
So this is what eggful bliss feels like.
Making TV appearances and flooring everyone with his talent is all in a day’s work for Yoshiki, the leader of heavy metal band X Japan. One of the most accomplished musicians in the country, his flair in the entertainment industry knows no bounds.
It is for this reason that he’s often sought by companies to endorse their products. Egg company Akita was fortunate enough to feature him alongside their cute mascot in their newest commercial, which promotes their brand of eggs called Kiyora Eggs.
The mascot in question is Kiyonya, a cute cat made out of ketchup rice who’s always found shivering in the cold unless covered by a warm blanket of omelet.
▼ That’s the luckiest ketchup rice cat in the world.
The video starts off with Kiyonya asking the musician to cover it up with a blanket made of Kiyora Eggs. Yoshiki, however, ponders why one such as him should oblige a mere cat.
▼ No one makes demands on the king.
▼ But when the adorable little cat strikes an X Japan pose…
▼ The heavy metal legend caves in and tucks
Kiyonya into bed with a perfectly cooked omelet…
▼ …and autographs it with ketchup.
▼ Part two of the ad sees Yoshiki whipping out a
pair of scissors, much to Kiyonya’s horror.
The commercials are the latest in a series of ads that has won Akita various creative awards and accolades, an accomplishment that the company hopes to continue with these two charming videos.
▼ Behind the scenes of the commercials.
It’s a cute performance by both Yoshiki and Kiyonya, but given the musician’s uncanny knack for causing products to be sold out almost immediately, we won’t be surprised if the company suddenly experiences a shortage of Kiyora Eggs in the following weeks.
Source: YouTube/Kiyora gurume shitate via Kai-You
Images: YouTube/Kiyora gurume shitate





Rice cats feel the cold, need omelette blankets this winter【Pics & Video】
Aomori mascot shows no fear in front of legendary X Japan drummer Yoshiki【Video】
Rock star Yoshiki donates to Meals on Wheels, asks why coronavirus cases in Japan are so low
Create a tiny Ghibli anime world on your bookshelf with new miniature papercraft art kits
A secluded British mansion in Chiba is a hidden holy land for afternoon tea lovers
Fake police phone scam also highlights dumb stereotype about how foreigners speak Japanese[Video]
Stunning central Japan wisteria festival is like a purple fantasy straight out of a Ghibli movie
Awesome Ghibli Howl’s Moving Castle figure is also a puzzle and an organizer[Photos]
This Japanese vending machine doesn’t sell drinks, but you can buy drinks through it
Peach Coca-Cola coming to Japan in a world-first for the company
Amazing time-lapse video from China shows 1,300-tonne bridge built in less than 43 hours【Video】
Interview with Yoshiyuki Tomino, the creator of Gundam
Japan’s cherry blossom season predicted to start earlier than we’d thought, especially in Tokyo
Japanese onsen egg maker from 100-yen store Daiso needs to be on your shopping list
Starbucks Japan releases new My Fruit³ Frappuccino at only 34 stores around the country
Cherry blossoms begin blooming in Japan with record-early starts for sakura season
Tokyo government organizes food truck event to clear out delinquent/homeless teen gathering area
The next time you’re feeling stressed out, you could relax on a Pokémon Psyduck chair from Japan
Train station platform ramen store closes its doors on half a century of history in Tokyo
Nine amazing off-the-beaten-path cherry blossom spots in Japan for yaezakura and shidarezakura
When will the cherry blossoms reach full bloom in Japan this year?[Forecast]
Studio Ghibli adds new Mother’s Day gift sets to its anime collection in Japan
Starbucks Japan unveils new sakura cherry blossom collection for hanami season 2026
Studio Ghibli releases Catbus pullback keychain that runs like the anime character
Nine great places to see spring flowers in Japan, as chosen by travelers (with almost no sakura)
Starbucks Japan releases first-ever Hinamatsuri Girls’ Day Frappuccino
Virtual idol Hatsune Miku redesigned with look that adds new elements and brings back old ones
Survey asks foreign tourists what bothered them in Japan, more than half gave same answer
Japan’s human washing machines will go on sale to general public, demos to be held in Tokyo
Starbucks Japan releases new drinkware and goods for Valentine’s Day
We deeply regret going into this tunnel on our walk in the mountains of Japan
Studio Ghibli releases Kodama forest spirits from Princess Mononoke to light up your home
Starbucks Japan releases new sakura goods and drinkware for cherry blossom season 2026
Japan’s newest Shinkansen has no seats…or passengers [Video]
Major Japanese hotel chain says reservations via overseas booking sites may not be valid
Put sesame oil in your coffee? Japanese maker says it’s the best way to start your day【Taste test】
No more using real katana for tourism activities, Japan’s National Police Agency says