A compilation of TV commercials featuring Kentaro Sakaguchi: from the latest spots to his past appearances.

LION Soflan Airis ‘Hello, NEW AIR. ~First Time~’ Version

Kentaro Sakaguchi shows off a refreshing guitar performance, calling out “Hello” with Nana Komatsu — new commercial for Soflan Airis

This is a commercial that promotes how laundry becomes soft when you use Soflan Airis, conveyed through the presence of Kentaro Sakaguchi and Nana Komatsu.

Sakaguchi plays the guitar while Komatsu waits for it to be finished as she reads a book, evoking an expectation of a softness that leads to relaxation.

The song that further accentuates the gentle atmosphere depicted in the visuals is Bialystocks’ “Hoozue” (Chin in Hand).

It features a strikingly resonant bass, with various instruments gradually joining in, and the layering of sounds and vocals conveys a sense of warmth.

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kappamaki

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Shinkin Central Bank: “Consultation is the Door to the Future” (version)Kentaro Sakaguchi

Shinkin Central Bank: “Consultation Is the Door to the Future” — 30-second version

This is a commercial for Shinkin Central Bank that begins with the words, “There are things we can achieve when we all work together.” In the opening, many examples of collaborative efforts are shown, such as sports, an orchestra, a festival mikoshi, and even the shooting of a commercial.

It goes on to say that business is one of these, and declares that Shinkin Central Bank and regional Shinkin banks will provide united support.

Kentaro Sakaguchi’s calm narration leaves a positive impression and instills a sense of trust and reassurance as you watch.

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Hane Keisuke

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Let’s ask Nomura about that. “The Highest Compliment” editionHiroshi Tamaki, Kentaro Sakaguchi

Nomura Securities CM Kentaro Sakaguchi Hiroshi Tamaki [The Highest Compliment] Version

This is Nomura Securities’ 2017 commercial, “Ask Nomura: The Highest Compliment.” Kentaro Sakaguchi plays a new employee at Nomura who becomes flustered when elderly clients—a gentleman and a lady—tell him they’ll “introduce him to someone good,” so he consults his senior colleague played by Hiroshi Tamaki.

Tamaki replies that it’s “the highest compliment.” Introducing someone to someone else is a sign of trust.

Let’s ask Nomura about it. ‘The 100-Year Life’ edition.Hiroshi Tamaki, Kentaro Sakaguchi

[Japanese Commercial] Nomura Securities “100-Year Life” (Hiroshi Tamaki / Kentaro Sakaguchi)

This is Nomura Securities’ 2018 commercial, “Let’s Ask Nomura: The 100-Year Life.” Next to Kentaro Sakaguchi, an elderly man holding a baby is sitting in a chair.

Look closely and it turns out to be Hiroshi Tamaki in special makeup made to look old.

Tamaki addresses viewers, saying that in this era where a 100-year life is becoming the norm, he wants to be a partner in thinking about managing assets over a long lifetime.

Let’s ask Nomura about it. ‘New Breeze’ edition.Hiroshi Tamaki, Kentaro Sakaguchi, Mei Nagano

[CM] Nomura Securities

This is the 2018 Nomura Securities commercial, “Let’s Ask Nomura: A New Breeze.” Mei Nagano, a new employee, appears alongside Hiroshi Tamaki and Kentaro Sakaguchi, who work at Nomura Securities.

As Kentaro Sakaguchi says, “We want to be a partner in life,” Mei Nagano jots it down with a pen that has a pink pom-pom on the top…

It all hints at the arrival of a cute, slightly ditsy junior colleague.

Power to dreams. Dreams to power. “Magewappa” editionHiroshi Tamaki, Kentaro Sakaguchi

Hiroshi Tamaki and Kentaro Sakaguchi: Two New Nomura Securities Commercials Compiled

This is the 2018 Nomura Securities commercial “Empowering Dreams, Dreaming of Power: Magewappa.” In it, senior employee Hiroshi Tamaki, who works at Nomura Securities, uses magewappa—bentwood containers made from cedar—as an example to teach his junior, Kentaro Sakaguchi, that “Japan is a treasure trove.” You can’t help but nod along at Sakaguchi’s line where he expresses a bit of doubt about why they had to come all the way into the mountains just to learn about work.

Power to dreams. Dreams to power. “Red Brick” editionHiroshi Tamaki, Kentaro Sakaguchi

Hiroshi Tamaki and Kentaro Sakaguchi: Two New Nomura Securities Commercials Compiled

This is Nomura Securities’ 2018 commercial, “Power to Dreams, Dreams to Power: Red Bricks.” It’s part of a series where senior employee Hiroshi Tamaki mentors junior employee Kentaro Sakaguchi.

Using the purpose of building something with red bricks as a metaphor, it teaches the importance of working with clear goals.

You can also relate to the junior’s feeling—agreeing with the lesson, yet wondering, “But why teach it here, of all places?”