A collection of commercials featuring Kei Tanaka. A friendly set of ads highlighting his refreshing, charming smile.
Actor Kei Tanaka has appeared in numerous TV dramas and films, captivating many fans with his acting ability.
Outside of his works, his refreshing smile and approachable personality have also made him popular, and he frequently appears on variety shows and in commercials.
In this article, we’ll showcase all the commercials Kei Tanaka has appeared in so far.
We’ve compiled a wide range of ads, mainly from well-known companies such as Kikkoman and Kao, so please take this opportunity to have a thorough look.
Commercials featuring Kei Tanaka. A friendly collection of ads showcasing his charming, refreshing smile (1–10).
Kikkoman: Our Home Is a Yakiniku Restaurant — “Restaurant Flavor” VersionKei Tanaka
This is a commercial for Kikkoman’s Yakiniku Sauce, “Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san.” Kei Tanaka enjoys yakiniku at home and is surprised by the authentic flavor of “Wagaya wa Yakiniku-ya-san.” Then, what should have been his home suddenly transforms into a yakiniku restaurant, and the actress playing his wife turns into a male shop owner.
It’s an entertaining commercial with an over-the-top twist to highlight that the flavor is just like dining at a real restaurant.
AFURI × Kikkoman Soybean Noodles Collaboration Web Video: “AFURI × Soybean Noodles Collaboration Menu”Kei Tanaka
As part of a collaboration between the ramen shop AFURI and Kikkoman’s soy noodles, Kei Tanaka talks about the appeal of the soy noodles and how delicious the collaboration products are.
There are scenes of Kei Tanaka actually eating the products in the restaurant, which will likely make many viewers want to try them after his authentic tasting report.
Seeing Kei Tanaka in an apron also feels refreshingly novel.
Suntory Wellness Sesamin Vital: “My battery runs out after five o’clock” / “My battery never reaches MAX”Kei Tanaka
This is a commercial introducing Sesamin Vital, which helps reduce feelings of fatigue.
Kei Tanaka appears as an office worker and a dad, looking worn out and saying, “I feel like my battery’s about to die…” There are many chuckle-worthy scenes, like when a junior colleague mistakenly hands him a phone charger, or when his daughter checks whether his phone is charged.
They say the cause of fatigue is that your cells are getting rusty.
Boat Race BOAT IS HEART: Flames in the Heart — Episode 10: “An Unexpected Ending”Kei Tanaka, Kazuki Iio, Rena Takeda, Shono Hayama
The cast members fire up their hearts and put on an intense boat race.
Kei Tanaka, who took first place, confesses his feelings to Rena, who he believes has feelings for him, but she flatly rejects him, saying, “I’m going to marry Iio!” It seems everyone except Tanaka knew all along… He sprawls out like a sulking child, refusing to accept reality, but in the end he says, “Leave the speech to me,” and tries to congratulate the two of them.
JR East Shinkansen eTicket “You’re going to miss it” versionKei Tanaka
This is a commercial promoting JR East’s Shinkansen e-Ticket, emphasizing that it enables smooth boarding without worrying about missing your train.
It features Kei Tanaka, who appears concerned that his boss might miss the train; after their exchange, he recommends adopting the Shinkansen e-Ticket.
It comically contrasts two kinds of “missing out”: if you don’t fall behind the times, you won’t miss the Shinkansen either.
Wolt Japan: Bringing hospitality to life with ideas. “We’ve picked our recommendations for you!” editionKei Tanaka, Asami Mizukawa
This is a commercial introducing a Wolt feature that picks recommendations, catering to users who don’t want to risk a miss with their food choices.
Asami Mizukawa is shown struggling to decide on a menu, and Kei Tanaka, representing Wolt, suggests recommendations—her resulting smile really conveys the happiness, doesn’t it? The colorful visuals featuring a variety of foods also give the impression of expressing a sense of fun.
freee Accounting: “Easy Tax Filing with freee” EditionKei Tanaka
A cute penguin mascot appears before Kei Tanaka, who’s dreading filing his tax return.
It dances to music and spreads its flippers marked with a circle and a cross.
Showing him a smartphone and gently asking, “Could you handle a game of true-or-false?” it highlights how easy filing can be by answering questions with a circle or a cross.
After discovering freee, Kei Tanaka’s gloomy mood lifts, and his face brightens as if his earlier anxiety was a lie.