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A roundup of Mizuho Bank commercials: ads with a warm, inviting feel

Mizuho Bank is known as one of the megabanks.

Mizuho Bank has branches in all 47 prefectures, so you’ve probably seen one in your area.

Its commercials also air frequently, so you’re likely to come across them while watching TV.

In this article, we’ll showcase a selection of Mizuho Bank’s commercials from this major financial institution.

In addition to featuring popular actors and actresses, the commercials are characterized by their emphasis on convenience and trustworthiness.

As you watch, pay attention to both the cast and the direction.

Mizuho Bank Commercial Compilation: Commercials with a Warm Atmosphere (11–20)

Mizuho Bank Mileage Club Card “ANA” EditionMao Inoue

Mizuho Bank commercial featuring Mao Inoue

This is a mileage club card commercial set in China.

Mao Inoue is on a boat when the boatman asks her why she came to China.

After staring at his face for a moment, she suddenly speaks rapidly, explaining that she came using the miles she’d saved by frequently using the card in her daily life.

The contrast between her expression while staring at the boatman and her fast-paced response is amusing, making the commercial irresistibly funny.

Mizuho Bank 2013 CommercialMao Inoue

Mizuho Bank TV commercial, 2013

This commercial promotes Mizuho Bank as a supporter company of Japan’s national soccer team while declaring that it is also the number one supporter for its customers.

In this CM, actress Mao Inoue serves as the narrator, surrounded by staff members dressed in soccer uniforms.

Their warm smiles convey a sense of trust and reassurance.

The background music features Enya’s “Only If,” with her beautiful vocals and the distinctive string accompaniment leaving a strong impression.

Mizuho Bank “Rivals” VersionHifumi Abe

One MIZUHO CM 'Rivals' Version 30 seconds

This is a memorable commercial that begins with a high school baseball player watching footage of Hifumi Abe’s match and saying, “Abe-kun’s really giving it his all.” After the ballplayer, a female welder, an office worker, a dancer, and others appear one after another, speaking with pride about their own jobs and activities, saying, “We’re not losing to anyone either!” Watching it makes you think, “I’ll do my best too!”—it’s a wonderful ad.

The BGM features NUMBER GIRL’s signature song, “OMOIDE IN MY HEAD.” The lyrics, filled with words that evoke a sense of youth, are striking, so please give it a listen while reading along with the lyrics.

Mizuho Bank “Make Your Dreams Come True” VersionMao Inoue

Mizuho Bank: We want to be a force that helps make dreams come true. “Making dreams come true” — Mao Inoue

In this commercial, which highlights the desire to stand by and support customers, Mao Inoue puts those feelings into words.

Many viewers likely felt, “I can trust them!” when they heard the message about walking together to make their dreams come true someday.

The background music features a song from the 1980 film Xanadu.

It has a bright, refreshing vibe and is very pleasant to listen to.

Mizuho Bank “United in Our Resolve, Moving Forward”

Mizuho Japan National Soccer Team TV Commercial 'Together as One, Forward' 30 seconds

A passionate commercial features various teams—such as soccer and cheerleading—forming huddles.

Watching them speak about their goals and unite their voices lights a fire in our own hearts.

The song playing in the background of this wonderful footage is the classic cheer anthem “Sore ga Daiji,” which celebrates the importance of never giving up.

The original is a 1991 track by Daiji MAN Brothers Band, but this commercial uses a choral version.

Mizuho Financial Group: ‘SAMURAI BLUE’s Blue Challenge – Aiming for the Pinnacle of World Soccer’ (version)Natsuki Deguchi

TV Commercial: “SAMURAI BLUE’s Blue Challenge — To the Pinnacle of World Soccer” [Mizuho Official]

This commercial focuses on SAMURAI BLUE, whom Mizuho also supports, portraying their determination to reach the top of the world while conveying the spirit of our support.

Accompanied by narration from Natsuki Deguchi and centered on scenes from the sport, it powerfully communicates the dynamism and the drive to push forward into the future.

Further highlighting that strength and dynamism is an original track by Kabanagu.

While creating a sense of weightless atmosphere with digital sounds, the music also conveys a sense of speed, evoking the image of charging ahead into the future.

Compilation of Mizuho Bank commercials. Commercials with a warm atmosphere (21–30)

Mizuho Bank: “Convincing! NISA with Mizuho” EditionNana Eikura, Taizo Harada

Taizo Harada shocked! Nana Eikura deadlifts 130 kg: “I can do 30 kg” / Mizuho Bank new commercial

This is a Mizuho Bank commercial that highlights how they carefully and clearly explain NISA.

In the ad, Taizo Harada from 2023 appears, thinking, “I want to start NISA, but I’ll look into it first…,” when Taizo Harada from 2024 shows up and says, “It’s been a year and you still haven’t started,” conveying that even a year later he hasn’t taken the first step.

Then, Nana Eikura, a Mizuho Bank employee, gives Harada a thorough explanation of NISA.

For people who, like Harada, want to start NISA but don’t quite understand it, this is a commercial worth checking out.