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For the new Au no Santaro commercial (from smartphone service KDDI’s au), the special video features the cast like video game characters taking on a demon. Momo-hime (portrayed by Murayama Kirari) alongside father Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota), Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta) Read More …
The latest “Au no Santaro” CM (for KDDI’s au mobile phone service) was released and it features Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku) talkin gabout the Korabo Kaigi (collaboration meeting). Meanwhile, the other CM features Nanao’s Oto-chan character getting upset towards Okayama Amane’s Ikkyu-chan character, after he Read More …
KDDI’s Au (a smart phone service) currently has the #1 commercials in Japan with the “Au no Santaro” CM series featuring Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta), Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) and Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku), along with their girlfriends and special guest characters. Read More …
The latest “Au no Santaro” CM (for KDDI’s au mobile phone service) was released and it features the return of Orihime (portrayed by Kawaei Rina) as Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku) is reunited to the girl he loves…despite her showing him a lot of tough love. Also, Read More …
In a surprise guest appearance in the popular KDDI’s “au no Santaro” CM series, actor Kamiki Ryunosuke who stars in the au “Ishiki takasugi! Takasugi-kun” (High awareness! Takasugi-kun) CM series makes his second appearance, but now he brings his friend Kosugi-kun (portrayed by Nakagawa Taishi). Read More …
In a surprise guest appearance in the popular KDDI’s “au no Santaro” CM series, actor Kamiki Ryunosuke who stars in the au “Ishiki takasugi! Takasugi-kun” (High awareness! Takasugi-kun) CM series makes an appearance: An interview is featured on moviecollectionjp’s YouTube channel:
“Au no Santaro” was announced by the CM Research Institute as the “Most Favorable CM” of 2018, followed by SOFTBANK’s Shirato Family (Mystery Train CM) at second and NTT docomo at third. This year, the top 3 mobile phone companies have topped the favorable CM’s Read More …
The latest “Au no Santaro” CM (for KDDI’s au mobile phone service) was released on November 1st and it featured Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta) and Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) admiring kaitenzushi (conveyor belt sushi) operated by Oto chan (portrayed by Nanao). Read More …
In the last “au no Santaro” CM, Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta) and Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) are shocked to see three Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku). The other two happen to be Kin-chan’s younger brothers, Gintaro and Dotaro. In the latest CM, Ura-chan Read More …
In the latest “au no Santaro” CM, Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta) and Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) are shocked to see three Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku). What’s happening? The other two happens to be Kin-chan’s younger brothers, Gintaro and Dotaro. How will Ura-chan Read More …
The latest “Au no Santaro” CM (for KDDI’s au mobile phone service) was released on Sept. 20th and it features the return of Ori Chan. Back in July 2018,Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta), Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) are hanging out with Kin-chan Read More …
With KDDI’s Au (a smart phone service) promoting a new family plan campaign, a new “Au no Santaro” CM was released on Sept. 12th. The CM features Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta), Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) and Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku) talking about Read More …
With KDDI’s Au (a smart phone service) promoting a new “Family Natsu” (Summer Family) campaign, a new “Au no Santaro” CM was released back on July 31st. And now the full version (over four minutes long) of that CM was released today: Back in July Read More …
With KDDI’s Au (a smart phone service) promoting a new “Family Natsu” (Summer Family) campaign, a new “Au no Santaro” CM was released on July 31st. Back in July 29th, a CM featured Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta) explaining to Momo-chan (portrayed by Read More …
With KDDI’s Au (a smart phone service) promoting the Tanabata Lucky Lottery campaign, a new “Au no Santaro” CM was released on June 29th. The video features Urashima “Ura-chan” Taro (portrayed by Kiritani Kenta), Momo-chan (portrayed by Matsuda Shota) and Kin-chan (Hamada Gaku) with Kin-chan’s Read More …