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 Foods Frozen Nissin Honmen “Chewy Noodles You Can Bite Into” VersionNEW!
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: “Low-Sodium Pro is out now”
This is a commercial introducing the reduced-sodium version of Cup Noodles.
The product is showcased using a parody of Chiaki Mayumura’s familiar “Kao-don” song from Cup Noodles ads.
The catchy “Kao-don” melody that sticks in your head after one listen, combined with the animation of characters appearing in the music video, comes together to create a commercial with a truly one-of-a-kind presence.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles ‘Tantan New Year’s Day’ EditionNakayama Kinnikun
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.