Uploaded March 2019 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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SO, time for a bit of an interesting little detour, I think.

In late 2007-early 2008, I made DVDs of these Japanese commercial compilation uploads I found on YouTube that I really liked (I was 15, yes, I was always a dork) and fortunately, that included these compilations that disappeared off YouTube from the original uploader's suspension. But here's what I remember: the guy was a former American expat who lived and worked in Japan in the 90's.

He created 3-4 of these Japanese commercial compilations (or "CM" as they call it there) and themed them, like "Nice", "Funny" and such. I *think* this one's "Nice" but I'm not 100% sure.

Either way, this is *very* easily my favourite one of those compilations. It has such a warm, wholesome feel to it and some of the music is REALLY good (unfortunately, due to rights reasons I had to remove the JAL ad with Chang and Aska, but I thoroughly recommend the song used in that ad, as its a real belter: youtube.com/watch?v=tV3_P1jxiCA ). I'll upload the rest of these later, but for now, enjoy!

CONTENTS!: (Obviously, some of you may have to help me with some of these)
1) Kodak Advantix Film ad
2) McDonalds ad
3) UNISYS ad (Featuring Tokyo Disney Resort, both the visuals and music are super cosy and I've really missed seeing this, since these original uploads were taken down)
4) Sunstar Tonic shampoo ad
5) Sapporo ad
6) Sony Hi-Vision TVs ad (Yes, Hi-Vision WAS/IS Japan's version of HD and yes, the irony of this being uploaded in 4:3 and lower than 480p isn't lost on me.)
7) Panasonic Digicam ad
8) SmileVin eyedrops ad
9) TV ad for "Samurai Spirits" video game for Super Famicom (aka "Samurai Shodown" for SNES elsewhere)
10) TDK ad
11) Dekavita C ad
12) Toyota Duet ad
13) Daihatsu Midget II ad (Strangely cute ad, slightly off name but hey)
14) Suntory Coffee Boss drink ad
15) Mannan Life ad
16) UHA Sugar-Free Candies ad (Those crunching sounds are unnerving, but that's down to sound design more than anything else!)
17) Cubicle ad
18) Kowa ad for..."Freeze Relief"-style pain relief, maybe?
19) Clear Cream toothpaste ad
20) Ad for Macaroni Gratin and related pasta ready meals