Indeed's New Ad 'Ritsu Doan is Not Alone': Ritsu Doan Sends a Message of Gratitude to His Hometown Amagasaki, Hyogo

Indeed Japan K.K. (Headquarters: Minato-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Ken Asano), provider of the world's No. 1 job search site 'Indeed', will roll out the advertisement 'Ritsu Doan is not alone.' featuring professional soccer player Ritsu Doan at Amagasaki Station in Hyogo, starting Monday, June 8, 2026.

Similar to the TV commercial 'Ritsu Doan is not alone.' which has been broadcasting nationwide since April 2026, this advertisement spotlights not only Ritsu Doan, who is active on the global pitch, but also the people who support him behind the scenes. It portrays the value of 'jobs that support someone' and 'moving forward while supporting each other'.

In the advertisement displayed at Amagasaki Station in Hyogo, Doan expresses his gratitude to the fans and locals of his hometown, Amagasaki, Hyogo. He uses his own words to spell out his feelings for those who have supported him since childhood, and the "magnitude of the support" he feels now as he continues to challenge himself on the world stage. Furthermore, Yu Doan, Doan's older brother who has watched him grow from the closest position since childhood, also appears in this advertisement. He speaks about the persona of 'Ritsu Doan' from an older brother's perspective, his competitive nature that hasn't changed since childhood, and his thoughts on his younger brother who continues to challenge the world stage. Through their genuine faces and relationship known only to family, the message 'Ritsu Doan is not alone.' is expressed more multi-dimensionally.

Under its brand concept 'You can find a good future', Indeed aims to provide new ways of working and living, and possibilities for growth, as a partner supporting the self-realization of people exploring their future career paths and lifestyles. This advertisement expresses the diversity of careers and their possibilities by showing that there is always someone supporting those advancing toward their dreams and goals, and that those who support also have their own jobs and lives. It delivers the image of a 'good future' grasped by each individual.

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Ad Placement Overview
Locations: JR West Amagasaki Station, Hyogo; Hanshin Amagasaki Station, Hyogo
Period: Monday, June 8 - Sunday, June 28, 2026
*Please refrain from making inquiries to the station or station staff.
*Please be considerate of those around you when viewing the advertisement.

Message from professional soccer player Ritsu Doan to everyone in Amagasaki:
To everyone in Amagasaki,
I left my hometown Amagasaki and crossed the sea at age 19.
I couldn't speak the language, I knew no one.
I still remember that day filled with nothing but anxiety.
Even so, what pushed me to take a step that day was the expectations from Amagasaki backing me up.
When I'm lonely, when I'm anxious,
Ritsu Doan is not alone.
Telling myself that, I stand on the pitch again today.
I hope that this time, my play can be everyone's support.
Please remember when you are anxious.
If there is someone who believes in you, people can go far.

Message from Ritsu Doan's older brother/soccer school coach Yu Doan:
My younger brother Ritsu didn't just talk about his dreams,
He took proper action toward them.
That is what I want to convey to the children.

Present Campaign:
A 'Send Cheers to Doan! Campaign' is being held on Indeed's official X and TikTok accounts, offering luxurious prizes to applicants.
Application Period: Friday, June 5, 2026, 12:00 PM - Tuesday, June 30, 2026, 11:59 PM
Participation Conditions: One entry per account

'Ritsu Doan is not alone.' CM Overview
Featuring Ritsu Doan along with professionals supporting him off the pitch, such as his exclusive medical trainer, exclusive chef, and management, depicting a slice of their daily lives dedicated to their respective jobs. While showing them supporting Doan in different fields like conditioning, dietary management, and administration, there are scenes of them humming the phrase 'Job hunting is Indeed♪'. Pay attention to the interactions showing the family-like relationship between Doan and his team that cannot normally be seen.
Broadcast Start Date: Monday, April 20, 2026~
Broadcast Region: Nationwide