Commercials featuring Masato Sakai: a compilation of ads showcasing his radiant, memorable smile
Masato Sakai has long been recognized for his exceptional talent as a chameleon actor who can fully embody any role.
He has appeared in numerous popular works to date, and there are many titles—like Legal High and Hanzawa Naoki—that instantly come to mind when you think of “Sakai-san means ___,” right?
Sakai-san has also been in many commercials, and his radiant smile is truly captivating!
In this article, we’ll showcase all the commercials Masato Sakai has appeared in so far.
There are plenty of commercials with pleasantly crafted direction that will have you smiling along before you know it, so be sure to check them out.
Commercials featuring Masato Sakai: A compilation of memorable ads with his radiant smile (1–10)
McDonald’s Tokunald: “November FRY” EditionNEW!Masato Sakai
This is the familiar series of commercials featuring Masato Sakai as the character “Mr.
Tokuninarudo.” In this spot, which announces products sold at great prices every time, they introduce a limited-time offer: both medium and large sizes of McFry Potatoes are 250 yen.
Combined with Sakai’s high-energy pitch and the carefully crafted worldbuilding, it really leaves a lasting impression after just one viewing.
By the way, the recognizable song playing in the background is the William Tell Overture.
Many people probably know the melody but couldn’t quite recall the title, right?
Open House “My Home Man Collaboration” EditionMasato Sakai, Kaoru Okunuki, Chinatsu Yui Fujimoto
In this series depicting Masato Sakai as a “My Home Man” protecting his under-construction dream house from kaiju, the battle with the monster continues this time as well.
Now that the house is finally taking shape, the kaiju fights back more fiercely, and just when things get dangerous, there’s an unexpected twist: his daughter appears, suddenly grown to giant size.
It’s moving to see the daughter—who had been rebellious toward her father until now—speaking to the kaiju, but the tone also turns comical when the monster bites her arm and head, causing her to get angry just like her father.
Sakai’s ineffably bewildered expressions are another delightful touch that will make you laugh.
SoftBank Shirato Family Mystery Train: The Interrogation of Rei KikukawaRei Kikukawa, Masato Sakai
This is a SoftBank commercial that incorporates a parody of the Hazuki Loupe ads.
It’s one entry in the “Shirato Family Mystery Train” series, where Rei Kikukawa is questioned by a detective played by Masato Sakai.
In it, Kikukawa steps on a smartphone left on a chair and lets out a little “Eek!”, and she recreates elements from her Hazuki Loupe appearances, saying lines like “Lovely” and “I love it.” It’s a playful CM that shows the fun spirit of both SoftBank and Hazuki Loupe!
Open House My Home Man “INNOVAS” EditionMasato Sakai, Ryuji Akiyama
This commercial features a surreal world where Masato Sakai grows gigantic to protect his own land.
In this episode, while he fights to keep monsters from entering the plot where he plans to build his home, a commercial featuring Ryuji Akiyama can be heard.
As he battles with a single-family house in mind, he hears information that a condominium is also an option, and his face shows confusion.
The lightly spoken narration, his seemingly exaggerated look of surprise, and the battle with the monster together create a comedic atmosphere through their abundance of information.
Open House My Home Man Open House Shopping “INNOVAS” Version / “Remote Work Room” Version / “Kids’ Room” VersionMasato Sakai, Ryuji Akiyama
This is a series depicting the struggles of Masato Sakai, a.
k.
a.
“My Home Man,” as he fights to keep his under-construction house from being destroyed by a kaiju.
In this episode, amid the battle, a spirited voice from Ryuji Akiyama booms out from the TVs lined up at an electronics store.
With the energy of a TV shopping segment, he showcases Open House’s wide selection of properties.
Masato Sakai reacts to the voice he hears, but the fight is still ongoing—an amusing twist that leaves a strong impression.
Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation: “Someone You Can Talk About Everything With (A Couple’s Dream)”Masato Sakai
This is a commercial for Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation featuring Masato Sakai.
Aimed at a senior audience, it emphasizes the idea that you can consult about anything.
It conveys that the bank is a place where you can discuss things that are hard to say—or that you couldn’t say—to your family.
As Masato Sakai listens, worried expressions naturally turn into smiles.
The ad leaves a strong impression of Sakai’s reassuring presence as he listens quietly to customers.
With its clean, reassuring feel, it suggests you can seek advice comfortably.
The “Someone Who Can Speak for Us (Parents’ True Feelings)” Version
This series of commercials is comforting, featuring Masato Sakai as a wonderful banker with a gentle look and storytelling tone that makes you feel like you could tell him anything.
In it, a man who comes to consult about how to manage his retirement allowance ends up blurting out his innermost feelings.
He’s playing the exact opposite kind of banker from the Hanzawa Naoki series (lol).
It’s a commercial that makes consulting about money at a bank feel very approachable.