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Morinaga Milk Launches New Bifidobacterium TV Commercial "Akazukin-chan" Nationwide on April 13, 2026

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Published Apr 13, 2026 1:00 PM ・ Updated Jun 15, 2026 1:16 AM ・ 2 min read ・ Source: PR TIMES

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Morinaga Milk, with over 50 years of research into Bifidobacterium and gut flora, will begin nationwide broadcast of its new TV commercial, "Akazukin-chan," on April 13, 2026.
The commercial features Mao Asada as a Bifidobacterium researcher, Runa Nakashima as Akazukin-chan, and Shuntaro Fukui of GAG (voice of the wolf).

Morinaga Milk, with over 50 years of research into Bifidobacterium and gut flora, will begin nationwide broadcast of its new TV commercial, "Akazukin-chan," on April 13, 2026. The commercial features Mao Asada as a Bifidobacterium researcher, Runa Nakashima as Akazukin-chan, and Shuntaro Fukui of GAG (voice of the wolf). The CM video will be available on Morinaga Milk's official YouTube channel from 9:00 AM on the same day.

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Morinaga Milk has conducted over 50 years of research into Bifidobacterium and gut flora. The new TV commercial, titled "Akazukin-chan," will begin airing nationwide on April 13, 2026. The cast includes Mao Asada, Runa Nakashima, and Shuntaro Fukui (voice actor). The commercial's narrative involves Akazukin-chan (Runa Nakashima) questioning the wolf (Shuntaro Fukui's voice) about Morinaga Milk's yogurt and Bifidobacterium benefits, leading to Mao Asada, as a Bifidobacterium researcher, explaining that Morinaga Milk's Bifidobacterium is selected for human bodies. The commercial concludes with Akazukin-chan and the researcher eating Bifidus yogurt. The production agency is Dentsu Inc.

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FAQ

When will the new Bifidobacterium TV commercial by Morinaga Milk be released nationwide?

The new Bifidobacterium TV commercial titled "Akazukin-chan" will begin airing nationwide on April 13, 2026.

What is the title of Morinaga Milk's new Bifidobacterium TV commercial?

The title of Morinaga Milk's new Bifidobacterium TV commercial is "Akazukin-chan."

Who are the main cast members featured in the "Akazukin-chan" TV commercial?

The cast members in the "Akazukin-chan" TV commercial include Mao Asada, Runa Nakashima, and Shuntaro Fukui (voice actor).

What is the central theme or narrative of the "Akazukin-chan" TV commercial?

The commercial's narrative features Akazukin-chan questioning a wolf about Morinaga Milk's yogurt and Bifidobacterium benefits, with a researcher explaining their selection for human bodies.

How long has Morinaga Milk been conducting research into Bifidobacterium and gut flora?

Morinaga Milk has conducted over 50 years of research into Bifidobacterium and gut flora.

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