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Nissin commercials roundup. The over-the-top direction is making waves!

Nissin is a manufacturer that sells a wide range of instant foods, and products like Cup Noodles, Yakisoba U.F.O., and Donbei are especially well-known.

You see Nissin’s commercials on TV all the time, and their over-the-top direction often becomes a hot topic.

They’re packed with humor, and their distinctive vibe sets them apart from other companies’ commercials.

In this article, we’ll showcase a lineup of Nissin commercials that surely have many fans.

Please take your time watching and decide which one you like best.

Nissin commercials roundup: Their outlandish direction is the talk of the town! (31–40)

Nissin Cup Noodles ‘The Prince of Tennis II: Training Begins’ EditionNaomi Osaka

The Prince of Tennis × Kei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka [Compilation] Cup Noodles Tenipuri Collaboration CM Collection

In this commercial set in the world of the anime The Prince of Tennis, Kei Nishikori and Naomi Osaka appear, and it depicts the beginning of their training as they aim for the Grand Slams.

While the two are relaxing on a ship headed for their destination alongside the characters, Coach Mifune Nyūdō appears and powerfully announces the start of their training.

He presses a switch, the ship transforms, and they head into special training—conveying the sense that the story is just beginning.

Although neither of them speaks, their expressions clearly communicate their confusion, which is a fun touch.

Nissin Foods Donbei “Donbei with Blissful Fried Tofu” EditionYuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

Nissin Donbei “Donbei with a Happiness Fried Tofu” 30-second version / Yuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

The horror-style touch is striking, with Dongitsune, played by Rihito Itagaki, suddenly appearing from behind Yuriko Yoshitaka in a dark room.

But the lights come on right away, and the scene shifts to the usual warm atmosphere.

In this commercial, they introduce Donbei’s aburaage, emphasizing that it’s made with 100% whole soybeans and crafted using the same method as tofu shops, which makes it fluffy and delicious.

Watching it probably made many people crave a bowl of Donbei, don’t you think?

Nissin Cup Noodles 2020! Fire it up from your hometown! #Local CM Fest “Kanto” EditionKei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka, Rui Hachimura

Kei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka, and Rui Hachimura parody local commercials!? Fully recreating regional ads like Setagaya Shokuhin’s “Glucosamine.” Nissin Foods’ new TV commercial: “2020! Fire it up from your hometown! #LocalCM Fest.”

This commercial has a comical, retro vibe, showing top athletes eating Cup Noodles through a distinctive style of animating still images.

It parodies various ads, including ones from Setagaya Shokuhin, comically animating Kei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka, and Rui Hachimura.

The music, visual structure, and narration are all modeled after the original commercials, so it could be fun to guess which ads they’re referencing.

The limited number of source materials also helps emphasize the comedic feel.

Nissin Cup Noodles 2020! Fire it up from the hometown! #Local CM Festival “Shizuoka” EditionKei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka, Rui Hachimura

Nishikori × Osaka × Hachimura [Shizuoka] ♪ Let’s fire it up from our hometown! / Nissin Cup Noodles CM

In this retro-style commercial, Kei Nishikori, Naomi Osaka, and Rui Hachimura appear in photos and comically promote Cup Noodles.

The distinctive song playing is a parody of “Gakuseifuku no Yamada,” said to be known by everyone from Shizuoka Prefecture, which further highlights the ad’s unique world.

The photos of the smiling athletes holding Cup Noodles move around in a way that feels a bit eerie, making the imagery stick in your head.

With phrases inspired by the original jingle—like “We’ve got Rui on our side”—the spot also conveys the athletes’ strength.

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Happy New Year: I Want Money” EditionNaomi Osaka

[Aired in 2019] Kei Nishikori vs. Naomi Osaka Nissin commercial

Kei Nishikori and Naomi Osaka face off in an unexpected game of hanetsuki, trading shots as powerful as in tennis.

It starts with live action and then transitions into animation, where the rally escalates with even more intensity.

Signature, special-move-like shots such as the “Naomi Cannon” and “Air Kei” explode onto the scene, building excitement about how this match will conclude.

The animation’s overall Japanese aesthetic enhances the dynamism of the visuals, making the energy of the footage stand out even more.

Nissin commercials roundup: Their outlandish direction is making waves! (41–50)

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles PRO “Want to Put on Heavy Rotation” Version

NISSIN CUP NOODLE PRO CM “Want to Put on Heavy Rotation – Nice to Meet You, I’m Matsuo; Chiaki Mayumura” Version 30 Seconds

This is a commercial introducing Cup Noodles PRO, which are lower in carbs and high in protein.

Set to a parody of the familiar song “Kaodon,” it highlights the product’s features and emphasizes that it’s perfect for people who train or are on a diet.

The animations of the characters who also appear in the “Kaodon” music video are surreal yet cute—you can’t help but want to watch it over and over!

Nissin Foods Chicken Ramen “Please make it, Tokoro George” versionMana Ashida, George Tokoro

Mana Ashida CM Nissin Chicken Ramen Please Make It Tokoro George Version 30s

This commercial shows George Tokoro making Chicken Ramen at the request of Mana Ashida, highlighting the wide range of variations and deliciousness.

After accepting her request, Tokoro heads to a field and tries his hand at creating variations using freshly harvested vegetables.

You can feel the excitement of wondering what they’ll end up making through the smiles the two share while cooking.

It’s a video that strongly emphasizes a positive atmosphere, with smiles both while making and eating.