[Kansai Region Local] A compilation of local commercials broadcast in Kansai
For people in Kansai, these commercials are a given, but folks from outside the region often say, “Huh, what’s that?” We’ve rounded up a collection of Kansai-only local commercials.
We’ve gathered lots of Kansai local ads—from nostalgic ones you remember seeing as a kid, to those no longer on air, to refreshed versions that are still beloved today.
Many of them are memorable, featuring catchy tunes you can’t help but hum along to and clever touches that make you chuckle.
As you watch, try counting how many of the commercials we’re about to introduce you already know!
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[Kansai Region Local] Compilation of Local Commercials Aired in Kansai (41–50)
The Kyoto Bank Senryu Theater, Episode 2: “Our Cat”
It opens with a scene of a man drinking milk straight from the carton instead of pouring it into a glass, while a cat gazes at him.
The senryu featured in the commercial suggests that if the cat could talk, it would definitely tattle on him.
The man’s cheeky act of secretly drinking from the carton and getting caught by the cat is not only hilarious, but the cat’s earnest witnessing is adorable too—making it a commercial you’ll want to watch again and again.
Kansai Electric Power All-Electric ‘Man from the Future: Kitchen’ VersionTakanori Iwata
In this commercial, Takanori Iwata appears before a man who’s considering renovating his home and recommends going all-electric.
At first, the man isn’t quite convinced and asks, “What’s so good about going all-electric?” But the moment he uses a pair of glasses from Iwata that let him see the future—and glimpses his all-electric home—he’s completely won over.
In the latter half of the commercial, it highlights how easy it is to adopt an all-electric setup, noting that you can start by remodeling just the kitchen or bathroom, and that in some cases subsidies are available.
Kyoto Bank “Birthday Cake” Edition
Here’s a TV commercial from Kyoto Bank, known for its catchphrase “A loooong relationship.” In this “Birthday Cake” version, we see a lively grandpa at his birthday party blow out, in one go and to the cheers of his children and grandchildren, the many candles set on an extra-long birthday cake.
You can really feel the family love.
Even so, his lung capacity is astonishing—when we counted the candles, there were over 80 of them.
Takemoto Piano “More and More” Edition – Collaborative Version with the film ‘About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region’
This is the new commercial from Takemoto Piano, which had long been popular as the “commercial that makes babies stop crying.” After the passing of Kazuo Zaitsu in 2023, it hadn’t aired, but a new version has been on the air since 2024.
The video, said to have been produced with the help of AI, features the dancer who appeared in the classic commercials, and the familiar jingle is still there.
The one introduced here is the new version that collaborates with the film “About a Certain Place in the Kinki Region.” It’s striking how the line “Please sell me your piano” has been rearranged to “Please watch the movie!”
551 Horai 2025 CommercialNarumi
This is the 2025 version of the popular commercial featuring the well-known Kansai phrase, “When you have 551, and when you don’t.” It’s a highly impactful ad that shifts suddenly from a cozy family gathering scene to the interior of a spaceship.
The Bank of Kyoto Card Loan “Emoticon” Version / “There It Is” Version
This is a commercial for a card loan featuring Otsukiai-kun, a character shaped like a full moon whose name is a play on the word “otsukiai” (companionship/dating).
It’s an introductory CM for the Kyoto Bank’s card loan; it’s simple, but the content is conveyed in a straightforward way.
Also, in the “Deta Deta” version, a parody song seemingly based on the folk tune ‘Tankō-bushi’ is sung, which is quite memorable.
Kyoto Bank “Home Loan Web Application Service” edition
The housing loan offered by Kyoto Bank is being introduced with an emphasis on how easy the screening process is.
You can easily apply for screening using your smartphone, and it’s promoted that the preliminary screening results can come out in as little as 15 minutes.
The commercial features soft-touch illustrations, creating a very friendly atmosphere.