“Gacha Life” Available on the short drama app [FANY:D]. [Synopsis] Sachiko Yamanoura (27), who works in the HR department of an IT company, has spent her days with a string of the world’s worst luck—stepping on gum, catching her boyfriend cheating, and more—until she finally died in a ninth freak accident, without a second thought. But in the afterlife, “Gacha Life,” a salvation awaits: she can spin a gacha and choose her next-life partner. As one after another of the men appear—dependable superiors, dangerous entrepreneurs, vanished fiancés, and other anything-but-straightforward types—Sachiko faces her own “luck” and searches for what true happiness really is. A fresh kind of fantastical romantic comedy, woven together from a fantastical setting and comedic developments. Before long, Sachiko finds herself forced to “interview” a colorful cast of men, including an ex she wants to break up with, an influencer, and a missing fiancé. Are the choices really nothing but duds, or is there a winner in the mix? Who, in the end, will she choose as her “partner in the next life”—? [Project Concept] “Gacha Life” is a work that explores the fundamental question, “Is life determined by luck?” by intertwining black comedy with serious human drama. At the heart of the story is the journey of the protagonist, Sachiko Yamanoura, as she reexamines the choices in her life through a system of chance called “gacha.” At the foundation of the story lies the theme, “Can fate really be changed?” Sachiko has long believed that she is “unlucky,” but is her misfortune truly due to luck? Or have her own choices and actions been drawing those outcomes to her? This work poses such questions to the audience. [Direction Policy] For this work, I wanted to depict fantasy and real emotions in exquisite balance. By contrasting the realism of the world we know with the abstract afterlife world of “Gacha Life,” the story gains greater depth. Gacha Life (the afterlife) is designed as a simple, symbolic space, with visuals that allow the audience to intuitively understand, “What’s going to happen here?” By incorporating lighting and game-like UI (user interface) elements, we emphasize the feeling of “being made to choose one’s fate.” Depictions of the real world use handheld camerawork and natural lighting to create a realistic, intimate atmosphere. This emphasizes the tangible feel of Sachiko’s life and makes it easier for the audience to empathize with her choices. Balance of humor Not too serious, but not too light either. Since the very premise of “gacha” is humorous, the characters’ reactions are portrayed realistically. Rather than making the audience feel, “This is something that happens only in fiction,” we want them to think, “Maybe something like this could actually happen?”

We wanted to portray the vlog camera ZV-E1 not just as a high-spec Vlogcam, but as one that lets you express yourself in a more compelling way. Because it is a high-spec Vlogcam, it can sensitively capture the atmosphere a person projects. That makes a person’s identity, emotions, and character feel closer and more immediate. It allows you to express your own world more creatively and emotionally. That was the kind of visual expression we aimed for.

"Learn Together, Live Together" At Den-en Chofu University, learning is never something you do alone. We used seamless camera work and dynamic typography to express the joy of learning and the future that opens up through learning.

2022 Director's SHOWREEL Ryosuke HAYAZAKA | Ryosuke Hayazaka

Make the debut of FMV LOOX sensational. Depict the wide variety of use cases for LOOX with seamless camera work.

Capturing a day in the life of a couple living in the city through split screen, this visually depicts the pleasant “connection” between work and daily life.

At The Open University of Japan, anyone with the desire to learn can begin from anywhere, regardless of academic ability. Students can study even a single subject in any field, whether in the humanities or sciences, and continue learning as far as they wish. Based on these features, and against the backdrop of current social trends and issues related to education, the phrase used in this promotion to express studying at the university is “a stage for learning.” The Open University of Japan was designed as a set for “a stage for learning” in blue tones. Actress Kanae Kimura narrates a story that begins with the first step into learning, while the changes that learning brings to life are expressed through fresh, vibrant “light.”

Make the debut of the FMV LOOX sensational. We depicted the creative process of producing work with LOOX through seamless camera work.

Fashion brand Golden Goose remade sneakers using discarded Levi’s “501” jeans. The sneaker remaking process is expressed through symbolic changes in light.

I want to do something. There’s something burning inside me. But heat alone won’t reach the world. Product development is never rewarded. 99% end in failure. So what? Adversity is fuel. Burn it, and turn it into energy. Because energy is the driving force behind everything. Get the heart moving. Ignite the muscles. Boil the blood. With that energy. Let’s make “I want to!” happen. Kawasaki Heavy Industries Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. ■Overview A branded movie produced to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. Based on a true story, it visualizes the feelings behind the slogan “Let’s make ‘I want to!’ happen.”, developed through a company-wide employee vote. Through the growth of a young employee who continues to take on challenges with their innate drive despite repeated hardships, it expresses the future of Kawasaki Heavy Industries Thermal Engineering Co., Ltd. as it continues striving toward the realization of a decarbonized society.

In Meru Nukumi’s morning routine, she introduces “Milk Soap Skin Life.”

Inspired by 1990s romance dramas, this piece depicts the two characters’ love story within 3 minutes and 30 seconds, structured like a one-cour serial drama with Episode 1, Episode 2, Episode 3... and a final episode.

We created a light, airy visual presentation to convey the comfortable fit of JINS Airframe Hingeless.

A new Chromebook is coming. With the intent of delivering that news with impact, we planned and directed this video. We created a sensational piece with slow-motion footage of people jumping dynamically, uplifting sampled music, and a colorful visual design that is captivating no matter where you look.

Asics | Casio Walkmetrix BRAND MOVIE

Lexus LC500 Brand Movie

ASICS #Keep Walking Forward Ariri Hatakeyama

REEL Ryosuke HAYAZAKA 2021

Let’s PL▷Y with the sounds of everyday life. Let’s color the world with sound. The theme of this project is to PLAY with the sounds of everyday life. In creating this film, we interpreted PLAY in two ways. 1. Sounds being played back → Ordinary sounds are replaced by different sounds. They are then played back as music. 2. Enjoying sound → The protagonist makes sounds and enjoys them, plays with them, and dances to the music. Through these two meanings of PLAY, we hope to create an opportunity to enjoy everyday life, and to transform what should have been a dull routine into something richer and more colorful through sound. In today’s world, where people spend more time at home, everyday life may feel more boring than usual. For those who are not finding joy in their daily lives, even the smallest sound can become a trigger to enjoy the day. Simply listening closely to the usual sounds around us can make life look different. That is the kind of film we hope to create.