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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 are trending] UCC Coffee Commercial Compilation (11–20)

UCC Original / UCC Black / UCC AmericanYumiko Araki

1979/80 UCC Coffee

The TV commercials introducing UCC Original, UCC Black, and UCC American canned coffee feature Yumiko Araki, who was active as an actress and idol singer.

She not only appears in the commercials but also sings the songs playing in the background.

In one of the commercials she starred in, she floats on the sea atop a bed-shaped inflatable, when a man suddenly emerges from the water, hands her a UCC coffee, and she drinks it.

Another commercial promotes a campaign where collecting lip marks on the cans could win you sports goods.

In others, you can enjoy various sides of Araki—dancing in sailor-like or Hawaiian outfits, savoring coffee with a mature air, and more.

In short, the commercials featuring Araki came in a variety of patterns.

“#I tried getting drunk on/with Marie Iitoyo” versionMarie Iitoyo

Got swallowed up by Marie Iitoyo!? Ultra-close “private” footage released

Marie Iitoyo, who works as a model and actress, appears in UCC’s BEANS & ROASTERS web movie.

Titled “I Got Drunk by Marie Iitoyo,” the commercial is filmed from the point of view of the coffee being drunk by Iitoyo.

The coffee is always by her side—at lunch, while gaming, watching a movie—and supports her in every scene.

Many viewers will probably find their hearts racing at the extreme close-up right before the sip.

The intimate, personal feel and the quirky concept make the video especially captivating.

UCC OriginalIsako Washio

UCC canned coffee “Feels good.” – Isako Washio – ♪ Tatsuro Yamashita “YOU MAKE ME FEEL BRAND NEW” (15+30 sec)

A lone woman dances at the water’s edge; played by Isako Washio, a girl in a swimsuit downs a can of iced coffee in one go to cool her flushed body under the scorching sun.

The song used is a popular track by Tatsuro Yamashita, included on the album “ON THE STREET CORNER 2” as the coupling song to “Odoroyo, Fish.”

UCC Regular CoffeeSadao Watanabe

UCC Regular Coffee

A commercial featuring Sadao Watanabe, the saxophone player who has led the jazz fusion scene for many years.

It shows him preparing and brewing drip coffee.

The unhurried time spent savoring coffee is wonderful, isn’t it? The background music is Sadao Watanabe’s “Good Time for Love,” a sophisticated track whose alluring, beautiful saxophone tone leaves a strong impression.

in JAMAICA “Dialogue with Nature” Version

Nice commercial: UCC Jamaica “Dialogue with Nature” version

This is a commercial stating that the beans used in UCC’s coffee are grown on the company’s own plantation in Jamaica.

From the footage, you can sense how challenging it is to cultivate coffee beans: the fields are on steep slopes, and thick fog sometimes settles over them.

The CM song is an original track by South American musician Lava Man Wayne.

UCC BREAKJean Reno

UCC BREAK Jean Reno

The King of Hell, Enma, is exhausted from work.

Then a mysterious beauty appears and hands him a coffee.

After taking a sip, Enma exclaims, “Delicious! Give me more, more!”—it’s a humorous commercial.

The star is the world-famous actor Jean Reno, whose comical performance is captivating.

Did you know such a big-name actor once appeared in a UCC commercial?

[Cast and Songs in the Spotlight] UCC Coffee Commercial Roundup (21–30)

UCC Regular CoffeePaul Mauriat

UCC Coffee Commercial - Paul 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.