Gaku Hamada has continued working as an actor since his school days, including appearing in the 2004 series 3-nen B-gumi Kinpachi-sensei.
With his small stature and gentle smile, many people likely find him approachable and have a favorable impression of him.
At the same time, he has appeared in numerous dramas and films, taking on a wide range of roles.
Speaking of commercials featuring Gaku Hamada, the au Santaro series is particularly famous.
In this article, we will introduce not only the Santaro series but also other commercials he appears in, so please take this opportunity to check them out.
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en-japan en Tenshoku “Growing Site” versionNEW!Bakarhythm, Gaku Hamada
This is a commercial that highlights a virtuous cycle: En Tenshoku is gradually drawing attention, and that attention is making it easier to attract job postings.
In a storyline where a character played by Bakarhythm appears before Gaku Hamada, who’s struggling to choose a job site, the message is delivered that En Tenshoku is recommended.
The visual of his beard and hair gradually growing comically expresses how En Tenshoku itself is growing.
en Tenshoku “Honest Detailed Information” Version / “Honest Detailed Information (2)” VersionNEW!Bakarhythm, Gaku Hamada
This commercial conveys the desire for viewers to use en TenShoku to help with their job search, through interactions between the characters played by Gaku Hamada and Bakarhythm.
It also expresses a user-centric approach: before posting job listings, thorough interviews are conducted, and viewers are encouraged to rely on the detailed information provided.
The ad clearly promotes the growing number of users and delivers a strong sense of reassurance.
Toyo Suisan Maruchan Akai Kitsune and Midori no Tanuki “Now? A Giant Octopus” VersionTetsuya Takeda, Gaku Hamada
Tetsuya Takeda, who has served as the commercial’s spokesperson since the launch of Red Kitsune and Green Tanuki, and Gaku Hamada, who appears for the first time this time.
In a tense situation where they’re attacked by a giant octopus underwater, the two exchange a mismatched conversation: “Fox or Tanuki?” “It’s an octopus.” “No, I’m asking whether you want Red Kitsune or Green Tanuki!” “Do we have to do this now!?” You can’t help but laugh.
At the end of the commercial, they safely escape the octopus and eat Red Kitsune and Green Tanuki on the boat.
Toyo Suisan Maruchan Akai Kitsune Midori no Tanuki “Red vs. Green Battle: Confrontation – Green” VersionTetsuya Takeda, Gaku Hamada
Mr.
Tetsuya Takeda leads the Red Kitsune army, while Mr.
Gaku Hamada commands the opposing Green Tanuki army.
They each promote the delicious points of their own side, and at last, the annual red-vs-green battle kicks off again.
In the commercial, it announces, “Red or green—Which are you?” and says that a taste-test showdown is underway nationwide.
As for the outcome, it seems the Red Kitsune army won again this year, making the three-year campaign two wins to one in favor of the Red Kitsune.
So, which will you choose—red or green?
au Value Link Plan “Emperor of Heaven’s Appraisal” EditionTakao Osawa, Shota Matsuda, Kasumi Arimura, Kenta Kiritani, Gaku Hamada
In the rhymingly titled “Emperor’s Appraisal” segment, this commercial depicts the Heavenly Emperor appraising a painting that Momo-chan says she received from Raku-chan.
He declares the work to be “5 Value,” signaling its high worth while also introducing the five money-saving benefits of the Value Link Plan.
At the end of the ad, it’s revealed that Raku-chan is actually Sharaku, but Ura-chan seems clueless, asking, “Who’s Sharaku?” It’s a memorable commercial packed with chuckle-worthy moments right to the end.
NEXCO East Japan: Highways Supporting Everyday Life – “Logistics” EditionGaku Hamada
This commercial features Gaku Hamada and his family experiencing a mysterious space where all the necessities of daily life are floating, through which they come to understand the importance of logistics.
It also shows where each food item comes from, and by indicating the distances, it conveys the crucial role of expressways.
The content also highlights NEXCO East Japan’s commitment to properly managing expressways and supporting people’s lives.
au Value Link Plan: “The Invincible Father Appears”Shota Matsuda, Kenta Kiritani, Gaku Hamada, Kasumi Arimura, Takao Osawa
This is a commercial featuring Takao Osawa as the Emperor of Heaven, the father of Princess Kaguya played by Kasumi Arimura.
The story has the father of Princess Kaguya arriving from the moon, and viewers have been buzzing that the Emperor of Heaven who appears looks “just like Ouki from the movie Kingdom.” After a close-up of the Emperor saying, “I am invincible,” the ad introduces a new plan called the au Value Link Plan.