Hotto Motto to Release New TV Commercial for May Products Featuring 7-Member Idol Group "CANDY TUNE"! "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" Episode to Air from May 8 (Fri)
Hotto Motto will begin airing a new TV commercial, "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" featuring the 7-member idol group "CANDY TUNE" nationwide from May 8 (Fri). In conjunction with this, new products "Mala Tang Bento" and "Gapao Rice" series will be launched, and a campaign offering original clear files to purchasers will also be implemented.
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Plenus Co., Ltd. operates 2,423 Hotto Motto take-out bento stores nationwide as of the end of April 2026. Hotto Motto also delivers new product information on its official SNS channels "X and Instagram" (#HottoMotto).
Hotto Motto will sequentially broadcast a new TV commercial, "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" featuring the 7-member idol group "CANDY TUNE," nationwide from May 8 (Fri). Prior to the broadcast, a making-of movie offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the commercial shoot will be released on the official YouTube channel today, May 1 (Fri).
Additionally, a in-store campaign will be held from May 8 (Fri), where customers who purchase the "Mala Tang Bento" or "Gapao Rice" series will receive an "Original CANDY TUNE Clear File."
(Hotto Motto Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hottomottochannel)
■ TV Commercial Overview
The commercial for the new May products, "Mala Tang Bento" and "Gapao Rice," continues from the first installment, set in a vibrant Asian world, with "CANDY TUNE" members appearing in Asian-themed costumes. At the beginning, three members are seen hesitating, saying, "Hmm, which one should I choose?" They are then introduced to "Stimulatingly spicy and numbing! Mala Tang" and "Addictively spicy! Gapao Rice." The members' harmonious interactions and their expressions as they deliciously savor the food are a must-see. It's an energetic commercial packed with the joy of choosing.
・Title: "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" Episode
・Broadcast Start Date: May 8, 2026 (Fri)
・TV Commercial: https://youtu.be/KxynzXpzcyc (Now available on Hotto Motto Official YouTube)
■ Episode from the CM Shoot
Prior to the TV commercial broadcast, a making-of movie capturing the atmosphere of the filming set will be pre-released on Hotto Motto's official YouTube channel from May 1 (Fri). During the shoot, there were many scenes where the members had to synchronize their poses and lines, but they practiced with smiles throughout. During the tasting, as soon as the lids were opened, they exclaimed, "It smells so good!" and "The aroma of Gapao... it's like Thailand here now!" When asked for their impressions of the taste, they were very satisfied, saying, "This is not bento quality!" and "It's great that I can eat this so easily!" Please enjoy the making-of movie, which conveys the good relationship among the "CANDY TUNE" members.
・CM Making-of Movie: https://youtu.be/D15eg-Km2CE
(Now available on Hotto Motto Official YouTube)
■ Product Overview
Addictively numbing spiciness! "Mala Tang Bento" with plenty of ingredients
The "Mala Tang Bento," with its appealing numbing spiciness, makes its debut. A chicken-based soup is blended with honjozo soy sauce, doubanjiang (chili bean paste), sansho pepper, hua jiao (Sichuan peppercorn), and chili peppers. Furthermore, mala jiang (Sichuan chili paste) and douchi jiang (fermented black bean paste) are added to bring out a deep, rich flavor. You can enjoy a sharp, pungent spiciness and a gradually numbing authentic taste. The ingredients include cabbage, onion, carrot, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, pork, and chewy flat vermicelli, totaling seven types. It's a satisfying and voluminous meal. Additionally, the "Cheese Mala Tang Bento," which offers a harmonious blend of mellow cheese and spiciness, will also be available. The cheese melts into the soup, allowing you to savor a rich and profound flavor.
This is the authentic taste! Spicy and addictive "Gapao Rice"
The popular seasonal menu item "Gapao Rice" returns this year. Minced chicken is stir-fried fragrantly with "Thai imported" gapao sauce, seasoned with holy basil and spices. It's an authentic taste, just like the local cuisine, with an addictively stimulating spiciness. You can enjoy variations in taste by squeezing lemon for a refreshing acidity or by adding the accompanying nam pla (fish sauce) for a unique umami and deep flavor. This year also sees the debut of the noodle-type "Gapao Mazemen" (Gapao Mixed Noodles). The spicy ingredients blend well with the chewy medium-thick noodles, creating an irresistibly delicious taste.
・Products for Sale
Numbing Spicy Mala Tang Bento: 730 yen
Mellow Cheese x Numbing Spicy Cheese Mala Tang Bento: 830 yen
Easy Authentic Thai Cuisine Gapao Rice: 690 yen
Perfect with Chewy Noodles! Gapao Mazemen: 690 yen
*All prices include tax.
