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[Cast and songs trending] A roundup of UCC Coffee commercials

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.

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 Commercial Roundup (21–30)

“#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.

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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.”

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MAJORMasayuki Sera

UCC Coffee, “Measure” commercial, Masanori Sera

Masayuki Sera appeared in the UCC canned coffee “MAJOR” commercial that features Queen’s “We Are The Champions.” Sera looks fantastic—drinking coffee in a cool, masculine, and sexy way.

The footage of him sipping coffee in the wind feels just like a music video.

To introduce the birth of a man’s “Major,” a coffee with aroma, sharpness, and rich flavor, the team wanted to emphasize masculinity, which is why the ruggedly masculine Masayuki Sera was chosen.

The strategy hit the mark perfectly—the result is a striking video that both men and women can’t help but fall for.

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In conclusion

We presented a roundup of UCC commercials. Since these are UCC ads that claim the world’s first canned coffee, we selected a wide range—from very old spots to ones that aired recently. For those who remember the era, the older commercials were probably nostalgic. Meanwhile, many of the recent ads feature performers who are currently in the spotlight, so I hope you found the information you were looking for.