A roundup introducing both old and new commercials featuring Mei Nagano!
Actress Mei Nagano debuted as a child actor in 2009 and is now active as a popular actress.
Her appearances in works such as “Half Blue” (Hanbun, Aoi.) and “Mr.
Hiiragi’s Homeroom” (3-nen A-gumi: Ima kara Mina-san wa, Hitojichi Desu) drew even more attention and propelled her to stardom.
She has also appeared in numerous commercials, so many of you have probably seen her in ads while watching TV or video platforms.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the commercials Mei Nagano has appeared in so far!
They’re all uplifting commercials that showcase her charming, bright smile, so be sure to check them out.
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Introducing all old and new commercials featuring Mei Nagano! (41–50)
Calpis Water “Wholehearted Boy” VersionMei Nagano
This is a cover of ‘Zenryoku Shounen’ by Mei Nagano.
It’s a song that matches the clean, refreshing image of Calpis.
The original has a powerful, encouraging feel, but Mei Nagano’s version of ‘Zenryoku Shounen’ seems to have a delicate touch, doesn’t it? It feels like a song that would be great for everyone to sing at karaoke! It gives the impression of joyfully celebrating youth.
UQ mobile ‘Close-Up on Smartphones & Faces’ EditionKyoko Fukada, Mei Nagano
In the commercial “Smartphone & Face Close-Up,” featuring Kyoko Fukada and Mei Nagano—eldest and youngest of the UQ Sisters—appearing as themselves, the upbeat dance-music-style track used is an original song made for the CM.
Even in the short runtime, the four-on-the-floor beat gets your body moving! The melody combines catchy energy with a cool vibe, and it’s so appealing it wouldn’t be surprising if it were sold or streamed somewhere.
It’s a number that makes you want to keep riding the beat long after the commercial ends.
Asahi Soft Drinks Calpis 100th Anniversary “Graduation” VersionMei Nagano
This is the “Graduation” commercial for Asahi Soft Drinks’ Calpis brand, celebrating its 100th anniversary, featuring Mei Nagano.
A high school girl leaves behind commemorative graduation art, and just as the mood turns sentimental, a chalkboard drawing announcing “We’re having a reunion” appears.
It’s the epitome of youth—a CM that perfectly suits Calpis.
The BGM is UA’s cover of Kenji Ozawa’s 1994 song “Lovely.”
Suntory Green Tea Iyemon “Two Tea Masters” VersionMasahiro Motoki, Mei Nagano
Joe Hisaishi is a world-renowned composer.
His piece “Oriental Wind” is well known as the theme song for Suntory’s Iyemon commercials.
Among them, the “Two Tea Masters” version stands out as a quiet work that really brings the music to the fore.
In it, Masahiro Motoki and Mei Nagano face each other in a tea room, with a cup of tea placed between them.
The garden in the background perfectly matches the image of the music.
By the way, it’s said that each commercial features a different arrangement of “Oriental Wind.” Since it hasn’t been released on CD, let’s check out the commercial footage.
UQ mobile: “Megumi no Hito” EditionKyoko Fukada, Mikako Tabe, Mei Nagano
In the commercial titled “Megumi no Hito,” Kyoko Fukada, Mikako Tabe, and Mei Nagano appear as the UQ Three Sisters wearing happi coats.
The song used is “Megumi no Hito,” which shares its title with the CM.
It was released in 1983 as the first single after Rats & Star changed their name from Chanels.
The track has been covered by many artists, including Kumi Koda and The Ventures, and has been loved by multiple generations for many years.
In the CM, however, it’s not Rats & Star or member Masayuki Suzuki singing.
The lyrics also aren’t the same as the original; they’ve been cleverly rewritten to match the content of the commercial.
Suntory Iyemon Rich Flavor ‘Care and Craft’ EditionMei Nagano
Joe Hisaishi’s “Oriental Wind,” which plays in Suntory Iyemon Koi Aji’s “Care and Effort” commercial, is actually a staple that’s been used in Iyemon ads since 2004.
True to Hisaishi’s reputation in film music, the melody’s beauty is striking, and it perfectly suits a traditional Japanese aesthetic.
Paired with Mei Nagano carefully preparing tea, the message of “meticulously crafted tea” really comes through.
The pairing of visuals and music is exquisite—it honestly makes you want to take a sip.
AJINOMOTO Knorr Cup Soup “Morning Mug: The Song That Makes You Want to Eat – Corn & Tomato”Mei Nagano
Mei Nagano is a popular actress in high demand for dramas, films, and commercials.
In Knorr’s cup soup ad “Asa-Magu: The Song That Makes You Want to Eat – Corn & Tomato,” she even takes on the challenge of singing! By including onomatopoeic words like “toro-toro” (creamy) and “juwa” (juicy) in the lyrics, it conveys how delicious the cup soup is, making it sound truly appetizing.
The tune is poppy and cheerful, so it’ll probably make kids crave it too! And the few lines at the end that don’t actually describe the soup’s taste are a little bit funny!