ME:I appears in UHA Mikakuto's "Tokuno Milk 8.2" new TV commercial! Be enchanted by the rich sweetness of milk in a fantastical milk world

■The cutest member of ME:I has been revealed!

The new TV commercial for UHA Mikakuto’s “Extra-Thick Milk 8.2” featuring ME:I, “Extra-Thick Wonderland” (3 episodes in total), will be aired nationwide from September 28th.

In this commercial, the members of ME:I appear immersed in a fantastical world of milk. The unimaginably rich taste of “Extra Rich Milk” is expressed in an elegant world where the soft texture of milk spreads, creating a mysterious image in which the members of ME:I float about with enchanted expressions.

Also pay attention to the expressions of each member as they surrender themselves to the world of milk, and the costumes that express a fantastical worldview.

The “Tokuno Wonderland: Extra Rich Milk” episode features MOMONA, SHIZUKU, and KOKONA, while the “Tokuno Wonderland: Rich Strawberry” episode features COCORO, MIU, AYANE, and RINON. The “Tokuno Wonderland: Salty Milk” episode features RAN, KEIKO, and SUZU.

In the commercial, each member looks enchanted by the rich sweetness of the milk, surrendering themselves to the fantastical world of milk. In the final cut, in order to convey the richness and deep sweetness of “Extra Rich Milk” to the viewers, they convey a message with a mysterious look on their face in the final lines for each flavor.

Additionally, the behind-the-scenes video of the commercial will be released on UHA Mikakuto’s official YouTube channel from 10am on September 25th. It will show the members getting along well together and the behind-the-scenes of the commercial’s production, providing a glimpse into the commercial’s filming in detail.

In the comments by the members at the end of the making-of video, they talk about their thoughts on appearing in the commercial, what they like about Tokuno Milk 8.2, and the memorable message in this commercial, “You still don’t know the real milk.” They also talk about behind-the-scenes stories that only the members can tell, such as “the truth is that you don’t know that you’re actually ____.” Be sure to enjoy the making-of video along with the main commercial.

■ Filming episodes
Despite the early morning shoot, the members entered the studio in their usual energetic state, saying, “Thank you for your hard work!” During breaks in filming, they gathered together to chat, and the shoot proceeded in a friendly and harmonious atmosphere.

When the members gathered together to decide on a pose, they struck a pose in perfect time. As the shoot progressed smoothly and the atmosphere gradually became more relaxed, MOMONA and SHIZUKU showed their usual friendship by making peace signs for the camera.

In the scene where all the members gathered and lay down on the floor, the members checked their positions while chattering among themselves. AYANE, holding a glass of extra-thick milk, commented to the camera as if hypnotizing her, “You’re getting sleepy,” and proceeded with the shoot while having fun despite the uncomfortable position.

As each member began filming, SUZU attempted a difficult scene where her skirt fluttered naturally, following the director’s instructions, and RINON’s expressions were checked many times during the shoot, leaving her with a surprised look on her face.

KEIKO was calm and showed her natural expression when the camera wasn’t rolling, while MIU was serious about the shoot with a cool expression. KOKONA also showed no signs of fatigue towards the end of the shoot, challenging herself with poses many times, and each of them had a concentrated expression on their faces because they were shooting alone.

COCORO also took on the challenge of filming many times, including one where she had a mysterious expression on her face saying, “You still don’t know what real milk is,” but the taste was so delicious that she couldn’t help but smile.

Once the filming had calmed down and the interviews were about to begin, the members were chatting harmoniously amongst themselves. MOMONA, AYANE and RAN got closer and practiced their English pronunciation. They also joked around, saying things like, “You don’t know the real MOMONA yet,” giving us a glimpse of how close they are in everyday life.

ME:I Interview
Q: In addition to your thoughts on the commercial shoot, was there anything you enjoyed about it? And why?
MOMONA:First of all, it was a lot of fun to be able to shoot everyone wearing beautiful dresses that they would never normally wear. Everyone had a different style, accessories, and hairstyle, so I was really happy and enjoyed seeing everyone looking fresh in that way.
Q: What are your thoughts on the taste of the “Tokuno Milk 8.2” series (Tokuno Milk 8.2, Tokuno Milk 8.2 Salted Milk, Tokuno Milk 8.2 Rich Strawberry Fragrance) and what do you recommend about it?
SHIZUKU:As the name suggests, it has an especially rich flavor. I personally love the taste of milk and white things, and have many opportunities to try various milk-flavored things, but this one is by far the tastiest and has become my favorite.
Q: Tokuno Milk 8.2 is a product that is even richer than regular milk, with a sweeter taste that will immerse you in the sensation of time standing still, but in what kind of situation would you like to eat this product?
COCORO:It’s very sweet and rich, and eating it is very soothing, so I think if you pop one in your mouth when you’re at work, when you want to take a break, or when you’re tired, it will help blow away your fatigue.
Q: The message at the end of the commercial, “You still don’t know the real Milk,” left a strong impression on me, but is there anyone among the members who is “really like this but not known”? Please tell us about an episode, such as “I actually don’t like spicy food, I’m the most teased character, I’m the most natural type, etc.”
RAN:Well, then, MIU-chan! I think everyone thinks that MIU-chan is a pretty serious character, good at studying, dancing and singing, and an all-rounder, but to me, she’s actually the cutest!
(Members around)：Ahhh!
MOMONA:There’s a surprising gap
RAN:That’s right. She has a lot of weaknesses, and the occasional glimpse of cuteness she shows sends out a huge shock wave.
MOMONA:Haaa! (does shockwave pose)
RAN:It’s so sly that it really hits you right in the heart, right?
COCORO: Yeah, I understand!
MOMONA: It’s not like I’m aiming for it.
RAN: Yes! This is something we don’t get to see on TV or in front of a camera very often, so it’s a privilege for us, but I hope you’ll be able to see it someday.
MIU: Maybe that’s why it’s called “strawberry milk.”
MOMONA: Cute (finger heart pose).
Q: Finally, please give a message to all your fans across the country.
RINON:Thank you very much to all of you who are watching this video. We worked hard on the commercial with these wonderful costumes, so I hope you will watch it. There are three flavors of Extra Rich Milk, and my favorite is “Salted Milk,” so please make sure you try all of them! Thank you!