Kirin Good Ale's New TV-CM Features Mrs. GREEN APPLE and a 500-Member Chorus Singing 'GOOD DAY'

Kirin Brewery Company, Limited (President: Hideki Horiguchi) announced that its 'Kirin Good Ale' has surpassed 50 million cumulative sales units* within approximately three months of its launch. In response to the great feedback, new TV commercials for 'Kirin Good Ale', titled 'Beer Packed with Feelings' (30 seconds) and 'Great Chorus' (90 seconds), will be broadcast sequentially nationwide starting Monday, May 18. The commercials feature Haruka Ayase, Mrs. GREEN APPLE, Minami Hamabe, and Ryohei Suzuki singing 'GOOD DAY' alongside a scaled-up chorus and instrumental band of about 500 members, vividly portraying the united desire to brighten Japan through the power of beer.

*Cumulative shipment volume as of Friday, January 9, 2026 (calculated in 350ml cans)

■ New TV Commercials: 'Kirin Good Ale: Beer Packed with Feelings' and 'Kirin Good Ale: Great Chorus'

The commercial starts with Mr. Omori's humming echoing in the silence. In response, the voices of an over 200-member chorus gradually overlap and spread. The four brand leaders, along with a total of about 500 chorus and band members, dynamically express the strong desire to 'brighten Japan' infused in 'Kirin Good Ale' by clapping, singing, and toasting to the rhythm. At the end, Ms. Ayase says joyfully, 'It's become amazing!' revealing her happiness at seeing how 'Kirin Good Ale' is beginning to be loved all over Japan.

■ Mrs. GREEN APPLE's original song 'GOOD DAY' specially arranged for this CM, sung by a total of about 500 people

In the new CM, a total of about 500 chorus and band members sing 'GOOD DAY,' written by Mrs. GREEN APPLE as a theme song for 'Kirin Good Ale.' Starting with Mr. Omori's solo humming, the song develops into a large a cappella chorus of over 200 members as the chorus and claps increase. Mr. Omori specially arranged 'GOOD DAY' for the new CM, expressing the exhilaration of 'Kirin Good Ale' starting to be loved all over Japan through the dynamic sound created by the chorus and band.

■ Interview footage of the four brand leaders released

Q. Please tell us your thoughts on the CM shooting and any memorable events during the shoot.

'Today, there were even more people singing together than before, so it was even more exciting than last time,' said Ms. Ayase. Continuing, Mr. Suzuki also looked back on the shoot, 'The last shoot was also fun with a huge number of people, but I was surprised to see that the number had more than doubled when I came to the set this time.' Ms. Hamabe realized the deepening of the bond among the four brand leaders, 'Having filmed repeatedly with this team, I feel like we are getting closer little by little. During the exciting scenes, I felt we were communicating a lot, and it was very enjoyable to shoot with even more excitement.' Furthermore, Mr. Omori, who performed the arranged version of 'GOOD DAY' for this CM shoot, reflected, 'As the number of shoots increased, we relaxed, made eye contact, and were able to make a real toast. There were about 500 people in the chorus and band, which is an amazing number. With everyone's enthusiasm to do their best, I think it was a warm set.'

Q. How is it to sing 'GOOD DAY,' written for 'Kirin Good Ale,' again with a chorus of over 200 people?

Looking back on the creation process, Mr. Omori said, 'From the time I received the offer, it was a request for a song that everyone could hum and become happy, a song that would increase the level of happiness in Japan.' He then expressed his thoughts, 'Seeing everyone singing on a day like this, I was deeply moved to see the scene I imagined at the time of production.'

Q. How has the reaction to 'Kirin Good Ale' been from people around you?

Ms. Ayase spoke about the reaction after the release, 'I received various comments like "I bought Good Ale!" and realized that it has really reached many people. The inside of the refrigerator at my parents' house has turned into "Kirin Good Ale," and we are all drinking it.' In addition, Mr. Suzuki spoke about his own drinking scenes, 'I have "Kirin Good Ale" in the refrigerator at home, and on days when I worked hard, I drink "Good Ale" at home.' Ms. Hamabe told an episode that showed her love for beer, 'When I see people buying it at stations, I walk around thinking I want to toast with this person right now.' Mr. Omori s