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[Cast and songs trending] A roundup of UCC Coffee commercials
UCC, the first company in the world to sell canned coffee and still beloved today as the go-to brand for canned coffee.
They’re also well-known for operating the Ueshima Coffee Company cafes.
In this article, we’ll showcase a roundup of UCC commercials! We’ve picked out everything from the classic ads featuring Deep Purple’s “Black Night” to nostalgic spots and the latest releases.
In particular, recent commercials often draw attention for their cast, which many of you may be curious about.
Now, let’s take a look together at these must-see UCC commercials!
[Cast and Songs in the Spotlight] UCC Coffee Commercials Summary (1–10)
UCC Ueshima Coffee UCC TOTONOU by BLACK Sugar-Free “Totonou Me” Version
This is a commercial introducing TOTONOU, a rare product that’s both coffee and a Food with Function Claims.
It reportedly supports increased energy expenditure at rest, so many people who drink coffee every day may be thinking, “Maybe I should switch to this.” It’s an eye-catching ad for those who drink coffee daily and those who are concerned about their body shape.
UCC Ueshima Coffee UCC Mizuire Coffee “The Appeal of Mizuire Iced Coffee” edition
This commercial straightforwardly conveys the appeal of UCC’s water-brewed iced coffee through users’ impressions.
It highlights how easy it is to enjoy—much like using a barley tea bag—and expresses how effortlessly it fits into daily life, since you just leave it to brew.
The smiles of people enjoying their coffee are memorable, and the ad also does a solid job of emphasizing how delicious it is.
COFFEE LOVER’s PLANET “UCC GOLD PLANET” VersionMichiko Kichise
This is a commercial with a very striking tagline: “Coffee isn’t a liquid, it’s people.” Actress Michiko Kichise provides the narration, gently introducing the coffee.
From beautiful coffee cherries to a single cup, it’s made through the passion and skill of many people.
The background music by the Gipsy Kings is also brilliant and lovely.
BLACK Unsweetened ‘True Coffee Journey #1’ VersionMunetaka Aoki
A simple narration-only commercial with just: “Nature teaches us what truly matters,” “Black coffee needs no flavoring,” and “UCC Black Unsweetened.” The BGM is Deep Purple’s “Black Night,” which has been used for UCC Black Unsweetened since 1994 and has become synonymous with the brand.
An edit that breaks the main riff in parts effectively highlights the product.
Misato Watanabe
It’s a TV commercial from around 1988—so nostalgic.
Misato Watanabe walks through a vast sunflower field, and three kangaroos quietly follow behind her carrying coffee.
Not just the kangaroos’ faces, but even the sun’s face looks like it resembles someone… It has that warm, familiar feel.
I bet many people felt their hearts pierced by Cupid’s arrow at Misato Watanabe’s radiant smile.
UCC Regular CoffeePaul Mauriat
A rare commercial featuring Paul Mauriat, the French composer, conductor, and pianist.
The music in the ad is also by Paul Mauriat: “HOT ON THE SCENT.” During a break, Mauriat sits at the piano, enjoys a cup of coffee, and relaxes.
It ends with the catchphrase, “Coffee is music.” Both the commercial and the piece are crafted with great care, and even now, watching it is truly enchanting.
UCC OriginalKoichi Tabuchi
Koichi Tabuchi, who was active with the Hanshin Tigers, appears in it.
The ad draws a parallel between Tabuchi selecting the right pitches to hit home runs and UCC selecting quality beans to make coffee.
During his playing days, Tabuchi was called a “home run artist” for the majestic arcs of his homers, and his excellent pitch selection was also highly regarded.
By featuring Tabuchi, who enjoys strong trust among baseball fans, the ad significantly boosted UCC Coffee’s brand image.