Within the creative industry in Japan Nissin's sponsorships are pretty common and well respected. For example steamboy, one of th most expensive anime producti

Within the creative industry in Japan Nissin's sponsorships are pretty common and well respected. For example steamboy, one of th most expensive anime productions, relied on it. So the placement in ff is if anything a mark of quality. Furthermore Nissin has a pretty strong brand in Japan. Their museum is a pretty popular local visit destination. Their souvenir cup noodles are a common sight at regular family homes. Japan sort of never lost the soap opera style product sponsorship. Thanks to the production committee style of funding anime the sponsorships serve as key early money. Aka, that specific product placement is itself an artistic expression.