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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Kirin Beer Commercial Roundup: Star-Studded Casts and Captivating Music! (21–30)
Kirin Beer Lager Zero “20 Million Bottles” Edition / “PRODUCT 2026 Spring/Summer” Edition / “ICON 2026 Spring/Summer” Edition / “HUMAN 2026 Spring/Summer” EditionYutaka Matsushige, Nana Eikura, Shotaro Mamiya
This is a series of commercials celebrating Lager Zero surpassing 20 million bottles shipped and showcasing its great taste.
Each spot impressively focuses on different elements—the retail display, the beer itself, the logo, and the people drinking it.
By deliberately narrowing the elements, the result is a stylish, impactful commercial.
The BGM features Aqua’s 2000 release “Cartoon Heroes,” a comfortable, melodious track woven with vibrant vocals.
Kirin Beer Tanrei Green Label “GREEN JUKEBOX Snow” Version 60 seconds
The commercial for Tanrei Green Label, with its focus on the color green, felt like a movie.
The acoustic version of “Heroine” is also fantastic.
The worldview of the lyrics—about the girl who smiles at the beauty of the snow being his own heroine—somehow feels in tune with the commercial, making it a song I want to listen to over and over.
Come to think of it, there was something like snow falling in the commercial too.
Otsuka Pharmaceutical Pocari Sweat “Kids Are Children of the Wind” VersionYoshida Yō, Suzuki Rio
Just as the saying goes, “Kids are like the wind,” children are full of energy even in the cold—and this commercial highlights how Pocari Sweat supports that energy.
The lively back-and-forth between Yoh Yoshida and Rio Suzuki is striking, and it also conveys their determination to enjoy the season to the fullest, not to be outdone by the kids.
The song that accentuates the bright mood depicted in the visuals is Yumi Matsutoya’s “Surf Tengoku, Ski Tengoku.” It’s a track that portrays seasonal leisure activities with a light, upbeat sound, and its dazzling development evokes smiles, doesn’t it?
Kirin Beer Harekaze “Beloved Memories” VersionYuki Amami
In the spring of 2026, Harekaze is highlighting a renewal two years after its launch.
In the new commercial, Yuki Amami talks about her experience leaving the Takarazuka Revue and says that because of that experience, she was able to work hard on the next stage of her life.
She goes on to say that Harekaze is the same: it’s precisely because it has the track record of being enjoyed by so many people over the past two years that it can take a new step forward.
Her talk, grounded in rich experience, was so compelling that you couldn’t help but listen.
In the background of Amami’s narration, the familiar “Kaze ni Naritai” plays as the BGM.
Kirin Beer Kirin Ichiban Shibori “Telepathy” VersionTomoya Nakamura, Kento Kaku
Tomoya Nakamura and Kento Kaku appear as a senior and junior colleague at a company, depicting them on their way back from a business trip.
From the way Kaku begs Nakamura to take him out for a drink, you can clearly see the strong bond of trust between them.
The background music is a familiar instrumental arrangement of “Les Champs-Élysées.” In Japan, this famous chanson is known by the title “Au Champs-Élysées.”
Kirin Beer Harekaze “Harekaze Gets a Refresh” EditionRen Meguro, narration: Yuki Amami
This commercial portrays Ren Meguro speaking about his new challenge, while also promoting the challenge of renewing Harekaze.
His powerful declaration of determination is striking, expressing a strong conviction that he has continued to take on challenges and expand his potential.
The music that emphasizes the positive attitude within the refreshing imagery is an arrangement of THE BOOM’s “Kaze ni Naritai.” The structure of layered vocals over a gentle rhythm is memorable, evoking a positive mindset of moving forward step by step.
Kirin Beer “KIRIN ICHIBAN” Version
This is a commercial that highlights the care and craftsmanship behind Ichiban Shibori by showing the ingredients used and the brewing process.
The visuals of bubbles rising against a yellow background, combined with the fizzy popping sound of the foam, build anticipation for the taste.
The footage strongly conveys their relentless pursuit of great flavor and their confidence in the product’s quality.