Nippon Sanso Corporation to Launch New Corporate CM Featuring Actor Motoki Nakazawa

Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation will change its name to Nippon Sanso Corporation on April 1, 2026. To commemorate this, a new corporate CM and graphic advertisements featuring actor Motoki Nakazawa have been produced and will be rolled out nationwide starting April 1, 2026.

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Taiyo Nippon Sanso Corporation (Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo; President: Kenji Nagata), the industrial gas business company of Nippon Sanso Holdings Corporation, will change its corporate name to "Nippon Sanso Corporation" on April 1, 2026. In conjunction with this, we have produced new corporate commercials and graphic advertisements featuring actor Motoki Nakazawa, following our first corporate CM "The Mystery of the Shining Big Brother" (輝くお兄さんの謎篇). These will be sequentially rolled out from Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

1. CM Overview

・Title: "Not Just the Company Name" (社名だけじゃない篇) (30 seconds / 15 seconds), "Doesn't Make Sense" (腑に落ちない篇) (6 seconds)

・Starring: Motoki Nakazawa

・Broadcast Start: Wednesday, April 1, 2026

 *Each CM is scheduled to be posted on the Nippon Sanso website and official YouTube channel from April 1st.

 *A making-of movie capturing the behind-the-scenes of the CM shoot will also be released.

2. Story / Highlights

 ~ Motoki Nakazawa is on set for a CM shoot to promote the new company name, "Nippon Sanso." Before the take, he wonders, "Can simply repeating the company name convey the appeal of Nippon Sanso...?" and begins to talk to the director. His passion grows...?

 In this CM, through Motoki Nakazawa's powerful and passionate performance, we aim to convey not only the new company name "Nippon Sanso" but also the fact that Nippon Sanso's industrial gases are the driving force behind the development of all industries, from cutting-edge manufacturing to food and medical care, serving as the lifeblood of society. Furthermore, it impressively communicates Nippon Sanso's mission to drive the future of Japanese industry.

3. CM and Graphic Advertisement Deployment Plan (Sequentially from April 1st, except for some)

■ TVCM

・TBS Television Sunday 8:00 AM "Sunday Morning" *National Network, etc.

■ Digital Advertising

・TVer

・YouTube

・Instagram, etc.

■ In-Train Advertising

・Tokyo Metro Tokyo Metro Vision, etc.

■ Billboards / Digital Signage

・JR Central Shinagawa Station Shinkansen South Transfer Gate Area

・Tokyo Metro Major 29 Stations (63 locations)

・Sendai City Subway Namboku Line Hirose-dori Station

・Haneda Airport, etc.

*Broadcast and posting content is subject to change without notice.

*Please refrain from inquiring with station staff.

4. Performer Profile

Motoki Nakazawa (なかざわ もとき)

Born February 20, 2000. From Ibaraki Prefecture. Debuted as an actor in 2022.

Major works include the drama "Gekokujo Jukyu" (2023), the drama "Hidamari ga Kikoeru" (2024), the movie "Fast Break" (2024), NHK Asadora "Anpan" (2025), the drama "Saigo no Kanteinin" (2025), the drama "Strobe Edge Season 1" (2025), the movie "Kimi no Kao de wa Nakenai" (2025), the stage play "Siddhartha" (2025), the movie "WIND BREAKER" (2025), NHK Taiga Drama "Toyotomi Brother!" (2026), the drama "Game Change" (2026), and the drama "Toki wa Sude ni Osushi! ?" (2026). With a string of appearances in popular productions, he is gaining attention as one of the next generation of leading young actors.

FAQ

What is the purpose of the name change?

To rebuild the corporate brand and widely communicate that industrial gases are essential for supporting society's foundation.

What are the highlights of the new CM?

Through the passionate performance of actor Motoki Nakazawa, it impressively conveys how Nippon Sanso's industrial gases support society across various fields, from manufacturing to healthcare.

Where can the CM be viewed?

Starting April 1, 2026, it will be sequentially broadcast and displayed on TBS Television, TVer, YouTube, Instagram, Tokyo Metro, JR Shinagawa Station, and other locations.