The new commercial for E.Design Insurance, starring actors Ayami Nakajo and Masahiro Motoki, entitled "Now, the new era of car insurance," began airing nationwide on August 18th. This is the first time the two have appeared together in a commercial, but they show off their chemistry, and the commercial powerfully proclaims the dawn of a "new era of car insurance" in line with the company name change to "Tokio Marine Direct" from October 1st.
In the interview, when asked about "how she has evolved" in relation to the content of the commercial, Nakajo mentioned "the way I approach my work," and answered, "It used to take me a long time to take a step forward, but now I'm more willing to just give it a try." Furthermore, in the "private" section, she revealed, "Recently I've learned to make rolled omelets (laughs). I used to wonder how they got to that shape, but when I tried it I was happy that I could make them!"
On the other hand, Motoki said, "I've always been a negative thinker, but I've started consciously speaking positive words. It all started when my late mother-in-law (Kirin Kiki) told me, 'When you feel bad, just laugh.'"
Regarding their impressions of each other, Motoki commented, "She has the splendor of a large dahlia or peony in full bloom, but she also has a sense of leisurely ease and generosity. She's not just beautiful, she has a charm that draws people in."
Nakajo reflected on their co-starring, saying, "I had the impression that he was a dignified person with a unique air about him, but when I actually met him he was very kind and spoke to me frankly, which made me happy. I was nervous during filming, but he was kind and accommodated me, and I enjoyed the process of creating the commercial together."
Other commercials that will be aired include "Protecting until the accident is resolved," which highlights the company's accident resolution capabilities, and "No more anxiety immediately after an accident," which highlights the support provided immediately after an accident.
