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Compilation of McDonald’s commercials: a collection of ads featuring popular, captivating performers

McDonald’s, the hamburger chain with the largest market share in Japan.

McDonald’s commercials are produced actively, and when you watch TV or video sites, you often see new spots popping up.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the McDonald’s commercials that have aired so far in one go.

From those that drew attention for their star-studded casts to ones featuring charming, humorous direction, there’s a wide variety to enjoy.

We’ll also highlight the background music used in the commercials, so if there’s a song that caught your ear while watching, be sure to check it out.

Compilation of McDonald’s commercials: A collection of captivating ads featuring popular performers (11–20)

McDonald’s McDelivery: “We’ll bring you Tsukimi time.”Yutaka Matsushige, Yumi Kawai

McDonald’s McDelivery Commercial: “We deliver Tsukimi time.” 15 seconds

In the commercial introducing McDonald’s delivery service, McDelivery, and the Tsukimi Burger, Yumi Kawai appears as the delivery person.

The story has her delivering a Tsukimi Burger to Yutaka Matsushige.

After handing over the order, Kawai adds a thoughtful line, “Have a lovely moon viewing,” playing a charming delivery worker.

The ad leaves a strong impression with both their wonderful expressions: Matsushige happily munching on a Tsukimi Burger while gazing at the beautiful full moon, and Kawai heading back to the store with a subtly satisfied look.

McDonald’s: “There’s a youth that isn’t blue.”

There’s a youth that isn’t ‘blue.’ (30-second version)

This is a commercial that uses pop-style animation to depict various forms of youth, while also conveying that McDonald’s supports those youthful moments.

Whether it’s time spent with friends or dedication to sports, you can feel that McDonald’s is always there alongside the full-on energy of youth.

The song that further highlights the fresh, exhilarating vibe of youth portrayed in the video is “Pickles” by Kocchino Kento.

With its forward-driving rhythm and bright vocals, the track evokes a strong sense of the fullness and excitement of youth.

McDonald’s McDelivery “Let’s call for Gracoro!” / Gracoro “First Gracoro”Mikako Tabe

When it comes to McDonald’s winter tradition, it has to be the Gracoro, right? In the 2024 commercial, Mikako Tabe appears, highlighting the appeal of the Gracoro and the fact that you can also order it through McDelivery.

After watching the footage of the Gracoro featured in the ad, I bet many people felt like they wanted to eat one right away!

McDonald’s “Pote-Nage” Night Mac Manager / I Didn’t Know (Chiki-Chikin)Satoshi Tsumabuki, Sairi Ito, Noriyuki Hanawa, LiLiCo

McDonald’s Night Mac Potenage commercial: “Night Mac Manager / I Didn’t Know (Chiki-Chikin)” 15-second version

This is the Night Mac Manager series commercial introducing McDonald’s nighttime menu, titled “Night Mac Manager / I Didn’t Know (Chiki-Chicken).” Satoshi Tsumabuki announces that the popular nighttime value combo, Potenage—fries plus nuggets—now lets you choose Chiki-Chicken instead of nuggets.

In response, Sairi Ito and the rest of the quirky characters sing, “I didn’t know,” creating a memorable, humorous twist.

McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger “The First Dabuchi”Junichi Okada

McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger Commercial: “First Dabuchi” Version (30 seconds)

In this Double Cheeseburger commercial featuring Junichi Okada, they talk about the origin of the nickname “Dabu-chi,” which is now even used officially.

McDonald’s reportedly first used the nickname officially in 2017, adopting it because customers were already calling the Double Cheeseburger “Dabu-chi” at the time.

While the commercial discusses that origin, it also takes a curious turn by asking, “So who was the first person to say ‘Dabu-chi’?” In the end, it never quite gets to the true origin, but by the time you finish watching, you can’t seem to get “Dabu-chi” out of your head.

McDonald’s: “Chiki-Chicken THE Garlic Pepper” VersionJunichi Okada

Junichi Okada becomes a cheerful “twin adventurer”?! A comedic performance and an epic adventure movie in McDonald’s new TV commercial: “ChikiChikin THE Garlic Pepper”

The commercial titled “Chiki-Chicken THE Garlic Pepper” announces the return of the addictive chicken, now renamed Chiki-Chicken and revived with a garlic flavor.

Junichi Okada plays twin brothers in a dual role, unfolding in an adventure-style world reminiscent of a Hollywood film.

The result is a wild, distinctive, and entertaining commercial—be sure to watch it all the way through.

Compilation of McDonald’s commercials: A collection of ads featuring popular performers (21–30)

McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets Black Pepper Garlic “Grown-ups Have It Tough” EditionKumiko Aso, Noriyuki Hanawa

Kumiko Aso McDonald’s Spicy Chicken McNuggets Black Pepper Garlic “It’s Tough Being an Adult: Appearance” TV Commercial

This commercial, which plays like a parody of “It’s Tough Being a Man,” is titled the “Being an Adult Is Tough” edition for Spicy Chicken McNuggets.

Nobuyuki Hanawa of Knights plays the Tora-san role, and there’s a scene where he shares nuggets with a woman played by Kumiko Aso.

It’s a spot that clearly conveys the concept of a grown-up flavor that gives you a boost when you eat it.