or not, do you have any cat commercials that have stuck in your memory?
We’re showcasing a wide selection, from recent ones to classics you might have seen long ago.
From touching, drama-like stories to laugh-out-loud spots—enjoy!
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[Cute and Heartwarming!] Popular Commercials Featuring Cats (21–30)
YKK AP Window and Cat Story: “The Usual Spot” Edition
This commercial portrays stories that connect the inside and outside made possible by windows, highlighting YKK AP’s approach to thinking about windows.
It depicts the connection in their usual spot between a cat sitting by the window and a boy who waves to it.
The boy spends anxious days when the cat stops appearing, and his beaming smile when the cat returns with her kittens conveys the warmth of their bond.
INABA Pet Food CIAO Churu “2023 Halloween” Version
The catchy commercial jingle with pop lyrics and an easy-to-remember melody will have you humming along as always.
In CIAO Churu’s “2023 Halloween” edition, the adorable Halloween-themed packaging, the cats’ costumes, and their cheeky grins and acting are absolutely irresistible.
[Cute and soothing!] Popular commercials featuring cats (31–40)
MIWA Lock: “So Many Visitors” (edition)
This is a commercial for a smart lock by MIWA Lock, a major lock manufacturer.
It highlights the product’s high security and convenience, and many viewers may have thought, “I want to install this at home too!” The interaction between the child actress who also does the narration and the cat that appears midway is adorable and heartwarming.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Calorie Mate: ‘I Am Nutrition – Summer’ EditionWakana Matsumoto, Narration: Kenjirō Tsuda
This commercial featuring an adorable cat introduces Calorie Mate’s drink.
When it gets hot, many people lose their appetite due to summer fatigue.
By depicting a day in the middle of summer, the ad shows how perfect this product is for those people.
The narration represents the cat’s inner voice, making it an utterly heartwarming commercial.
Y!mobile Bakabon family turns into cats: “Robust Support” version / “Three Simple Plans” version
In this series of commercials where everyone in the Bakabon family, including Tetsurō Degawa, turns into cats—Bakabon Family, Become Cats—the new “Robust Support” and “Simple Three Plans” spots highlight Y!mobile’s strengths: a powerful support system and the easy-to-understand lineup of just three plans.
The ads are humorous and memorable, featuring laid-back cats that leave a lasting impression.
YKK AP Window and Cat Story: Teammate
YKK AP’s Window and Cat Story series has drawn attention for its moving tales each time.
In the latest installment, “Teammates,” a girl who made a mistake during a game is feeling down in her room at home when her teammates come to cheer her up.
Looking out the window, she sees their smiling faces and regains her spirit.
By the way, the warm story is set to an original piece of music composed specifically for the commercial.
Y!mobile Bakabon Family Turns into Cats: “Super Value with Tons of Gigs” / “Extra Gigs, Extra Savings” / “Comprehensive Support” / “Stay Connected” / “Simple 3 Plans”
The Y!mobile commercial featuring Tetsurou Degawa, Eiko Koike, and Mana Ashida takes an unexpected turn this time, with the whole family turning into cats.
After a brief moment of confusion, they adorably start enjoying their suddenly cat-filled lives.
Each version of the commercial highlights Y!mobile’s appeal, such as great value and robust support.