Ichiro’s commercials roundup: a one-stop showcase of both old and new spots.
Ichiro, who represented Japan as a baseball player and shone on the world stage.
After excelling with the Orix BlueWave in Japan, he went on to make his mark in the Major Leagues with teams like the Seattle Mariners.
The philosophy he established to deliver peak performance has undoubtedly influenced not only athletes but also countless fans.
In this article, we’ll showcase all the commercials Ichiro has appeared in over the years.
Some of them even feature Ichiro talking about his outlook on life—there’s plenty to enjoy.
A must-see even if you’re not a baseball fan!
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Compilation of commercials featuring Ichiro. A comprehensive showcase of both old and new (1–10)
UNIQLO “Announcement for the 1st Ichiro DREAM FIELD DAY”Ichiro
This is a commercial announcing the Ichiro DREAM FIELD DAY, an event where top athletes become coaches and share the fun and joy of sports with children.
It highlights the appeal of having professional athletes, who have excelled in their fields, participate as coaches—because they can genuinely convey the joy of improving.
It also emphasizes the wide range of sports kids can try, suggesting they may discover a sport they love here.
Seeing Ichiro speak with a warm smile further heightens the sense of anticipation for the event.
ORIX “Motivation MAX! Logistics Facility” EpisodeIchiro, Rina Kawaei
This commercial features Rina Kawaei as an ORIX employee introducing the company’s logistics facilities to a friend, while also highlighting the company’s commitment to supporting logistics.
The key point is how she gets more and more passionate as she talks, which comically ends up embodying the catchphrase “Motivation MAX,” originally voiced as a complaint.
The humorous development of Ichiro watching her adds to the lively vibe and clearly conveys a cheerful mood and a positive attitude.
ORIX: ‘Motivation MAX! Large Vessels’ EditionIchiro, Rina Kawaei
This is a commercial featuring Rina Kawaei appearing as an ORIX employee, highlighting how ORIX supports maritime transportation with large vessels.
Although she’s supposed to be enjoying her time off, she spots an ORIX bulk carrier and impulsively crashes a launching ceremony, leading to a comedic turn of events.
Even though she’s dismissive of the phrase “yaruki MAX” (maximum motivation), she can’t help getting enthusiastic in her commentary, which also conveys that she’s actually brimming with motivation.
Ichiro’s TV commercials compilation: a full roundup of both old and new (11–20)
House Foods Vermont Curry 1997 TV commercialIchiro
It’s a commercial that highlights how curry connects to happiness, shown through children making curry and Ichiro staying close by their side.
The kids’ smiling faces also clearly convey how easy Vermont Curry is to enjoy.
The song that further accentuates the cheerful atmosphere of everyone working together to cook is “Let’s Go! Tough Guy” by Propeller.
Its powerful band sound and straightforward, impactful vocals are memorable, evoking an image of energetically striding into the future.
Sato Pharmaceutical Yunker Kotei “Golden Spiral Staircase” VersionIchiro
Titled “Golden Spiral Staircase,” this is a Yunker commercial featuring Ichiro.
As he climbs the stairs step by step, he talks about the importance of persistence.
When Ichiro speaks about persistence, it really carries a different level of persuasiveness.
House Foods Vermont Curry 1998 TV CommercialIchiro
This is a commercial that powerfully portrays Ichiro taking on soccer together with children.
By layering a unique animation—where an apple character breaks through vegetable characters—with their various expressions, it also conveys how easy Vermont Curry is to eat.
The song that further emphasizes the animation’s dynamism and powerful energy is DIXIE TANTAS’s “super scream.” Its light, funk-infused sound is striking, and when combined with the powerful vocals, it conveys a positive, uplifting feeling.
SMBC Nikko Securities Asset Stories: ‘Mr. A’s Sakura’ / ‘Mr. B’s Cake’ / ‘Mr. C and Mrs. C’s Rules’ / ‘Mr. D’s Gift’Ichiro
This commercial depicts various episodes related to personal assets and conveys SMBC’s desire to support each person’s life through their assets.
Ichiro learns about each asset and life story through books, and the gentle expressions he shows as he discovers these episodes also convey the importance of assets.
The final message differs depending on the episode, highlighting that people engage with their assets in many different ways and inviting viewers to consider their own approach to building assets.