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Iris Ohyama’s commercial. The surreal, unique storyline is hilarious!

Iris Ohyama is a manufacturer that handles a wide range of products, from home appliances to daily necessities and food.

They offer high-quality, idea-filled products at affordable prices, so you probably have an Iris Ohyama product in your home, don’t you?

Have you ever seen any of Iris Ohyama’s TV commercials?

Among them, the most popular is the series in which Ryo Yoshizawa plays a man named “Tadashi Yō” (a pun meaning “must be honest”), and its humorous direction has become a hot topic.

In this article, we’ll introduce not only that series but a whole lineup of Iris Ohyama commercials!

Iris Ohyama commercial. The surreal, unique storyline is really entertaining! (21–30)

Iris Ohyama Energy-Saving Solution “Everyone’s Voice” Version

Energy-Saving Solutions: “Everyone’s Voice” Edition

This is a commercial encouraging the switch to LED lighting for stores and offices in response to the ban on manufacturing and importing/exporting fluorescent lamps starting in 2027.

In the first half of the commercial, various people are asked, “What will you do when fluorescent lamps are gone?” They’re all surprised and clearly troubled.

However, the ad highlights that with IRIS, you can convert to LED at a low cost.

For store owners and office workers, it’s likely a very compelling commercial.

Iris Ohyama Futon Cleaner: ‘Actually, futons are…’ Edition

Futon Cleaner [Actually, futons are…]

This commercial, which begins with a scene introducing the fact that futons contain many things like dust mites, dust, and pollen, is an ad for a futon vacuum cleaner.

In the commercial, it shows how using the futon cleaner to clean can effectively remove the dirt lurking in the futon.

IRIS OHYAMA Packaged Rice “Revenge of the Packaged-Rice Faction” VersionRyo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa teases an executive who’s loyal to freshly milled rice! New IRIS OHYAMA Packaged Rice commercial released

This is a commercial for packaged rice featuring an executive from the “freshly milled rice” camp and Masao Shoujiki.

In the commercial, the executive shows Masao Shoujiki a proposal for a freshly milled rice ad.

Realizing they’re planning to spend a large budget, Masao teases the executive, saying, “You’re getting flustered because packaged rice is selling.” It’s a cleverly directed commercial that uses a meeting scene for a freshly milled rice ad to actually promote packaged rice.

Iris Ohyama Fresh Rice “Revenge of the Fresh-Rice Faction” (version)Ryo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa grins, saying, “I don’t dislike factional infighting,” as Iris Ohyama unveils a new commercial for its Fresh Rice.

This commercial depicts Shojiki Kaname, played by Ryo Yoshizawa, being asked by the executive director for ideas for a packaged rice commercial.

It turns out the executive director is on Team Packaged Rice and is engaged in a factional rivalry with the Fresh Rice camp.

Kaname teases, “You’re getting nervous because fresh rice is selling, aren’t you?” and “First-grade rice is delicious, after all,” highlighting that Iris’s fresh rice is tasty and selling well.

The clever setup—promoting fresh rice through a conversation with the packaged-rice–leaning executive—makes for a memorable ad.

Iris Ohyama Instant-Heat Vacuum Pot “I don’t know” VersionRyo Yoshizawa

Ryo Yoshizawa says about a commercial offer, 'This will sell, for sure.' Iris Ohyama Shun-Netsu Vacuum Rice Cooker 'I don’t know about that' version

In this piece, featuring Ryo Yoshizawa as the character Tadashi Kaname, a rice cooker called the Shunetsu Vacuum Pot is introduced.

It shows a meeting for a rice cooker commercial with Iris, where Kaname takes a bite of rice cooked with the Shunetsu Vacuum Pot and says, “This will sell.” However, he then adds, “But don’t blame me if packaged rice stops selling,” delivering a surreal punchline that pokes fun at the sales of the company’s own packaged rice.

In conclusion

Iris Ohyama’s commercials are packed with humor, including the comical “Yō Shōjiki (Must Be Honest)” series starring Ryo Yoshizawa. Some focus on product features, while others emphasize storytelling—there are many different ways they convey their message. Take this opportunity to enjoy Iris Ohyama’s uniquely crafted ads in depth.