AOI Pro. Wins Grand Prix of the Year at the MAD STARS 2026!
September 1, 2026
We are proud to announce the works produced by AOI Pro. have won the Grand Prix of the Year, the highest award in the SOLUTION Group, as well as one Grand Prix, 2 Gold, 3 Silver, 4 Bronze, and 3 Crystal awards, and have been named in 2 finalists at the MAD STARS 2026.
MAD STARS(Busan International Marketing & Advertising Festival) is an international marketing, advertising, and digital content festival that combines creativity with cutting-edge technology held in Busan, South Korea.
MAD STARS 2026 was held under the theme 'AMPLIFY' from 26th to 28th August.
This year, MAD STARS reorganized its entry categories into two groups: the SOLUTION Group recognizes work that demonstrates practical problem-solving through strategy and execution, while the POSITIVE IMPACT Group focuses on work that drives meaningful social change in areas such as sustainability, diversity, and health.
<Grand Prix of the Year> Innovation Stars > Innovation > Product Innovation
<Grand Prix> Health Stars > Health & Wellness > Health & Wellness Technology
<Gold> Radio & Audio Stars > Use of Radio & Audio > Use of AI
“RADIO TIME MACHINE”
Client: NICHIIGAKKAN CO., LTD.
Agency: TBWA\HAKUHODO
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
Producer: Shu Ueno
Director: Wataru Mizutani
Production Manager: Maria Yasuda
<Gold> Branded Entertainment Stars > Sectors > Electronics/IT/Office Equipment/Home Electronics & Audio-Visual/Biz. Equipment & Services
<Bronze> Film Stars > Use of Film > Online Film
“Shot on iPhone - Last Scene“
Client: Apple Japan, Inc.
Agency:TBWA\Media Arts Lab Tokyo
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
Producer: Megumi Banse, Tsutomu Hirabayashi
Casting Support: Mayumi Mori
<Silver> Entertainment for Sports Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Silver> Diverse Insights Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Bronze> Film Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Bronze> Outdoor Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
POCARI SWEAT “Under the Cap: Hidden Stories”
Client: Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.
Agency: DENTSU INC.
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
Producer: Takuto Nakamura
Production Manager: Naru Ota, Shoya Kashiwai
Casting: Rina Maeda
<Silver> Integrated Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Bronze> Strategy Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Crystal> Brand Experience & Activation Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Crystal> Branded Entertainment Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Crystal> Diverse Insights Stars > Culture & Context > Cultural Insight
<Finalist> SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals) Stars > SDGs > Good Health and Well-Being
<Finalist> Health Stars > Health & Wellness > Health Awareness & Advocacy
"The Missing Verse: Completing the Bento Symphony"
Client: Zespri International(Japan)K.K.
Agency: DENTSU INC.
Production: AOI Pro. Inc.
Producer: Kaori Tamura
Production Manager: Sota Toyoyoshi, Nao Sato