Nissin Cup Noodles commercials: A roundup of buzzworthy ads featuring outlandish, over-the-top direction.
Nissin Cup Noodles, a classic product that’s practically synonymous with instant ramen, is something many people have probably tried at least once.
In this article, we’ll be introducing some of those familiar Cup Noodles commercials!
When it comes to Nissin Cup Noodles ads, their defining feature is definitely their over-the-top, outlandish direction.
Sometimes you might even think, “Isn’t this going a bit too far?”—but that bold approach is what makes them so entertaining, and they’ve got lots of fans.
We’ve gathered a bunch of commercials that have aired over the years, so take this opportunity to check them out again.
Nissin Cup Noodles commercials. A roundup of the buzzworthy ads with outlandish direction (1–10)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Cup Noodles × Yu-Gi-Oh! Special Collaboration” VersionNEW!
This is a commercial announcing the launch of a collaboration product between Cup Noodles and Yu-Gi-Oh! Yu-Gi-Oh!, whose manga, anime, and card game are all hugely popular.
The ad introduces a set that includes a card featuring Cup Noodles and a specially designed Cup Noodles package.
Even the cardboard box containing the products features the design from the back of a Yu-Gi-Oh! card, making it an irresistible collaboration for fans.
Nissin Foods Frozen Nissin Honmen “Chewy Noodles You Can Bite Into” Version
A Nissin Honmen commercial featuring singer-songwriter Koresawa, who handled the music.
The mascot characters, Reko-chan and Inu-kun, appear and show off a dance, with Reko-chan urging Inu-kun to try Nissin Honmen.
Through the cute, catchy animation, the deliciousness of Nissin Honmen really comes across.
The background music is a parody of Koresawa’s “Uwaki Shitara Akan de.” Like the original, the Kansai-dialect lyrics are striking and leave a strong impression.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Summer Is Definitely Seafood” version
A commercial for one of Nissin’s classic Cup Noodles flavors, Seafood Noodles.
There used to be a commercial that featured “Gale-Force Winds, Slicked-Back Hair,” and in the summer of 2024, a new ad using that song appeared again.
The familiar laid-back illustrated animation and the parody version of “Gale-Force Winds, Slicked-Back Hair” are seriously catchy.
I bet many people find themselves watching to the end whenever this commercial comes on.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Love-the-Ingredients” Version / “Love-the-Ingredients: Continued” Version
The highly addictive commercials, “I Love the Fillings” and “I Still Love the Fillings.” Set to a parody of Fumie Hosokawa’s song “Suki Suki Su,” surreal characters dance along.
The unique call-and-response interjections are another highlight to listen for.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles ‘Have Some Laksa’ EditionGeraardon
In a Cup Noodles commercial where an animated girl recommends laksa, Attack Nishimoto from the comedy trio Jyaradon appears.
Apparently, if you eat laksa, you turn into Attack Nishimoto, and if you eat even more, your head turns into laksa.
The CM’s song is a parody of MAISONdes’s “Keitai Misheteyo feat.
Hashimero, maeshima soshi.” They sing while telling you the highlights of laksa.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles PRO “Want to Put on Heavy Rotation” Version
This is a commercial introducing Cup Noodles PRO, which are lower in carbs and high in protein.
Set to a parody of the familiar song “Kaodon,” it highlights the product’s features and emphasizes that it’s perfect for people who train or are on a diet.
The animations of the characters who also appear in the “Kaodon” music video are surreal yet cute—you can’t help but want to watch it over and over!
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles: “Cyber and Punk Negi-Shio”
The Cup Noodles commercial “Cyber and Punky Negi Shio” has been drawing in viewers captivated by its deep storyline.
It’s a piece that depicts an epic tale set in the near future.
Driven by an intense rock song, futuristic visuals unfold on screen.
The track is Franz Ferdinand’s “This Fffire.” Its futuristic musicality is truly one of a kind.
If this piques your interest, try looking into the commercial’s detailed worldbuilding as well.