A roundup of Merit commercials: the charm lies in their portrayals of family love!
Many people are likely familiar with Kao’s shampoo “Merit,” since it’s always stocked at drugstores.
The company actively produces commercials as well, so you may have seen them.
In this article, we’ll introduce a wide range of Merit commercials, both old and new, all at once.
Many Merit ads are heartwarming and depict family love.
Be sure to pay attention to the stories in the commercials as you watch.
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A compilation of Merit commercials: captivating direction that portrays family love! (1–10)
Kao Merit “Happiness” Version
This is a Meritto commercial featuring illustrations drawn with a soft touch that leave a strong impression.
The footage depicts the wonderful days of a parent and child, and just watching it warms your heart.
The tagline, “Family, Love, and Meritto,” is lovely as well, highlighting that it’s a perfect shampoo for households raising children.
Kao Merit “Lots of Good Things for Everyday Life” EditionSatoshi Tsumabuki
This is the song used in the Merit commercial featuring Satoshi Tsumabuki.
It’s a perfect match for the ad’s understated, unspoken atmosphere.
Kinuko Honma, who sings “Ike Ike Watashi,” the track used in the commercial, has worked on many CM songs.
“Ike Ike Watashi” is marked by its lively, rhythmic singing and fun vibe.
Its simple, straightforward lyrics and melody are easy on the ears—you could listen to it forever.
It’s an approachable CM song that makes you want to hum along.
It’s likely to put you in a positive mood.
Kao Merit × Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba “Sweat of Absorption” VersionHidetoshi Nishijima, Yo Yoshida
Mrs.
GREEN APPLE’s pleasant high-tone vocals shine.
The commercial that uses their youthfully pop song “Doodle” is Kao Merit × Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, “Sweat of Enthrallment.” The song’s refreshing vibe nicely evokes the image of a clean, freshly washed feel!
Merit commercials roundup: captivating portrayals of family love! (11–20)
Kao Merit “Spring Mother and Daughter” (version)Rena Tanaka, Suzune Hikichi, Zenta Umegaki
This commercial warmly conveys the feeling of family, depicting a mother and daughter using Merit, talking about how it feels to use it and catching up on each other’s lives.
As they wash their hair, they share hair-related stories and celebrate small joys together—a scene of everyday happiness.
The exchanges of smiles between Rena Tanaka and her daughter further emphasize the happiness captured in the visuals.
The light, airy singing in the background also evokes the simple joys of daily life.
Kao Merit 1988Yuriko Ishida
This commercial promotes the benefits of achieving fresh, beautiful hair through the presence of Yuriko Ishida.
The way the product thoroughly removes dirt and transforms hair to a radiant shine comes across clearly in the shopping scene, where her hair gleams.
The refreshing atmosphere of her smiling and letting her hair flow is accentuated by the song from Circus.
The overall emphasis on smiling is also an important point, giving the impression that positive emotions are being expressed.
Kao MeritMakiko Esumi, Mayuko Takada, Chiriko Sakashita
This commercial promotes the idea that Merit can solve various hair concerns such as dryness and stickiness.
After her daughter points out issues with her hair, Chiriko Sakashita consults with Makiko Esumi and Mayuko Takada about her worries, and learns that Merit is a good solution.
The smiles they show after using Merit convey that their concerns have been thoroughly resolved.
Hasegawa Ayumu’s sound logo effectively emphasizes the benefits of Merit.
Kao Merit 1988Yuriko Ishida
This commercial highlights the cleansing power of Merit to remove dirt and protect the scalp, conveying that this leads to brighter days.
It features Yuriko Ishida washing her hair with Merit and letting her hair flow, with her smile expressing the joy of beautiful hair.
Enhancing the refreshing atmosphere of the visuals is Takako Okamura’s song “Kagayaki” (Radiance).
The piano-centered, dazzling sound and her soaring vocals convey not only a sense of freshness but also a positive, uplifting feeling.