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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 commercial roundup: the outlandish direction is the talk of the town! (51–60)

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “I Want to Eat Delicious Stuff: Kansai” Version

[Commercial] Nissin Cup Noodles: “I Wanna Eat Umaimon — Kansai” Edition

This pixel-art illustration, reminiscent of 1990s video games, is an ad introducing Chili Tomato Noodles.

This particular spot is titled the Kansai Edition, and the characters speaking in the Kansai dialect make a strong impression.

Along with the pixel art, the color palette heightens the visual impact, making it a memorable commercial you won’t forget after seeing it once.

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles: ‘Samurai in Brazil’ Version

Nissin Cup Noodles Commercial: “Samurai in Brazil” Edition

This is a commercial that aired in 2014, featuring a lone samurai who appears in Brazil and shows off his soccer skills.

His acrobatic freestyle football performance and brilliant dribbling excite the locals.

It’s a cool commercial that presents a Japanese brand to the world.

The background music features a Tsugaru shamisen performance by the second Miyama Mitsumasa, enhancing the distinctly Japanese coolness of the visuals through the music as well.

Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei “Unmatched Deliciousness: The Strongest Donbei” VersionYuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

Nissin Donbei commercial: “Unmatched, Ultimate Deliciousness Donbei” 30-second version / Yuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

This is a Donbei commercial where Rihito Itagaki appears as the Don Gitsune alongside Yuriko Yoshitaka.

The ad showcases the deliciousness of the “Ultimate Donbei,” said to be crafted with meticulous care.

When Yoshitaka asks one question after another—“How’s the noodles? The kakiage? The broth?”—Itagaki answers each time with “The strongest!” which viewers found adorable.

Also noteworthy is Yoshitaka’s shy expression at the end when she asks, “What about me?” and he replies, “The best!”

Nissin Foods Nissin Donbei ‘Second-String Donbei Donkaburi’ VersionYuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

Nissin Donbei commercial: 'Second-String Donbei Double-Booking' 30-second version / Yuriko Yoshitaka, Rikito Itagaki

This is a Donbei commercial that makes your heart skip a beat with the interactions between Rikito Itagaki, who plays Dongitsune-san, and Yuriko Yoshitaka.

While the classic Kitsune Udon and Tempura Soba tend to steal the spotlight, the ad highlights that there are other delicious Donbei options too.

After introducing the charm of these non-standard but very tasty Donbei varieties, the two say “ready, set” and pick which one they want to eat—Yoshitaka and Itagaki choose the same Donbei, creating a romantic vibe.

It’s a memorable commercial with a heart-pounding development that keeps you on edge as you watch.

Compilation of Nissin commercials. The outlandish direction is making waves! (61–70)

Nissin Foods Hialmoist ‘Beauty moves to the next stage’ version

Nissin Foods Hyalmoist CM “Beauty to the Next Stage” (version)

The copyright line “Beauty goes to the next stage, beyond just supplementing” is as beautiful as the Nissin Foods–produced Hialumoist commercial itself.

With claims like “patented lactic acid bacteria” and “lactic acid bacteria that target the body’s hyaluronic acid,” its health benefits are well established.

It’s a piece that makes you think, “Nissin really goes on the offensive even with such a gorgeous commercial!”

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles HUNGRY DAYS ‘Is this youth or what?’ Edition

[CM] Nissin Cup Noodles HUNGRY DAYS Aoharu, seriously? 2017 (2)

This is the 2017 “HUNGRY DAYS” series collaboration commercial with Kiki’s Delivery Service.

It remakes the Ghibli classic in the style of a coming-of-age anime, depicting the romance between Kiki and Tombo as high school students.

Even though the setting differs from the original, the anime draws you into its world seamlessly, giving it a uniquely captivating charm.

The background music features BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Kinen Satsuei” (“Commemorative Photo”), a memorable track with refreshing sound and lyrics that seem to portray the hearts of young people in their youth.

Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “FREEDOM” Version

Nissin Cup Noodles Freedom

As part of the FREEDOM-PROJECT, this is one of the commercials that aired between 2006 and 2008.

The animation, created with Katsuhiro Otomo—known as the author of Akira—was used, and many viewers likely paid close attention to its animation style and story.

Even now, watching it is exciting—it’s a captivating commercial.

The BGM features Hikaru Utada’s 2007 release “Kiss & Cry,” a love song with strikingly unique lyrics that even include the words “Nissin Cup Noodles!”