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That person joined EXILE in the new SoftBank commercial?!
SoftBank began airing a new commercial nationwide on June 17 featuring members of the popular dance and vocal group EXILE TRIBE as guests.
Preceding this, a launch event was held at Stella Ball in Minato Ward, Tokyo, on the 16th, attended by Takanori Iwata and Mendy Sekiguchi from EXILE. Also appearing were Dante Carver, who plays the role of the white dog "Dad" and the older brother in the "Shiroto (White) Family" featured in the commercial. They energized the venue with EXILE-style dance moves.
The new commercial highlights the appeal of SoftBank's new service " Sponavi Live," which offers unlimited live streaming of popular sports like professional baseball, MLB, international soccer, the Nadeshiko League, sumo, men's tennis, and the B.LEAGUE.
The comical content features Iwata watching baseball on his smartphone, with the other members following behind in a line, mimicking the roll dance moves from EXILE's song "Choo Choo TRAIN" and trying to peek at the screen. The punchline is that instead of Sekiguchi, the similarly built Dante slips in among the members.
At the announcement event, after the premiere of the new "Dance" CM, Iwata and Sekiguchi were introduced. However, the person who appeared on stage with Iwata wasn't Sekiguchi, but Dante dressed in EXILE's costume. Later, the real Sekiguchi appeared wearing the same costume, accompanied by the "Father" from the Shiroto Family. When the two stood side by side, their striking resemblance drew loud cheers from the fans invited to the venue.
Regarding the performance, which played on the CM's theme, Sekiguchi commented, "Since we're almost identical in build, everyone on set genuinely couldn't tell us apart. SoftBank really hit the nail on the head with this idea."
When Dante declared, "I'm aiming to join the EXILE TRIBE," showing his full intent, Iwata also gave his stamp of approval, saying, "Looking at Dante's well-trained physique, he's absolutely on par. I think they could even switch places without a problem."
Furthermore, in keeping with the theme of SPONAVI LIVE, sumo wrestler Kotoshogiku, professional basketball player Yuki Togashi of the Chiba Jets, and baseball commentator Yasushi Tao made appearances. Each introduced the highlights and ways to enjoy SPONAVI LIVE from their respective perspectives. Iwata, who loves basketball, and Sekiguchi, a former high school baseball player, listened intently.
Finally, Togashi, a huge EXILE fan, requested, "After winning a game, I want to do the 'Choo Choo TRAIN' roll dance with my teammates, so I've been secretly practicing, but I can't quite get it right... Could you teach me?" In response, all the panelists, joined by Chiba Jets players, performed the "Choo Choo TRAIN" roll dance. The venue erupted in loud applause.
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