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I have seen this exact same idea in a japanesse short movie, i believe it was called "sentimental journey".. it actually even ended the same way. The production in cocacolas' ad is overwhelming. In the short i saw it was pretty cool but less budget.

I wonder who copied who... ¬.¬

Posted by: ana on 16 Mar 2008 | 03:16 am

@ana: Interesting. Especially since this is not the first time that [url=http://www.freshcreation.com/entry/copy_cat_coca_cola/]Coca Cola commercials look like other clips[/url] (or the other way around).

Do you think you could find the Japanese clip on YouTube?

Posted by: Fresh Creation on 16 Mar 2008 | 01:45 pm

It was taken down from youtube due to copyright.. blah blah...

I found it on DailyMotion, i hopes it doesn't get banned there ;)

http://www.dailymotion.com/video/xkeep_yuki-sentimental-journey_music

Posted by: ana on 16 Mar 2008 | 06:01 pm

@ana: Thanks... I added the clip to the post.

Very similar indeed.
I wonder who influenced who.

Posted by: Fresh Creation on 16 Mar 2008 | 06:10 pm

Who's copying who?
Nagi Noda directed both spots.

I worked for the production co. that did this commercial.
Coke's agency saw something they liked, and brought it to a much wider audience, and with better production values.

I'm not saying that's right or wrong, but I do like that they went back to Nagi, esp. considering that was sort of a breakout spot for her.

Posted by: Greg on 19 Mar 2008 | 06:37 pm

@Greg: Thanks for the added info, Greg!

Good to hear that they gave credit to the original creator by offering her the chance to direct the Coca Cola commercial.

Posted by: Fresh Creation on 19 Mar 2008 | 06:45 pm

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