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 Commercials Roundup: Star-Studded Casts and Captivating Music! (51–60)
Kirin Beer Hyoketsu: Summer Festival PreparationMayu Hotta
This commercial portrays Mayu Hotta working hard to prepare for a summer festival and her interactions with the people around her, while also highlighting the refreshing appeal of Hyoketsu.
As she chats with her childhood friend with a smile and the preparations for the food stalls progress enjoyably, it conveys the heat and freshness of summer, along with the mounting excitement as the event approaches.
Further accentuating the cheerful atmosphere of the visuals is the song “Sainara” by Arata Manako.
Its light, acoustic sound—tinged with a sense of busyness—and the brisk, fast-paced vocals amplify the feeling of exhilaration.
Kirin Beer Harekaze Festival and Beer: “Uchimura-san” Version / “Amami-san” Version / “Meguro-san” Version / “Imada-san” VersionTeruyoshi Uchimura, Yuki Amami, Mio Imada, Ren Meguro
This commercial focuses on how perfectly beer matches the exhilaration of festivals, depicting people enjoying the clear, breezy weather amid the heat of summer.
It features Teruyoshi Uchimura, Yuki Amami, Mio Imada, and Ren Meguro each enjoying the festival atmosphere and the refreshing breeze, with their savoring expressions vividly conveying that sense of refreshment.
It also suggests that even if the festival’s location or time differs, the invigorating feeling of the clear breeze remains the same.
Accentuating the lively festival mood is a rearranged version of “Kaze ni Naritai.” The arrangement incorporates traditional Japanese instruments to evoke a festive atmosphere, while the buoyant rhythm expresses the rising excitement.
Kirin Beer Harekaze: “Summer and Harekaze” VersionRen Meguro
Ren Meguro interviews the artisans who support fireworks, a quintessential symbol of Japanese summers, in a commercial that makes you reflect on what fireworks truly are.
It also mentions that a portion of Harekaze’s sales goes toward activities that preserve Japanese traditions like fireworks, while highlighting that Harekaze’s refreshing feel is perfect for festivals.
Further amplifying the excitement of the fireworks and festivals depicted in the video is an arrangement of “I Want to Be the Wind.” Incorporating brass and traditional Japanese instruments, the arrangement feels even lighter than the original.
In conclusion
We’ve introduced many songs from Kirin Beer commercials up to this point. Did you find the one you were looking for or a new favorite? We also feature many other commercial series. If you’re interested, please take a look!