Nissin Cup Noodles commercials: A roundup of buzzworthy ads featuring outlandish, over-the-top direction.
Nissin Cup Noodles, a classic product that’s practically synonymous with instant ramen, is something many people have probably tried at least once.
In this article, we’ll be introducing some of those familiar Cup Noodles commercials!
When it comes to Nissin Cup Noodles ads, their defining feature is definitely their over-the-top, outlandish direction.
Sometimes you might even think, “Isn’t this going a bit too far?”—but that bold approach is what makes them so entertaining, and they’ve got lots of fans.
We’ve gathered a bunch of commercials that have aired over the years, so take this opportunity to check them out again.
Nissin Cup Noodles commercials. A roundup of the buzzworthy ads with outlandish direction (1–10)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “More Toppings” Version
This is a commercial that promotes the fact that Cup Noodles BIG now has more toppings, using a distinctive animation where the ingredients scurry around.
Centered on the mystery meat and imitation crab, many toppings crawl out of the cup, and even their size grows, expressing the extra value with a horror vibe.
The element that gives this comical animation its horror atmosphere is a parody of the song “feels like HEAVEN ~Kitto Kuru Kitto Kuru~.” It’s the well-known theme from the horror film “Ring,” and thanks to the movie’s image, it conjures the fear of an unknown presence drawing near.
The lyrics have been adapted to be about the increase in toppings, but since the melody is unchanged, it still feels tense, doesn’t it?
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles 'Have Some Laksa' EditionGeraardon
In a Cup Noodles commercial where an animated girl recommends laksa, Attack Nishimoto from the comedy trio Jyaradon appears.
Apparently, if you eat laksa, you turn into Attack Nishimoto, and if you eat even more, your head turns into laksa.
The CM’s song is a parody of MAISONdes’s “Keitai Misheteyo feat.
Hashimero, maeshima soshi.” They sing while telling you the highlights of laksa.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Summer Is Definitely Seafood” version
A commercial for one of Nissin’s classic Cup Noodles flavors, Seafood Noodles.
There used to be a commercial that featured “Gale-Force Winds, Slicked-Back Hair,” and in the summer of 2024, a new ad using that song appeared again.
The familiar laid-back illustrated animation and the parody version of “Gale-Force Winds, Slicked-Back Hair” are seriously catchy.
I bet many people find themselves watching to the end whenever this commercial comes on.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles PRO “Want to Put on Heavy Rotation” Version
This is a commercial introducing Cup Noodles PRO, which are lower in carbs and high in protein.
Set to a parody of the familiar song “Kaodon,” it highlights the product’s features and emphasizes that it’s perfect for people who train or are on a diet.
The animations of the characters who also appear in the “Kaodon” music video are surreal yet cute—you can’t help but want to watch it over and over!
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Love-the-Ingredients” Version / “Love-the-Ingredients: Continued” Version
The highly addictive commercials, “I Love the Fillings” and “I Still Love the Fillings.” Set to a parody of Fumie Hosokawa’s song “Suki Suki Su,” surreal characters dance along.
The unique call-and-response interjections are another highlight to listen for.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles 'Tantan New Year's Day' EditionNakayama Kinnikun
This is the New Year’s Day version of Cup Noodles Tantanmen that became a hot topic as a parody of the ’90s commercial for the energy drink Dadan.
Aired on New Year’s Day 2024, the ad plays on the rhyme between “tantan” and “gantan” (New Year’s Day in Japanese), with comedian Nakayama Kinnikun repeating it over and over with an indescribable expression, which is irresistibly funny.
It’s a hilarious commercial with a strong impact and a playful spirit.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “I Want to Eat Delicious Stuff: Kansai” Version
This pixel-art illustration, reminiscent of 1990s video games, is an ad introducing Chili Tomato Noodles.
This particular spot is titled the Kansai Edition, and the characters speaking in the Kansai dialect make a strong impression.
Along with the pixel art, the color palette heightens the visual impact, making it a memorable commercial you won’t forget after seeing it once.