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Shortlist Award
FRIES BEAT 2024
McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
Japan
2025
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Entrant Company
DENTSU INC.
Entry Type
Product/Service
Program
Clio Awards 2025
Medium Type
Professional
Medium
Film Craft
Category
Animation
Category
Animation
This entry addresses the critical issue of pervasive low self-confidence among Japanese youth—a significant cultural challenge. By integrating McDonald's iconic fry alarm with the music of Gen Z favorites, the campaign crafts a compelling film that resonates deeply with its audience. The music video serves as a motivational anthem, inspiring confidence and urging young people to believe in their potential. This powerful use of film to reflect and tackle a widespread social issue, making it a standout submission for its ability to influence cultural and social behavior. The project achieved remarkable success across various metrics, enhancing brand engagement and reach significantly. It garnered 11 million views and over 100 million social media impressions, with PR exposure valued at 150 million. Following its launch, McFries sales among Gen-Z increase by 121% in one week.
Credits
Agency
DENTSU INC.
Tokyo
Agency
DENTSU INC.
Tokyo
Agency Network
dentsu
Tokyo
Holding Company
Denstu Group Inc.
Tokyo
Film Studio
GEEK PICTURES INC.
Tokyo
Advertiser / Brand
McDonald's Company (Japan), Ltd.
Tokyo
Creative Director
Yusuke Sato
DENTSU INC.
Creative Director/Planner/Copywriter
Yusuke Sato
DENTSU INC.
Art Director
Yusuke Koyanagi
DENTSU INC.
Art Director
Sakura Hotta
DENTSU INC.
Planner
Masashi Araki
DENTSU INC.
Creative Technologist
Shintaro Murakami
DENTSU INC.
Public Relations
Anna Tatsuno
DENTSU INC.
Designer
Katsuhiro Uto
WOO Inc.
Designer
Tomoki Arakawa
WOO Inc.
Designer
Marin Yamada
WOO Inc.
Business Producer
Tsukuru Hishinuma
DENTSU INC.
Business Producer
Mana Hatsukari
DENTSU INC.
Creative Producer
Keisuke Iida
DENTSU CREATIVE FORCE INC.
Producer
Masahiro Hayasaka
GEEKPICTURES INC.
Producer
Yuki Taniguchi
GEEKPICTURES INC.
Production Manager
Mai Oshige
GEEKPICTURES INC.
Director/Offline Editor/CG/Design
Takumi Shiga
caviar
Character Design
Acky Bright
Freelance
CG Producer
Yasuaki Miyatake
FLUX Inc.
CG Producer
Kohei Iwasaki
FLUX Inc.
CG Producer
Tokihiko Tsukamoto
jitto inc.
CG Producer
Taiyo Sato
KASSEN inc.
CG Producer
Kyohei Takeda
ModelingCafe
CG Producer
Sho Naito
ModelingCafe
CG Producer
Asami Konno
TSUMIKI inc.
CG Producer
Takumu Eguchi
Glitz Visuals
CG Line Producer
Taiyo Yamamoto
KORAT
Lead CG Director
Yusuke Takahashi
FLUX Inc.
Lead CG Director
Takeshi Yoong
jitto inc.
CG Director/CG Animation Director
Kota Morie
MORIE Inc.
CG Producer/CGDirector
Koichi Nobuta
Zinou Pharmaceutics,Inc.
CG Director
Mitsunori Motegi
FLUX Inc.
CG Director
Koudai Takiguchi
jitto inc.
CG Director
Rikiya Kimura
tsumiki inc.
CG Director
Taimu Fujimori
Glitz Visuals
CG Production Manager
Ryoji Ikuta
FLUX Inc.
CG Production Manager
Haruka Onbe
KASSEN inc.
CG Production Manager
Yousuke Ohno
MORIE Inc.
Online Editor
Yuta Miyagi
FLUX Inc.
Concept Art Producer
Ryo Yamamoto
WACHAJACK Inc.
Concept Art Director
Koshi Tsukamoto
WACHAJACK Inc.
CG Animator
Satoshi Takeno
MontBlanc Pictures Inc.
Compositor
Mitsunori Mae
jitto inc.
Music Supervisor
Keisuke Tominaga
piano inc.
Music Supervisor
Mayu Inaba
piano inc.
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