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[Chocolate is…] Meiji commercial. A collection of commercials for snacks, ice cream, and dairy products.
As the catchphrase goes, “When it comes to chocolate, it’s Meiji,” and Meiji is famous for its chocolate bars.
In addition to chocolate, they also make sweets like ice cream, as well as dairy products such as yogurt, and even protein products like SAVAS.
In this article, we’ll showcase a roundup of Meiji’s commercials.
Don’t miss the ads for their irresistibly snackable chocolates and their body-friendly dairy products.
Be sure to watch while keeping an eye on the popular cast members, including Yui Aragaki and Kento Kaku.
[Chocolate is…] Meiji commercials. A collection of commercials for snacks, ice cream, and dairy products (1–10)
Meiji Double Skincare Yogurt “Outside” VersionNEW!
This commercial features Aya Ueto introducing Meiji W Skincare Yogurt, which helps care for UV exposure from the inside.
A trio of women also appears, seemingly determined not to expose their skin to any ultraviolet rays—they’re in full protective gear with hats, masks, sunglasses, and parasols.
You can’t tell who’s who at all, but their serious commitment to UV protection definitely comes across.
Meiji W Skincare Yogurt “Very Serious” VersionNEW!
When it comes to UV care, topical sunscreen is well-known, but Meiji W’s skincare yogurt lets you care for UV exposure from the inside of your body.
Aya Ueto introduces its effectiveness and convenience, along with MED’s research findings, on a sky-themed set.
The three women who had been worn out by UV rays also brighten up as they pick up the product.
Meiji Delicious Milk “Awareness” VersionNEW!Aya Ueto
After delivering a profoundly meaningful line—”It’s the things we usually don’t notice that actually complete the world”—Aya Ueto declares, “In other words, for a latte, it’s the milk!” prompting an immediate retort: “What do you mean?” In the latter half, it emphasizes that using delicious milk to make a latte results in a highly polished, delicious drink.
Aya Ueto’s confident expression leaves a strong impression.
Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 Uncle R “Gargling and Handwashing” VersionNEW!
Some of you who saw Earl-ojisan, the character in the commercial, might have thought, “Huh?” The designer is Norio Hikone, who also created the famous Karl-ojisan.
As he watches a boy and some animals washing their hands and gargling, Earl-ojisan peers into the faucet.
Then the water gushes out and soaks him.
And where did that frog behind him come from…? It’s hard not to wonder.
Meiji Probio Yogurt R-1 “Neighborhood Chat” Version / “Not at Ease” Version / “In a Flash, It’s a Crisis” VersionNEW!Yukie Nakama, Yuno Nagao
In the commercials for Probio Yogurt R-1, which highlight anxieties and pitfalls in health management, the cast appears with only their faces against a red background throughout the series.
Yuno Nagao solemnly nods along with an “I know, right~” to an adult water-cooler-style chat, and in sync with Nagao’s passionate words about health management, Yukie Nakama falls into holes or rolls away.
Packed with gags that make anyone chuckle, it’s a delightfully entertaining set of ads to watch.
Meiji Delicious Milk Series “Awareness” EpisodeNEW!Aya Ueto
This is a commercial with an impressive push-in shot of Aya Ueto.
The flowing hair and the pace of her blinking make time feel slower, creating a curious sense of tension.
When it switches to the product explanation, the framing changes, clearly signaling a shift from thought to reality.
Since only Ms.
Ueto herself knows what she’s thinking, it’s no surprise everyone is startled when she says, “If it’s a latte, then it’s about the milk.” You can understand why it makes people want to chime in with, “What do you mean?”
Meiji Bulgaria Yogurt One Shot “Why” Version / “Debut” VersionNEW!Hanazawa
Nanoka Hara gets a bit frustrated—like when she just misses getting on the elevator, or when she notices her friends posting fun-looking photos on social media.
It’s Chopi who makes her realize the cause is her gut bacteria.
Chopi is a character representing the intestines—cute, yet hilariously shaped exactly like intestines.
This series also includes commercials that focus on the product, put together as simple, straightforward visuals.