[U-Can commercials] Looking back at the most memorable commercials over the years

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.

U-Can’s commercials have drawn attention not only for their messages encouraging certification and trying new things, but also for featuring popular actors and celebrities.

They’re the kind of ads that make you feel inspired—almost ready to start something yourself.

In this article, we’ll look back and introduce U-Can commercials from over the years.

From nostalgic classics to the most recent spots, enjoy the journey!

[U-Can Commercials] Looking Back at Memorable Classics (11–20)

U-Can: Be More Yourself “Kenta Kiritani” VersionNEW!Kenta Kiritani

[U-Can] For You to Be Yourself [Kenta Kiritani] 15-second Commercial

This commercial is a message of encouragement from U-Can for people trying to take on something new.

Kenta Kiritani says, “If it’s something you’re good at, you’ll surely be able to keep at it,” inspiring viewers to try challenging themselves with what they love or what they’re good at.

In the background of the CM, Kiritani sings “Boku ga Boku de Aru Tame ni” (“For Me to Be Myself”).

Released in 1983 on the album Seventeen’s Map, it’s one of Yutaka Ozaki’s signature songs.

Its lyrics, which sing about continuing forward while facing oneself, have moved many people over the years.

Raise the rankinglower

Hane Keisuke