[April 2026] Introducing the latest commercials all at once! A roundup of noteworthy ads

Sanyo Foods Sapporo Ichiban I’ve always loved Sapporo Ichiban. “Mr. Ono, Soy Sauce Flavor” versionNEW!Shinji Ono

I've always loved Sapporo Ichiban. Mr. Ono, Soy Sauce Flavor Edition – 60th Anniversary

This is a commercial that shows Shinji Ono cooking Sapporo Ichiban, highlighting its flavor that fits seamlessly into everyday life.

The key point is that he looks back on memories while making it with his own recipe, which clearly conveys his affection for Sapporo Ichiban.

The song that further enhances the bright atmosphere portrayed in the footage is Kazuyoshi Saito’s “Zutto Suki Datta.” Its striking, forward-driving rhythm powerfully expresses a love that has grown over many years.

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Suntory Horoyoi “Silhouettes of the Newcomers” VersionNEW!apricot blossom

Horoyoi “Newcomers’ Silhouettes” Version 2 min 20 sec Kyoka Suntory

This is a Horoyoi commercial featuring Kyoka playing a new employee.

It portrays Kyoka’s struggles as a rookie, while also showing her throwing herself into band activities with her former bandmates.

They head into the studio together and later toast with Horoyoi; the message “Loving what you love doesn’t change, even when you grow up” likely resonated with many viewers.

The BGM is “Silhouette,” sung by Kyoka—a song originally released by KANA-BOON in 2015, known for its youthful, evocative lyrics.

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McDonald’s Chicken Tatsuta “Mobile Suit Gundam: Invincible Burger” EditionNEW!

Chicken Tatsuta 'Mobile Suit Gundam: The Invincible Burger' Edition 30 seconds

A commercial introducing the limited-time spring menu item, the Chicken Tatsuta, which appears every year.

In 2026, a collaboration commercial with Mobile Suit Gundam is being rolled out, featuring iconic scenes from the anime and even an original mobile suit made specifically for the Gundam Chicken Tatsuta, creating a special, standout presentation.

Naturally, the background music uses the theme song “Fly! Gundam,” making it a luxurious ad brimming with Gundam vibes.

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Suntory Suntory Locomore WATER Sesamin 1000 “The Birth of a Drinkable Supplement” EditionNEW!Sairi Ito, Nagisa Katahira, Naoki Tanaka

Suntory Locomore WATER Sesamin 1000 “Birth of a Drinkable Supplement” 15s starring Sairi Ito, Nagisa Katahira, Naoki Tanaka (Cocorico) Suntory CM

In this commercial, Sairi Ito introduces Suntory Locomore WATER and Sesamin 1000, highlighting how turning supplements into a beverage makes them easy to use.

The convenience of hydrating while getting nutrients at the same time is presented as something that leads to everyday health and fulfillment—something also conveyed through the appearances of Nagisa Katahira and Naoki Tanaka, who are recommended the products.

Enhancing the upbeat, fun vibe depicted in the footage is a parody of “Tonarigumi.” The song, known from shows like “Dorifu Dai-Bakushō” and sung with various lyrics over the years, uses its light rhythm to effectively convey a sense of fun.

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McDonald’s Hirumac “Yeah! Super Weekday” VersionNEW!Kyoko Saito

Hiru-Mac: “Yeah! Super weekday.”

Kyoko Saito introduces McDonald’s value weekday daytime set with song and dance.

After buying the set to go, she returns home, appears on the balcony while dancing, and is shown taking out a burger and eating it.

The dynamic choreography conveys how great a deal the set is, and her happy expression when she bites into the burger is memorable.

As the BGM, she sings “Yeah! Meccha Holiday,” one of Aya Matsuura’s signature songs.

In the original, “holiday” refers to days off, but in this commercial it’s sung as “weekday” to promote the weekday daytime set.

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Ajinomoto AGF Blendy My Bottle Stick “Pop! and Sing & Dance” EditionNEW!Hiroe Igeta

Blendy My Bottle Stick “Pop! Sing & Dance” 30-second version

This is a commercial introducing Blendy’s My Bottle Stick, which lets you make delicious tea easily by just dissolving it in water.

Hiroe Igeta showcases its convenience and great taste through dance and song.

The parody song playing in the video is based on Scott Joplin’s “The Entertainer.” Born in 1902, this piece has become a timeless classic loved across generations, and you hear it in all kinds of settings.

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Coca-Cola Minute Maid Zero Sugar Lemonade “Delicious, and it’s zero?!” VersionNEW!Anna Ishii

[Minute Maid] Zero Sugar Lemonade “So tasty, it’s hard to believe it’s zero!” 15 seconds Minute Maid

This commercial introduces a zero-sugar lemonade, memorably featuring Anna Ishii showcasing a dance to an original song.

It highlights the appeal of having a crisp sweetness while being zero-sugar through both music and dance.

With its vivid coloring, it’s a commercial that sticks in your memory after just one viewing.

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