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 ads with outlandish direction (41–50)
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Eat It in Summer: Seafood” Edition
This Nissin Cup Noodles commercial—“Summer? Slurp Seafood.”—really sticks in your ears and eyes.
It sets the idea that cup noodles don’t sell well in the summer to a parody of Vocaloid producer Yukopi’s ‘Gale Headwind (Strong Wind All Back).’ If the ad caught your attention, be sure to listen to the original track too!
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Squid-Dodging Dance” Version
The song featured in the “Squid-Repelling Dance” commercial starring actress Sara Minami is seriously addictive, isn’t it? I heard that Yuiya Igarashi, who’s known as a fundoshi dancer and creates original music, did the choreography.
The oriental vibe and high addictiveness make it stick in your head, and the impact is off the charts.
In the “Summer Means Seafood” version that aired in the summer of 2020, he danced together with actor Arata Sato.
I feel like this year’s arrangement is a bit milder compared to 2020.
Apparently, it’s similar to the INDIAN VERSION of ‘PPAP,’ so definitely try enjoying them together.
You might just get a taste of India, for sure.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Work-From-Home Sea Dance” Version
The song used in the eye-catching “At-Home Sea Dance” commercial is an original track.
It was also used in the 2021 “Squid-Repelling Dance” commercial, so some viewers may have been curious about it.
The commercial features dancer Yuiya Igarashi, known for his fundoshi performances, and actor Arata Sato.
Igarashi’s choreography is sure to stick in your memory.
With its comical lyrics expressing the urge to play at the beach and its intricate rhythms, the song evokes a curious sensation as it suddenly overflows with an “Indian” mood.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Eight Flavors” VersionSara Minami
The song playing in the “Eight Flavors” version, where various Cup Noodles commercials air simultaneously.
It was created by Ryo Nagano—APOGEE’s vocalist and guitarist, who also worked on Awesome City Club’s hit ‘Wasurena’—together with Yasushi Nakatani.
The contrast between the refreshing cue from actress Sara Minami, who appears in the center of the screen, and the music is striking.
Since multiple spots play at once, various sounds overlap, creating harmonies that almost feel like dissonance—which is fascinating.
It’s tinged with a bit of grandeur.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles “Gundam” Version
A track by The Cro-Magnons, formed by members who previously belonged to famous bands such as THE BLUE HEARTS, SADS, and Gargoyle.
The song was used in Nissin Cup Noodles’ “Gundam” commercial, and its punchy yet loose vocals paired with tight instrumentation really amp up the energy.
As you watch the scene of Gundam standing up with a kettle in hand, you can’t help but feel a sense of exhilaration, as if something new is about to begin.
It’s a number that captures the excitement typical of Cup Noodles commercials, which are always a hot topic.
Nissin Foods Cup Noodles This One-of-a-Kind Flavor “BON JOVI” Version
It’s a single released by Bon Jovi in 1986, known in Japan either by the title “Forbidden Love” or by the phrase “Shot through the heart.” It was used as the song for the fourth installment of the Nissin Cup Noodles commercial series “This flavor is one of a kind in the world.”