Suntory ‘Why do they call it –196?’ via Droga5

4 December 2025
 

Creative Agency: Droga5

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Using Whole-Freeze-Crush technology.

Suntory is explaining why it's called –196 in a campaign via Droga5 Sydney, part of Accenture Song.

The name comes from Suntory’s proprietary Whole-Freeze-Crush technology, which freezes lemons at -196°C before crushing them and infusing them with vodka and shochu.

Directed by Arthur Studholme from Finch, and starring Japanese actor Akira Sato, the campaign is live across BVOD/SVOD, online, OOH, social, and in-store.

"It’s been a lot of fun creating the next instalment of -196 madness with our friends at Droga5 Tokyo and Finch,” said Droga5 ANZ chief creative officer, Barbara Humphries.  

“It’s always great when a simple product truth can unlock such a bonkers world to play in, allowing us to create moments as intense as the drink itself.” 
  
CAMPAIGN CREDITS: 

Client: Suntory Global Spirits 
Creative Agency: Droga5 Sydney, in collaboration with Droga5 Tokyo, part of Accenture Song  
Droga5 Sydney, part of Accenture Song 
ANZ Marketing Practice Lead, CEO of Droga5 ANZ: Matt Michael 
Chief Creative Officer: Barbara Humphries 
Creative Directors: Max Rapley and Danny Pattison 
Art Director: Lachlan Rotherham 
Copywriter: Georgie Parchert 
Head of Strategy: Ben De Castella 
Chief Client Officer: Belinda Drew 
Business Director: Harrison Stone 
Business Manager: Matthew Stafford 
National Head of Production: Romanca Mundrea 
Head of Production: Penny Brown 
Senior Producer: Simone OConnor 
Design Lead: Melissa Watson 
Production Company: Finch
 

Director: Arthur Studholme 
Editor: Drew Thompson 
Finish: ARC Sydney
 

Audio Production & Music Supervision: Sonar Music 
Sound Designer: Tim Bridge 
Music Composition: Jono Ma 
Media Agency: PHD 

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