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.
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Nissin Cup Noodles commercials: A roundup of the buzzworthy ads with outlandish direction (41–50)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “HUNGRY K” VersionKei Nishikori
Airing from December 31, 2017, this commercial features professional tennis player Kei Nishikori during a season when he was plagued by injuries and steadily continued his training.
It portrays him as having a hungrier spirit than any other player as he works toward a comeback.
The music was provided by audioforce from Berlin, a regular in the commercial song scene.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Happy New Year: I Want Money” EditionNaomi Osaka
This commercial, shot in monochrome, depicts a one-on-one showdown between Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori.
Seeing two athletes together—especially with an atmosphere hinting at a serious clash—gets your heart racing and glues your eyes to the screen, doesn’t it? The music that colors the direction is by The 50 Kaitenz.
From the very beginning, they throw in shouts that inject a sense of dynamism.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Eight Flavors” VersionSara Minami
The song playing in the “Eight Flavors” version, where various Cup Noodles commercials air simultaneously.
It was created by Ryo Nagano—APOGEE’s vocalist and guitarist, who also worked on Awesome City Club’s hit ‘Wasurena’—together with Yasushi Nakatani.
The contrast between the refreshing cue from actress Sara Minami, who appears in the center of the screen, and the music is striking.
Since multiple spots play at once, various sounds overlap, creating harmonies that almost feel like dissonance—which is fascinating.
It’s tinged with a bit of grandeur.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles This one-of-a-kind flavor in the world “GLAY” version
It was released in 1997 as GLAY’s 12th single.
The song became GLAY’s first million-selling hit, and it sparked a streak in which their next five singles also sold over a million copies.
Since August 25, 2010, it has been used in Nissin Foods’ Cup Noodles commercials.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Gundam” Version
A track by The Cro-Magnons, formed by members who previously belonged to famous bands such as THE BLUE HEARTS, SADS, and Gargoyle.
The song was used in Nissin Cup Noodles’ “Gundam” commercial, and its punchy yet loose vocals paired with tight instrumentation really amp up the energy.
As you watch the scene of Gundam standing up with a kettle in hand, you can’t help but feel a sense of exhilaration, as if something new is about to begin.
It’s a number that captures the excitement typical of Cup Noodles commercials, which are always a hot topic.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles This One-of-a-Kind Flavor “BON JOVI” Version
It’s a single released by Bon Jovi in 1986, known in Japan either by the title “Forbidden Love” or by the phrase “Shot through the heart.” It was used as the song for the fourth installment of the Nissin Cup Noodles commercial series “This flavor is one of a kind in the world.”