Humans as Ninja Kittens

Toyota Corolla “Lil' Action” Campaign

Toyota Australia has released a fun commercial in its ‘Corolla. Packed with a Lil’ Action’ 2008 campaign that features 'adorable' Ninja Kittens.

Ad agency Publicis Mojo, Sydney created the TV spot in an action-series style with a nod to James Bond and Guy Richie movies.

This first episode, The Heist, features Ninja Kittens that fight and take a Toyota Corolla hostage.

The commercial was directed by Garth Davis with creative director Micah Walker, art director Michael Spirkovski and copywriter Grant McAloon.

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SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
70% Men30% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 38%
Activity 87%
Freshness 8%

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