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.
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Nissin Cup Noodles commercials: A roundup of the buzzworthy, over-the-top ads (31–40)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles HUNGRY DAYS 'Is this youth or what?' Edition
This is the 2017 “HUNGRY DAYS” series collaboration commercial with Kiki’s Delivery Service.
It remakes the Ghibli classic in the style of a coming-of-age anime, depicting the romance between Kiki and Tombo as high school students.
Even though the setting differs from the original, the anime draws you into its world seamlessly, giving it a uniquely captivating charm.
The background music features BUMP OF CHICKEN’s “Kinen Satsuei” (“Commemorative Photo”), a memorable track with refreshing sound and lyrics that seem to portray the hearts of young people in their youth.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles NO BORDER “Hope” Version
This is a commercial from 2004 that makes viewers reflect on global social issues.
In a certain overseas city, Cup Noodles are lined up in a row to mark the boundary with a neighboring area, and people live their lives without crossing that line.
However, toward the end of the commercial, a boy picks up one of the Cup Noodles forming the boundary and breaks the line, and in the climax, he is shown eating Cup Noodles together with a man who had been on the other side.
The background music for the commercial features Mr.Children’s “Tagatame.” With lyrics that prompt us to think about world peace, the song pairs perfectly with the commercial’s narrative.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles HUNGRY DAYS One Piece 'Summit Cavalry Battle' Version
This is one of the “HUNGRY DAYS” series commercials, known for its youth-anime style, created in collaboration with ONE PIECE.
It depicts ONE PIECE characters taking part in a cavalry battle at a school sports festival, delivering a sense of immediacy and making for a highly engaging piece.
With popular characters appearing one after another, it’s a must-watch for fans of the original.
The background music features Maximum the Hormone’s “Hungry Pride,” whose heavy, loud rock sound paired with distinctive lyrics creates a truly one-of-a-kind world.
In this commercial, the characters’ dialogue takes center stage, so the song is hard to hear—be sure to check out the music video or other sources to listen to the track as well.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles This flavor is one of a kind in the world “Jamiroquai” version
This is a commercial from the parody song CM series “This Flavor Is One of a Kind in the World,” which aired in 2010.
It features a parody of Jamiroquai’s signature 1996 release “Virtual Insanity,” and many people were likely shocked by it at the time.
The commercial also uses footage from the famous music video, and it may have sparked many viewers’ interest in the song.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “HUNGRY K” VersionKei Nishikori
Airing from December 31, 2017, this commercial features professional tennis player Kei Nishikori during a season when he was plagued by injuries and steadily continued his training.
It portrays him as having a hungrier spirit than any other player as he works toward a comeback.
The music was provided by audioforce from Berlin, a regular in the commercial song scene.
Nissin Cup Noodles commercials: A roundup of the buzzworthy ads with outlandish direction (41–50)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Happy New Year: I Want Money” EditionNaomi Osaka
This commercial, shot in monochrome, depicts a one-on-one showdown between Naomi Osaka and Kei Nishikori.
Seeing two athletes together—especially with an atmosphere hinting at a serious clash—gets your heart racing and glues your eyes to the screen, doesn’t it? The music that colors the direction is by The 50 Kaitenz.
From the very beginning, they throw in shouts that inject a sense of dynamism.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Attack on Mystery Meat” Edition
A collaboration commercial with the popular anime Attack on Titan.
Released online on June 11, 2018 as a web-only video for Cup Noodles Smoky Chili Soy Sauce featuring “rare mystery meat.” It shows the Survey Corps members like Eren and Levi acting completely differently from usual—wielding a fork and a kettle as they drive out the mystery meat.
It’ll give you a little chuckle!