[November 2025] Introducing the latest commercials all at once! A roundup of must-see ads

Kao × Sports Be sharp, Be top. ~Polish your individuality and move forward.~ “Makoto Hasebe” version / “Yohei Ikeda” version / “Miyuu Yamashita” versionNEW!Makoto Hasebe, Yohei Ikeda, Miyu Yamashita

Kao × Sports “Be sharp, Be top. ~Polish your individuality and move forward.~” Makoto Hasebe Edition Video Advertisement

Kao × Sports 'Be sharp, Be top. ~Polish your individuality and move forward.~' Kao Track and Field Team, Yohei Ikeda Edition Video Advertisement

Kao × Sports “Be sharp, Be top. ~Polish your individuality and move forward.~” Miyu Yamashita Edition Video Advertisement

In this Kao commercial collaborating with athletes, they talk about how they turned setbacks and insecurities into fuel, honing their skills by making the most of their individuality.

Sharing their own experiences are soccer player Makoto Hasebe, track and field athlete Yohei Ikeda, and golfer Miyuu Yamashita.

It’s a reminder that even athletes thriving in their respective fields reached the big stage only after many twists and turns.

Hearing their stories makes you want to straighten up and do your best—it’s a commercial that gives you great motivation.

Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (PokePoke) “High-Class Pack ex” VersionNEW!Sairi Ito

[Official] TV Commercial: “High Class Pack ex” — Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (PokéPoke)

This is a commercial announcing the release of a new card pack for the smartphone game “Pokémon Trading Card Game Pocket (PokéPoke),” based on the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Each four-card pack is guaranteed to include at least one card rated Diamond 4 or higher, and the ad features Sairi Ito rejoicing as she scores a rare card.

Watching her expressions, you can practically feel the game’s fun and excitement.

JA Group: “Let’s connect the joy of food to the future with Nogizaka46” (version)NEW!Nogizaka46

TV commercial 2025, 30 seconds: “Let’s connect the joy of food to the future with Nogizaka46.” #Nogizaka46 #LocalProductionForLocalConsumption #JA #Agriculture

This commercial showcases Nogizaka46 members engaging with ingredients to highlight JA’s message: “Let’s carry the joy of food into the future.” A key point is the concept of “kokusho-kokusan” (producing and consuming domestically), conveying that being mindful of domestically produced ingredients deepens interest in food within Japan.

The members’ smiles as they interact with domestic ingredients are another highlight, expressing a positive attitude of enjoying great food while supporting farmers.

docomo iPhone 17 Pro “Toujou” VersionNEW!

iPhone “Appearance” version, 15 seconds

This commercial conveys that a new iPhone has arrived at Docomo through the appearance of the Poinko Brothers, the mascot characters.

As the boarding time for a flight draws near, they spot the debut of the new iPhone.

Their entranced gaze, forgetting what they were supposed to do, conveys a sense of anticipation for the iPhone.

The way people gather around and the Poinko Brothers’ dreamy stares comically depict the high level of attention and popularity the iPhone enjoys.

Kao SOFINA iP 'Medicated Stratum Toning Serum – Birth' VersionNEW!Fumiya Takahashi

SOFINA iP Medicated Keratin-Layer Toning Serum: Birth Edition 15-second Commercial featuring Fumiya Takahashi

This is an introductory commercial for a stratum-corneum toning serum that is said to penetrate the outermost layer of the skin.

Fumiya Takahashi appears in the ad, and his clear, radiant skin is strikingly showcased.

By highlighting active ingredients and emphasizing scientific backing, the commercial conveys a strong sense of credibility.

au Google Pixel Watch “Forgot Your Phone? Matsukare” versionNEW!FRUITS ZIPPER

Google Pixel Watch | au: “Tired of Forgetting Your Smartphone”

This commercial showcases how convenient the Google Pixel Watch is through FRUITS ZIPPER’s day out.

It starts with the key moment of realizing they forgot their smartphone, emphasizing that the watch can still be used and reliably supports going out, contributing to a more fulfilling daily life.

The song that further highlights the cheerful mood depicted in the footage is FRUITS ZIPPER’s “Pipopapo.” Its fast-paced, bright sound is striking, and combined with the light, airy vocals, it conveys a straightforward sense of fun.

Kao Humming Deodorizing Sensation: “Your Humming – The Parker Family” EditionNEW!Shun Oguri

Kao Humming Deodorizing Sensation: Your Humming, Parker Family Edition - 30-second Commercial (Shun Oguri)

In this commercial, Shun Oguri plays a father in a family who often wears hoodies.

It highlights a common laundry problem: the hood part is hard to dry and can develop a damp, musty smell.

The ad promotes that Humming can solve this issue, set to music.

The background music is a parody version of “Good Timin’.” The original song was released in 1960 by Jimmy Jones and is also known for having been covered by Kyu Sakamoto.