Alice Hirose makes a new discovery!? "I thought non-alcoholic drinks were for when you can't drink." Kirin Greens Free renewed with improved satisfaction and hop aroma
Kirin Brewery appointed actor Alice Hirose as the new image character for the renewed non-alcoholic beverage 'Kirin Greens Free' and will broadcast a new TV commercial starting April 6.
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- 📰 Published: April 6, 2026 at 09:00
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Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (President: Hideki Horiguchi) has appointed actor Alice Hirose as the new image character for the non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage "Kirin Greens Free" (hereinafter "Greens Free"), and will sequentially broadcast the new TV commercial "GREEN and FREE" (15 seconds) nationwide starting Monday, April 6.
The renewed "Greens Free," manufactured from January this year, has improved satisfaction and hop aroma while maintaining its traditional refreshing taste, making it even more delicious. The setting for this new commercial is the bank of a lush green stream with soft spring sunlight filtering through the trees. Basking in the sparkling sunlight reflecting on the water surface, Alice Hirose, drinking "Greens Free" for the first time, realizes its refreshing taste, saying, "I thought non-alcoholic drinks were for when you can't drink." It tells a story of discovery. It appeals to the GREEN and FREE 0.00% charm of "Greens Free," perfect for when you want to refresh or feel exhilarated. Please pay attention to the new commercial where you can enjoy Hirose's natural and unadorned expressions, looking as if she blends into nature, such as her drinking it deliciously with her eyes closed, her comfortable reaction of "Haa~" after drinking, and the product cuts clad in freshness and crispness.
[New TV Commercial Overview]
Title: "GREEN and FREE" (15 seconds)
Starring: Alice Hirose
Broadcast Start Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Broadcast Region: Nationwide (excluding some areas)
CM Main URL: https://youtu.be/pL-5X_eerJo
[Shooting Episode]
Hirose's shooting took place in mid-February at a studio in Tokyo. On the day, Hirose acted in front of a green screen for chroma key compositing and a large monitor displaying pre-recorded real scenery. It was a difficult performance, imagining the surrounding scenery and sounds in her head every time, but she carefully discussed fine details such as the most appropriate expression, mood, and reaction for the scene with the director, pursuing the best shot. Also, this is Hirose's first appearance in a commercial for a non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage. In the drinking cut, after taking a sip, there was a scene where she was surprised by the pleasant taste that differed from the previous non-alcoholic image. During breaks, she amiably exchanged words with the staff, livening up the set, and sometimes echoing happy laughter of "Ahahahaha." The set was constantly enveloped in a peaceful atmosphere due to her infinitely natural and attractive behavio
The renewed "Greens Free," manufactured from January this year, has improved satisfaction and hop aroma while maintaining its traditional refreshing taste, making it even more delicious. The setting for this new commercial is the bank of a lush green stream with soft spring sunlight filtering through the trees. Basking in the sparkling sunlight reflecting on the water surface, Alice Hirose, drinking "Greens Free" for the first time, realizes its refreshing taste, saying, "I thought non-alcoholic drinks were for when you can't drink." It tells a story of discovery. It appeals to the GREEN and FREE 0.00% charm of "Greens Free," perfect for when you want to refresh or feel exhilarated. Please pay attention to the new commercial where you can enjoy Hirose's natural and unadorned expressions, looking as if she blends into nature, such as her drinking it deliciously with her eyes closed, her comfortable reaction of "Haa~" after drinking, and the product cuts clad in freshness and crispness.
[New TV Commercial Overview]
Title: "GREEN and FREE" (15 seconds)
Starring: Alice Hirose
Broadcast Start Date: Monday, April 6, 2026
Broadcast Region: Nationwide (excluding some areas)
CM Main URL: https://youtu.be/pL-5X_eerJo
[Shooting Episode]
Hirose's shooting took place in mid-February at a studio in Tokyo. On the day, Hirose acted in front of a green screen for chroma key compositing and a large monitor displaying pre-recorded real scenery. It was a difficult performance, imagining the surrounding scenery and sounds in her head every time, but she carefully discussed fine details such as the most appropriate expression, mood, and reaction for the scene with the director, pursuing the best shot. Also, this is Hirose's first appearance in a commercial for a non-alcoholic beer-taste beverage. In the drinking cut, after taking a sip, there was a scene where she was surprised by the pleasant taste that differed from the previous non-alcoholic image. During breaks, she amiably exchanged words with the staff, livening up the set, and sometimes echoing happy laughter of "Ahahahaha." The set was constantly enveloped in a peaceful atmosphere due to her infinitely natural and attractive behavio