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, over-the-top ads (31–40)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Attack on Mystery Meat” Edition
A collaboration commercial with the popular anime Attack on Titan.
Released online on June 11, 2018 as a web-only video for Cup Noodles Smoky Chili Soy Sauce featuring “rare mystery meat.” It shows the Survey Corps members like Eren and Levi acting completely differently from usual—wielding a fork and a kettle as they drive out the mystery meat.
It’ll give you a little chuckle!
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles SURVIVE “Globalization” Edition
Depicting a battle between Japanese samurai and a Western army, this is one of the SURVIVE series aired in 2013.
Employees are suddenly told that English will become the company’s official language, leaving them bewildered.
Donning armor and taking up spears, they charge at the Western forces while shouting broken English.
However, their English doesn’t get through, they’re bombarded by cannons, and they struggle mightily.
It’s a memorable commercial portraying people facing adversity, and many viewers likely remember its compelling storyline and striking visuals.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles SURVIVE: Battle with the Real Beasts
The SURVUVE series episode “Battle with the Real-Beast” depicts facing difficulties with a comedic touch.
It plays on the slang riajuu—short for “having a fulfilling real life,” meaning someone with a rich private life—by portraying them as “real beasts.” In the commercial, the real beast is a shark reminiscent of Jaws, depicted as an obnoxious riajuu who flaunts how great their personal life is.
The sharply cynical tone is highly relatable and is sure to make you chuckle.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles: ‘Samurai in Brazil’ Version
This is a commercial that aired in 2014, featuring a lone samurai who appears in Brazil and shows off his soccer skills.
His acrobatic freestyle football performance and brilliant dribbling excite the locals.
It’s a cool commercial that presents a Japanese brand to the world.
The background music features a Tsugaru shamisen performance by the second Miyama Mitsumasa, enhancing the distinctly Japanese coolness of the visuals through the music as well.
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.
