ANGEL BRA TVCM / STORE CAMPAIGN

ROLE
Creative Direction, Concept and Strategy, Casting, Copywriting, Video Direction, Key Visual, POP design, Web Design
DELIVERABLE
TVCM/Web/Store movie, visual assets
DATE
Jun 2024

monopo Tokyo was in charge of the campaign for Triumph's flagship product, “Tenshi no Bra(Angel Bra)”. To celebrate the brand’s 30th anniversary, we introduced a new brand message, “My Angel, My Supportive Ally.” and welcomed Rinko Kichuchi as the brand ambassador. Starting with a press event, we launched campaign visuals in stores, website, and TV commercials. We directed the overall management and casting of the world-renowned actress and ensured that the visual tone and message were consistent across various communications.

CLIENT BRIEF

  • Produce a TV commercial and digital campaign for "Tenshi no Bra"

  • Create impactful in-store materials

  • Align the tone of voice with Triumph's global brand image

  • Reach younger demographics beyond the existing customer base

OUR PROPOSAL

  • Develop a new core message for the Japanese market based on Triumph's global mission

  • Refresh the brand's image from cute and feminine to sophisticated and mature

  • Appoint a new brand ambassador to embody the message

  • Organize a press event to unveil the new brand message for the 30th anniversary

Actual Results

  • Exceeded initial KPI for media coverage

  • Generated a total of 194 articles, including reprints

  • Achieved total media exposure worth 110 million yen by the day after the event

CREATIVE APPROACH

Refreshing the brand image to meet contemporary values

This year marks the 30th anniversary of Tenshi no Bra (Angel Bra). In Japan, it has been communicated as a "cute" and "feminine" product. As a result, its image has drifted from the global brand identity, and as its original fan base aged, the brand has struggled to connect with younger generations. Our challenge was to refresh the brand's image to align with contemporary values and appeal to a broader, younger demographic while maintaining its core essence.

Comparison with past creatives - messaging has shifted focus to inner self.

To revitalize this image in Japan, monopo proposed the keyword “self-affirmation.” As a leading brand of undergarments, the aim was to go beyond the enjoyment of choosing underwear, and address body changes and concerns around the bust area to ultimately help women affirm and appreciate themselves. We clarified the brand's personality as "For the dignified who refine their own beauty," resonating with Triumph's global mission of "CELEBRATING THE INDIVIDUAL." By doing so, we not only refreshed the brand's image but also created a stronger connection with Triumph's overarching values, bridging the gap between local perception and global positioning.

The renewed brand personality

Then, we thought about how we could communicate this message to the audience we wanted this campaign to speak to, which would be a dignified woman who takes care of her own beauty.

CORE IDEA

From Angel to My Angel. A bra that supports me.

How can we transform the original image of the “Angel Bra”? We decided to introduce a new concept: "My Angel, My Supportive Ally." Shifting from the original “cute” image of wearing the Angel Bra, we aimed to evoke empowerment, encouraging women to wear the Angel Bra and feel good about themselves. The Angel Bra will be a product that is intimate, close to your heart, and supports you in both good and bad times. This core idea became our main concept.

Global Actress Rinko Kikuchi was chosen as the brand ambassador to embody this new message.

CREATIVE & PRESS EVENT

My moment of Self-affirmation

The campaign aimed to enhance the idea of self-affirmation by showcasing everyday relatable moments. The Angel Bra, which beautifully shapes the body, is a true "ally that supports" and gives those who wear them a positive outlook even during challenging times. The TV commercial starring Rinko Kikuchi illustrated how the Angel Bra becomes an ally in daily life.

Additionally, various visuals were created for in-store displays and on the product website. In-store displays and product tags were designed to convey the brand's personality of "a person with dignified self-beauty," aligning with the key visuals and video tone. While shifting from the previous cute, feminine impression, we ensured a bright, eye-catching presence in stores. The communication outside of storefronts was mainly carried out by the main visual, emphasizing the presence of the brand ambassador Rinko Kikuchi.

Actual store display

To maximize the awareness of the brand renewal, rather than just releasing a new product, we organized a press event. This exceeded the initial KPI, achieving a total of 194 articles including reprints. This amounted to a total exposure worth 110 million yen after the day of the event, leaving the client extremely satisfied.

Press Event

CREDITS

CLIENT
Triumph International Japan
ROLE
Creative Direction, Concept and Strategy, Casting, Copywriting, Video Direction, Key Visual, POP design, Web Design
THE TEAM

Copywriter / Creative Director
Tomoki Inagumamonopo Tokyo

Art Director / Designer
Hitoki Naruomonopo Tokyo

Producer / Project Manager
Shiori Kitamonopo Tokyo

Planner / Copywriter
Maho Kamagamimonopo Tokyo

POP / LP Designer
Claire Chenmonopo Tokyo

PR / Strategic Planner
Yuki Tanakamonopo Tokyo

Account Executive
Kensuke Tanaka, Clara Blinmonopo Tokyo

Director
Jo Motoyo

Producer
Tomoko Morishige

PM
Taiga Nishiwaki, Yuka Sai

Director of Photography
Gen Ito

Lighting Director
Satoshi Mizoguchi

DIT
Shoji Sasaki

Production Designer
Megumi Naito

Special Effect
Toshio Kishiura

Driver
Yuzuru Tanimoto

Stylist
Tomoko Kojima

Hair Artist
Ryota Nakamura

Make-up Artist
Tomo Tamura

Offline Editor
Mariko Ide, Henri Nagano

Online Editor
Masami Nikaido

Colorist
Toshiki Kamei

Music
Shinobu Sakamaki

Mixer
Masayuki Sato

BTS
Hiroki Abe

Photographer
Hiroko Matsubara

Stylist
Tomoko Kojima

Hair
Tomo Tamura

Make
Ryota Nakamura

Retoucher
Yoshinosuke Yamanashi (whiteSTOUT)

Designer
Manami Masuda

Printing
Tosho Printing CO,.Ltd.

Casting Director
Rie Ueda, Toshiki Yamane (FIO)

Cast
Rinko Kikuchi

PR Director
Ryunosuke Shinmura

PR Planner
Ito Hirose, Eri Iwai, Yu Yanagisawa

Event Director
Rina Tamagawa, Sakura Saito