Summary of Kirin Beer commercials. The star-studded cast and background music are also part of the appeal!
Kirin Beer sells a wide range of classic beers and chu-hi drinks like Ichiban Shibori, Tanrei, and Hyoketsu.
Chances are, there are plenty of products you’re already familiar with.
In this article, we’ll introduce a whole lineup of TV commercials for Kirin Beer products that are so familiar to us.
We’ll also share details on the star-studded cast and the background music—both signature features of Kirin’s commercials.
There are lots of noteworthy ads, so take this opportunity to sit back and enjoy them again.
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Compilation of Kirin Beer commercials. The star-studded cast and background music are also appealing! (1–10)
Kirin Beer Kirin Tokusei Lemon Sour “Today Melts into the Sunset” VersionNEW!Kento Kaku
This commercial showcases Kirin Tokusei Lemon Sour against a backdrop where vibrant yellow stands out, while clearly highlighting its delicious taste.
It features Kento Kaku enjoying a lemon sour at sunset; the smile he shows evokes the rich flavor that supports a sense of happiness.
The song that further accentuates the calm atmosphere depicted in these visuals is Motohiro Hata’s “Ai.” With a composition where a soaring vocal rings out over a relaxed tempo, it conveys a sense of exhilaration within relaxation.
Kirin Beer Kirin Whisky Riku “The Secret of the Clean Taste”NEW!Mio Imada
This commercial showcases the many meticulous commitments behind Kirin Whisky Riku through sweeping landscapes and Mio Imada’s expressions.
The grand scenery conveys strong dedication and ideals, while her enjoyment brings a sense of approachability.
It has a calm atmosphere that seems to express high quality—such as the pursuit of deep, complex flavor.
Kirin Beer Hyoketsu® mottainai “Fuji Apple” VersionNEW!
This commercial tells what Hyoketsu Mottainai is as a product and the sentiment behind its creation.
It depicts the orchard of Fuji apples used in Mottainai, clearly conveying that even non-standard apples are delicious.
It carries a warm intention to cherish food while delivering great taste.
Further highlighting the warm atmosphere shown in the visuals is the main theme from the drama “Nagi no Oitoma.” Centered on a gentle flute timbre, the calm composition strongly evokes a relaxed mood.
Kirin Beer Commercials Roundup: Star-Studded Casts and Captivating BGM, Too! (11–20)
Kirin Beer Harekaze “Third Spring” EditionTeruyoshi Uchimura, Yuki Amami, Mio Imada
This is a Harekaze commercial introducing that a portion of sales is donated to efforts to preserve cherry blossoms.
A specialist explains that aging, weakened cherry trees that have become diseased must be cut down.
In response, it’s described how Harekaze is helping by supporting activities to plant new cherry trees to make up for them.
It’s wonderful that you can not only enjoy beer but also take part in efforts to protect cherry trees.
Kirin Beer Hon-Kirin “Letter: International Contest Winner” VersionYosuke Eguchi
This is a commercial introducing that Hon-Kirin won many awards at international contests.
At the beginning, Yosuke Eguchi pours Hon-Kirin into a glass and is shown drinking it deliciously.
Matching the footage, the narration, framed as a letter to Mr.
Eguchi, tells that it received as many as 11 awards at international contests.
It’s a commercial that clearly conveys that Hon-Kirin is a beer that’s excellent in both name and reality.
Suntory Perfect Suntory Beer “My Way of Drinking”Masato Sakai, Koji Yamamoto, Nao
The three people enjoying beer deliciously while eating Genghis Khan (grilled mutton) at a restaurant are Masato Sakai, Koji Yamamoto, and Nao.
They’re fully enjoying their meal with the happy combination of meat, rice, and beer.
The reason they can enjoy it so much is that the beer they’re drinking has zero carbs! The BGM is “Dschinghis Khan,” in reference to the Genghis Khan dish they’re eating—a song performed by a West German group in 1978.
Kirin Beer Tanrei Green Label GREEN JUKEBOX ‘Snow’ EditionMikako Tabe, Iyori Shimizu
This commercial conveys the refreshing taste of Tanrei Green Label through a unique worldview: a jukebox in nature.
Mikako Tabe discovers the jukebox and presses the “Snow” button, and the gentle singing voice of back number’s Iyori Shimizu can be heard.
Within the tranquil natural setting, the depiction of light emerging also evokes a relaxed atmosphere.
The song being performed in that gentle ambiance is back number’s “Heroine.” The original track is a ballad that unfolds with a calm band sound, and the soaring vocals layered over it convey a positive mood.