20-Year-Old "Human Acrobatics" Ad Shot with Real People Mistaken for AI Deepfake by Young People: "Reality Faker Than AI? The World's Gone Mad!"

20-Year-Old Real Commercial Explodes on X: Young People Cry 'AI Deepfake'

On February 14, 2026, Beijing time, a Japanese beverage commercial from 20 years ago sparked heated discussion on platform X. Japanese user @ashunsuke uploaded the 'Nensho-kei Amino-shiki' commercial, showing young people in school uniforms performing stunning acrobatics including one-handed handstands, aerial flips, high-altitude balancing, and human pyramids. These seemingly physics-defying moves led Reiwa-era youth to exclaim: 'This is definitely AI-generated deepfake!'

The truth revealed: It's all real human performance! No CG, no AI, just professional actors and creative direction. The original post garnered 48,000 likes, 9,300 reposts, 3.6 million views, with over 700 replies.

'令和の若者はこれを見てAIによるフェイク映像だと思うらしい。ちがうよ。今から約20年ほどまえにリアルに撮影したCMですよ。'
——@ashunsuke (Translation: Reiwa youth think this is AI fake video, but no, this is a real commercial shot 20 years ago)

Netizens' Diverse Reactions

• Shocked Camp: @tamso15 reflected: 'People back then also said it was CG compositing', to which the author replied that the company's official website had clarified it was all real people.
• AI Crisis Camp: @b9wMeoN4I4TnDlS pondered: 'AI has drastically devalued video evidence, making experiences more precious'.
• Nostalgic Camp: Sharing videos of Uchimura Teruyoshi's handstand and Tokyo Tower construction, @tanukiosyou roared: 'They even doubt this is AI, scaffolding workers are amazing!'
• Comedy Camp: @Over_with_Low screenshot a corgi: 'The corgi watching intently in the back is so cute!'
• Tech Camp: @bubblegall tested with AI detection tools, result showed 'high probability of fake video': Even the tools can't recognize real people!
• Reflective Camp: @DaendelsVOC sighed: 'The passion of creators 20 years ago, AI can't replicate real texture'.

Hitting AI Era Pain Points

The discussion goes beyond nostalgia to reflect on the proliferation of deepfakes: When a 20-year classic becomes 'fake', can we trust our eyes in the future? Netizens comment: 'AI is too powerful, even history becomes fake!' 'We're getting old...' The topic continues to trend. Which side are you on?