A commercial featuring Shun Oguri. Its appeal lies in portraying a cool, mature man.
Since his debut in 1998, Shun Oguri has been an accomplished actor active in TV dramas, films, and even on stage.
His appearance in the drama Hana Yori Dango propelled him to instant household fame.
Today, he is one of the actors who represent Japan’s entertainment industry.
In this article, we’ll introduce all the commercials featuring Shun Oguri.
Recently, there have also been commercials that highlight his mature charm, so be sure to pay attention to the direction of each ad as you watch.
A commercial featuring Shun Oguri. The appeal lies in how it portrays the image of a cool, mature man (1–10).
Kao Humming Deodorizing Sensation: “Your Humming – The Parker Family” EditionNEW!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.
Earth Corporation Mondamin “Oral Age” Version / “Laughs a Lot” Version / “Daytime Usage Scene” VersionShun Oguri, Mei Hata
In the Earth Corporation Mondahmin commercial series, Shun Oguri and Mei Hata appear, delivering messages themed around oral health.
In the “Oral Age” segment, they speak in a calm setting, emphasizing the importance of daily care.
The “Smile Often” segment is set outdoors with energetic smiles, conveying the joy of laughing wholeheartedly.
The “Daytime Usage Scene” segment depicts taking care of your mouth during a busy day, highlighting how easy it is to incorporate into daily life.
Each spot ends with the line, “Let’s smile with a good mouth,” reinforcing a positive mindset.
It’s a refreshing set of commercials that connects smiles with health.
Suntory Pepsi Nex Zero Pepsi Strong 5.0GV Momotaro Series Episode 0 to Episode 5Shun Oguri, Shuhei Nomura
Many of you probably remember the commercial series aired from 2014 to 2017 in which Shun Oguri played Momotaro, as it became a major talking point at the time.
With visuals and direction that looked straight out of a Hollywood film, it was so stylish that you might not even have realized it was a Pepsi ad.
The BGM used in the commercial is Same Ol’ by the British rock band The Heavy.
Its powerful, heavy guitar riff leaves a strong impression—just hearing the intro can knock you out.
The “Ol’” in the title is an abbreviation of “Old,” so “Same Old” conveys the idea of repeating the same things.
The lyrics wryly depict unchanging, monotonous days, making it a track that can give you a push when you’re dissatisfied with the status quo or want to take on a challenge.
Kao Humming Deodorizing Effect Sweat & Oily Odor Type 'Humming Song Summer' VersionShun Oguri
This is a Humming commercial featuring Shun Oguri playing a salesperson who has to make rounds outside regardless of the hot season.
It promotes the idea that you won’t smell even if you sweat by putting it to song, and at the end of the ad, Oguri also sings, “Your Humming.” The original song used in this commercial is actually a parody version of “GOOD TIMIN’” by American singer Jimmie Jones.
The song was released in 1960 and was also covered in Japan by Kyu Sakamoto.
doda X The Key to Unlock Your Career: “Men” Version / “Women” VersionShun Oguri
This commercial depicts Shun Oguri as Mr.
doda X, answering the questions of people considering a job change.
It emphasizes the idea of switching jobs in a way that leverages one’s past career, and the expressions on their faces convey the sense of anticipation that comes with changing jobs.
Two types of consultations—one with a man and one with a woman—are portrayed, and the differing answers highlight doda X’s supportive approach of tailoring proposals to each individual.
The way he provides clear answers also conveys a sense of trustworthiness.
Kao Humming Deodorant Effect ‘Your Humming also comes in an Indoor-Drying type’ versionShun Oguri
Featuring Shun Oguri playing a father who does the laundry after coming home from work, this is a commercial for Humming.
It highlights, with an original song, that even if you can only do laundry at night and have to dry it indoors, you can still enjoy fresh, odor-free results.
Through the smiles of Oguri and his family, that refreshing feeling really comes across.
Kao Humming Deodorizing Sensation: Your Humming “Indoor Drying” EditionShun Oguri
This commercial conveys, through Shun Oguri earnestly engaging with the laundry, that using Humming Deodorizing Effect reduces the smell of indoor drying.
A key point is how delighted Shun Oguri looks throughout; the way he happily buries his face in the laundry suggests a rich, pleasant fragrance.
His spontaneous singing to his family further emphasizes a sense of happiness.