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A roundup of commercials featuring Takumi Saito: from the latest spots to timeless classics.

Actor Takumi Saito, who drew attention with appearances in popular works such as the TV drama “Hirugao: Heijitsu Gogo 3-ji no Koibitotachi” (Hirugao: Love Affairs in the Afternoon) and the film “Shin Ultraman.” He has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films to date, as well as in many commercials.

Especially from the late 2010s to the early 2020s, he consistently ranked high in the number of brands using him in commercials, indicating his strong popularity among viewers.

In this article, we’ll introduce all the commercials featuring Takumi Saito.

They range from humorous spots to refreshingly clean-cut ones, so take this opportunity to check them out.

Compilation of commercials featuring Takumi Saito: from the latest spots to the classics (21–30)

Search smarter for your job hunt. “Customer Service” edition

Rika Izumi and Natsuko Yokozawa Appear / Indeed Commercial “Customer Service” Version

This is a commercial for the search engine Indeed featuring Takumi Saito and Rika Izumi, along with Daigo from the comedy duo Chidori and Natsuko Yokozawa.

Saito and Daigo go from being sharply dressed businessmen to working at a hair salon.

Izumi and Yokozawa, who start out as tough-looking delinquent-style “big sisters,” boldly switch to becoming apparel staff.

The four of them sing in a style reminiscent of “If You’re Happy and You Know It,” and their voices—unlike professional singers—have a certain unpolished charm that feels relatable.

The tune sticks in your head, so I think it’ll pop up when you’re in the mood to look for a job.

In that sense, this idea is brilliant.

Let the hunt begin for your next job. ‘Sauvage’ edition

Takumi Saito and Daigo (of the comedy duo Chidori) appear / Indeed commercial: “Daigo with a perm?!” edition

The “Indeed” commercial is fun because you get to see sides of Takumi Saitoh and Rika Izumi you’ve never seen before.

There are several versions, but the charm of this one might be the scene where Takumi Saitoh plays a hair salon employee and Daigo from Chidori is the customer.

What is the “impossible hairstyle” that the buzz-cut Daigo requests?! He asks completely seriously, but how on earth would you do it? And just imagining the finished hairstyle makes you laugh.

It’s a commercial that makes you think, “People can become anything, for sure!” (lol)

All-inclusive 1,480: “Sales in English” editionMirei Kiritani, Takumi Saitoh, Futenyan

Mirei Kiritani and Tetsurō Degawa star in Degawa’s Real Gachi English: “Sales in English” edition / Y!mobile TV commercial, 15 seconds

This commercial, released in 2017, features the popular actress Mirei Kiritani, comedian Tetsuro Degawa, and the cat Futenyan.

In this ad, comedian Yuriyan Retriever provides the voiceover for Futenyan, which became a hot topic.

It uses her comedy bit where English-sounding speech suddenly mixes in Japanese, and it’s pretty funny, isn’t it?

Android One New Model Debut! “Fast-Talking Cheer Squad” VersionTakumi Saitō, Tetsurō Degawa, Genichiro Tenryu

Y!mobile Commercial: “Y!mo Academy Fast-Talking Cheer Squad”

This commercial features the hugely popular actor Takumi Saitoh, comedian Tetsuro Degawa, TV personality Nana Suzuki, and former pro wrestler Genichiro Tenryu.

Each of them attempts a tongue twister related to KitKat, but everyone except Takumi Saitoh completely fumbles it.

Genichiro Tenryu, known for his gravelly voice, is especially hard to understand—you can’t make out a thing he’s saying, which makes it pretty funny.

Search smart for your job hunt. “Which Monk?” edition

Takumi Saito, Daigo from Chidori appear / “Indeed” commercial, “What kind of monk?” version

In Indeed’s commercial where Takumi Saito and Rika Izumi transform into people from various professions, this version adds Daigo from Chidori and Natsuko Yokozawa, doubling both the glamor and the laughs.

Saito’s permed hair with a suit is that handsome businessman look women probably love, while Daigo sports a rare side-parted style.

Izumi and Yokozawa’s flashy yet somehow cute yankee outfits with a decorated truck, plus their shop-clerk looks, are fun to watch too.

The banter among the four is downright addictive!

Let search be with your job hunt. “Part-time job search” edition

Takumi Saitoh starring – Job Hunting Edition / “Indeed” CM 2

This is a popular Indeed series in which Takumi Saitoh and Rika Izumi play people working in various occupations.

In this commercial, in addition to an apron like a café staff uniform and an amusement park mascot costume, they also appear as a pompadour-wearing carpenter and in outfits reminiscent of traditional ethnic clothing.

These two truly look good in anything they wear.

The commercial showcases the impressive versatility of the pair, who also thrive as models.

Search aplenty for your job hunt. “That suits you” edition

Rika Izumi and Natsuko Yokozawa Appear / Indeed Commercial “That Suits You” Version

This is a commercial for Indeed, which boasts a large global share as a search engine.

Takumi Saitoh, Rika Izumi, Daigo from the comedy duo Chidori, and Natsuko Yokozawa appear, transforming into various professions such as office worker, hairdresser, delinquent, and apparel shop clerk.

In addition to their outfits, if you look closely, the props and sets in each scene are meticulously crafted, making you go “Oh!” every time you watch.

The decorated truck (dekotora) is especially a must-see.