Compilation of Kikkoman commercials: ads for seasonings like soy sauce and ketchup.
Kikkoman is a long-established manufacturer with a history dating back to the Edo period.
Building on its many years of soy sauce production, the company has expanded into a wide range of condiment-centered products, including noodle soup base (mentsuyu), ponzu, Worcestershire sauce, and sauce for simmered or braised meats.
It’s also well known that Del Monte, which sells ketchup and tomato juice, is a subsidiary of Kikkoman.
In this article, we’ll showcase a comprehensive selection of Kikkoman Group commercials, both old and new.
With star-studded casts featuring the likes of Haruka Ayase and Sho Hirano, these ads are a treat—so be sure to take your time and enjoy them.
Kikkoman commercial compilation: condiment commercials like soy sauce and ketchup (1–10)
Kikkoman Soy Sauce & Mirin: “The Sukiyaki Method” / “The Sukiyaki Cycle”NEW!Narration: Ren Meguro
This is a soy sauce and mirin commercial in which Ren Meguro passionately talks about his love for sukiyaki and his particular preferences.
In the “Sukiyaki Style” version, he shares his specific way of eating sukiyaki, and in the “Sukiyaki Cycle” version, he reveals that he regularly makes and eats sukiyaki at home throughout the year.
In both commercials, close-up shots of the sukiyaki pot are featured, making it all but certain that watching them will make you crave sukiyaki.
Kikkoman Del Monte Lycopene Rich Series “Devotion” Edition / Rich Jelly Series “Which Rich Are You?” EditionNEW!Hanazawa
This commercial introduces the variations in Del Monte’s Lycopene Rich series, expressing the excitement for this rich, sweet lineup through Nanoka Hara’s appearance.
The storyline is clear: she tries each product, and the progression from a surprised expression to a smile conveys how different it feels from what came before.
While the focus here is on lycopene, it also briefly mentions other rich series, encouraging viewers to try whatever interests them.
Overall, the bright visuals give the impression of a positive feeling—that you can deliciously get your nutrients.
Kikkoman Del Monte Pure Fruit “Fruits That Grant Your Whims”Hanazawa
It shows Nanoka Hara saying she wants to “enjoy fruit easily” and introduces Pure Fruits.
In the commercial, we see Hara on a workday—commuting, getting her makeup done—and at the end she enjoys Pure Fruits in her dressing room.
It clearly conveys that you can easily enjoy fresh fruit even when you’re busy.
Kikkoman "Our Home Is a Yakiniku Restaurant" – "Our Home Becomes a Yakiniku Restaurant" editionKenichi Matsuyama
This is a commercial for “Wagaya wa Yakinikuya-san,” a yakiniku sauce that has long been loved at the family dinner table.
In this ad, Kenichi Matsuyama uses Wagaya wa Yakinikuya-san when grilling meat at home and is surprised by how delicious it is.
The way he savors its deep richness and strong umami, exclaiming, “This tastes just like a restaurant…,” and showing a blissful expression is particularly memorable.
In the final part of the commercial, the home living room transforms into a yakiniku restaurant, fully showcasing the product’s appeal.
Kikkoman Uchi no Gohan “The Song That Makes Parents and Kids Better – Eggplant Version”Kenichi Matsuyama
This commercial shows, through Kenichi Matsuyama’s cooking, that Kikkoman’s “Uchi no Gohan” makes vegetables delicious.
The dish featured here uses eggplant, highlighting how easy and tasty eggplant can be.
The way the cooking progresses in time with the song and the happy expressions when tasting the food are also striking, conveying that the ease of use enhances the fun of cooking.
Kikkoman Always Fresh Squeezed Raw Soy Sauce 'The Man Who Thinks Only of Deliciousness: Zucchini' EditionRen Meguro
This commercial, which shows Ren Meguro on a bus pondering what to have for dinner, is a unique one that really sticks with you once you’ve seen it.
Thinking about dinner is ordinary enough, but he’s cradling freshly pressed raw soy sauce to his chest, imagining its delicious taste and smiling as he thinks—that’s the quirky part.
While the surreal scene leaves a strong impression, many viewers are likely intrigued, wondering if it’s really so tasty that it could make him smile like that.
In this ad, he eats grilled zucchini with soy sauce, and even that simple preparation looks incredibly appetizing.
AFURI × Kikkoman Soybean Noodles Collaboration Web Video: “AFURI × Soybean Noodles Collaboration Menu”Kei Tanaka
As part of a collaboration between the ramen shop AFURI and Kikkoman’s soy noodles, Kei Tanaka talks about the appeal of the soy noodles and how delicious the collaboration products are.
There are scenes of Kei Tanaka actually eating the products in the restaurant, which will likely make many viewers want to try them after his authentic tasting report.
Seeing Kei Tanaka in an apron also feels refreshingly novel.