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 commercial. A roundup of buzzworthy, outlandish commercials drawing attention (51–60)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Please stay calm and listen” Version
Many of Nissin’s commercials are quite entertaining, and I’m sure some of you are keeping an eye on them.
In this series of commercials, they dub over the opening sequence of the popular game METAL GEAR SOLID V: THE PHANTOM PAIN to introduce the newly released premium Cup Noodles.
It’s an especially fun set of ads for those familiar with the game.
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 ‘Tantan New Year’s Day’ Edition
This is the New Year’s Day version of Cup Noodles Tantanmen that became a hot topic as a parody of the ’90s commercial for the energy drink Dadan.
Aired on New Year’s Day 2024, the ad plays on the rhyme between “tantan” and “gantan” (New Year’s Day in Japanese), with comedian Nakayama Kinnikun repeating it over and over with an indescribable expression, which is irresistibly funny.
It’s a hilarious commercial with a strong impact and a playful spirit.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Figure Dance” Versionpistachio
This commercial features a surreal world where figures modeled after the comedy duo Pistachio dance to an original song introducing Cup Noodles Spicy.
It’s striking to see the disbanded Pistachio reunited, and the way it’s presented here makes the laughter slowly bubble up.
The original track’s distinctive rhythm highlights the duo’s trademark facial expressions, making them come across as even more unique.
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Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “STAR WARS Yoda” Version
This commercial, aired in 2011, was a collaboration with the movie Star Wars and features Yoda.
It’s a compelling ad with a powerful message, as Yoda speaks about the importance of believing in oneself.
The background music is “Number One Guy!” by The Cro-Magnons.
Released in 2011, the song’s lyrics describe repeatedly getting back up and striving to become number one, making it an uplifting anthem that gives listeners courage.
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.”