*Product contents may vary at some stores.
・Release Date
May 8, 2026 (Fri)
・Stores
2,423 Hotto Motto stores nationwide (as of end of April)
Hotto Motto will sequentially broadcast a new TV commercial, "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" featuring the 7-member idol group "CANDY TUNE," nationwide from May 8 (Fri). Prior to the broadcast, a making-of movie offering a glimpse behind the scenes of the commercial shoot will be released on the official YouTube channel today, May 1 (Fri).
Additionally, a in-store campaign will be held from May 8 (Fri), where customers who purchase the "Mala Tang Bento" or "Gapao Rice" series will receive an "Original CANDY TUNE Clear File."
(Hotto Motto Official YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@hottomottochannel)
■ TV Commercial Overview
The commercial for the new May products, "Mala Tang Bento" and "Gapao Rice," continues from the first installment, set in a vibrant Asian world, with "CANDY TUNE" members appearing in Asian-themed costumes. At the beginning, three members are seen hesitating, saying, "Hmm, which one should I choose?" They are then introduced to "Stimulatingly spicy and numbing! Mala Tang" and "Addictively spicy! Gapao Rice." The members' harmonious interactions and their expressions as they deliciously savor the food are a must-see. It's an energetic commercial packed with the joy of choosing.
・Title: "Hotto Motto Asian Fair! Mala Tang & Gapao" Episode
・Broadcast Start Date: May 8, 2026 (Fri)
・TV Commercial: https://youtu.be/KxynzXpzcyc (Now available on Hotto Motto Official YouTube)
■ Episode from the CM Shoot
Prior to the TV commercial broadcast, a making-of movie capturing the atmosphere of the filming set will be pre-released on Hotto Motto's official YouTube channel from May 1 (Fri). During the shoot, there were many scenes where the members had to synchronize their poses and lines, but they practiced with smiles throughout. During the tasting, as soon as the lids were opened, they exclaimed, "It smells so good!" and "The aroma of Gapao... it's like Thailand here now!" When asked for their impressions of the taste, they were very satisfied, saying, "This is not bento quality!" and "It's great that I can eat this so easily!" Please enjoy the making-of movie, which conveys the good relationship among the "CANDY TUNE" members.
・CM Making-of Movie: https://youtu.be/D15eg-Km2CE
(Now available on Hotto Motto Official YouTube)
■ Product Overview
Addictively numbing spiciness! "Mala Tang Bento" with plenty of ingredients
The "Mala Tang Bento," with its appealing numbing spiciness, makes its debut. A chicken-based soup is blended with honjozo soy sauce, doubanjiang (chili bean paste), sansho pepper, hua jiao (Sichuan peppercorn), and chili peppers. Furthermore, mala jiang (Sichuan chili paste) and douchi jiang (fermented black bean paste) are added to bring out a deep, rich flavor. You can enjoy a sharp, pungent spiciness and a gradually numbing authentic taste. The ingredients include cabbage, onion, carrot, bean sprouts, wood ear mushrooms, pork, and chewy flat vermicelli, totaling seven types. It's a satisfying and voluminous meal. Additionally, the "Cheese Mala Tang Bento," which offers a harmonious blend of mellow cheese and spiciness, will also be available. The cheese melts into the soup, allowing you to savor a rich and profound flavor.
This is the authentic taste! Spicy and addictive "Gapao Rice"
The popular seasonal menu item "Gapao Rice" returns this year. Minced chicken is stir-fried fragrantly with "Thai imported" gapao sauce, seasoned with holy basil and spices. It's an authentic taste, just like the local cuisine, with an addictively stimulating spiciness. You can enjoy variations in taste by squeezing lemon for a refreshing acidity or by adding the accompanying nam pla (fish sauce) for a unique umami and deep flavor. This year also sees the debut of the noodle-type "Gapao Mazemen" (Gapao Mixed Noodles). The spicy ingredients blend well with the chewy medium-thick noodles, creating an irresistibly delicious taste.
・Products for Sale
Numbing Spicy Mala Tang Bento: 730 yen
Mellow Cheese x Numbing Spicy Cheese Mala Tang Bento: 830 yen
Easy Authentic Thai Cuisine Gapao Rice: 690 yen
Perfect with Chewy Noodles! Gapao Mazemen: 690 yen
*All prices include tax.
*Product contents may vary at some stores.
・Release Date
May 8, 2026 (Fri)
・Stores
2,423 Hotto Motto stores nationwide (as of end of April)