A commercial featuring Ryuya Wakaba. A roundup of his buzzworthy roles.
Speaking of Ryuya Wakaba, he’s an actor known for his compelling performances in films and TV dramas, but many people are also curious about his appearances in commercials.
Some of you may have found yourselves glued to the screen after catching a glimpse on TV or a video site, thinking, “Wait, was that Ryuya Wakaba just now?” In this article, we’ll introduce the commercials featuring Ryuya Wakaba.
You can enjoy the different expressions and atmospheres he brings to each work, so be sure to check them out!
A commercial featuring Ryuya Wakaba. A roundup of his buzzworthy roles.
Yamaguchi Financial Group [YMFG] “In Yuzu’s Case” EditionYuzu Aoki, Ryuya Wakaba
This commercial portrays YMFG’s initiatives to support local communities through the figure of Yuzu Aoki sharing her thoughts on the regions.
You can also sense, from the interaction between Aoki and Tatsuya Wakaba, that it’s the will to take action—regardless of place—that transforms you.
The ending, where she runs through with a smile, conveys a positive feeling as well.
Daiwa House Family Portraits: Episode 2 – BuddingRyuya Wakaba
This commercial portrays a young married couple who are stage actors, while also expressing Daiwa House’s desire to support a wide range of families.
It opens with an unsettling tone, showing the struggles each feels in daily life and the ways they miss each other emotionally, and then gradually unfolds into a depiction of them moving closer together as a family.
It’s a positive piece that conveys a determination to move forward, highlighted by the striking changes in the pair’s expressions.
Leopalace21 Development Project: “A New Story Beyond”Fumiyo Kohinata, Ryuya Wakaba
This commercial depicts Leopalace21 proposing a fulfilling second life, expressing how one’s life can unfold through the presence of Fumiyo Kohinata.
In the story, Ryuya Wakaba, playing a Leopalace staff member, presents suggestions to Mr.
Kohinata, who is the asset owner.
The gentle narration conveys a sense of reassurance about the proposal.
Seeing genuine smiles through to the end clearly communicates a sense of fulfillment in life.
All Nippon Airways ANA ‘The world can become one.’ versionRyuya Wakaba, Kaori Tsumura
This commercial portrays a man and a woman living apart exchanging words, expressing how ANA bridges the distance between them.
It conveys the idea that even the small moments of loneliness felt in their separate lives can be eased with ANA, and that ANA hopes to support the bond between their hearts.
Further highlighting the emotional core of the story and its warm sense of connection is Hideaki Tokunaga’s rendition of “Surely More Than Anyone in the World.” Its quieter sound compared to WANDS’ original is striking, and combined with Tokunaga’s gentle vocals, the feeling of love comes through even more strongly.
Amazon Prime “Best Perk” VersionRyuya Wakaba
This commercial depicts Ryuya Wakaba living his life while sometimes feeling the strain, and expresses how using Amazon Prime can provide the spark to keep going each day.
He decides on a whim to take a trip, and you can feel how reconnecting with nature helps him regain his energy.
It conveys the idea of supporting many people’s efforts and refreshment, with the hope that their days will be more fulfilling.
McDonald’s Japan Samurai Mac: “Savor the grown-up deliciousness”Masato Sakai, Ryuya Wakaba
This commercial features Masato Sakai and Ryuya Wakaba as a boss and his subordinate, depicting their bond and the presence of McDonald’s that has supported them.
In a scene where Sakai and Wakaba exchange words as they leave the company, it conveys their perspectives on how they will walk through the rest of their lives.
It pairs the mature taste of the Samurai Mac with a mature way of living, delivering a positive emotional message.
Ginza Diamond Shiraishi “Your Sleeping Face” versionRyuya Wakaba
It’s a commercial that conveys how Ginza Diamond Shiraishi supports each person’s happiness, framed as a drama depicting the everyday lives of a man and a woman.
The story unfolds with Tatsuya Wakaba discovering words about love in some documents, and he presents a diamond ring as an expression of that love.
You can sense the desire to give love a tangible form and to make it a catalyst for enriching the journey that follows.