Video: Superman Helps Market Prius In Japan Ads

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    It looks like Japan is getting all of the fun and comical TV ads for the 2010 Prius while the US is stuck with the artsy ones. Below are 2 commercials airing in Japan that feature Superman helping to point out all of the new features on the 2010 Prius. For the "Chuck" fans out there, you might recognize Superman as Bryce Larkin, AKA actor Matthew Bomer. Funny enough, Bomer was originally cast as Superman for Brett Ratner's remake that never ended up happening.

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Discussion in 'Prius, Hybrid, EV and Alt-Fuel News' started by Danny, May 27, 2009.

  1. Lafferty
    This ad is so much better than the U.S. one IMO.
    Lafferty, May 27, 2009
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  2. saxamoophone
    I think they should just air these instead here in the states (as is...). =)

    In other news, I'm now a Prius owner! Got a 2009 fully loaded for a VERY nice price...so screw Gen 3 ;)
    saxamoophone, May 27, 2009
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  3. Matt Herring
    Not surprised the Japan commercials feature a superhero as it plays better in a country addicted (really addicted) to cartoons/anime/fantasy. It was interesting, however, that the headline in the newspaper was in English when the entire voice over was in Japanese.

    I like the US commercials although they aren't as "exciting" as the Superman ones. When the US commercial came on the TV the other night I told my girlfriend to "LOOOOK AT THE TV!!!!" and her response was "Oh God, you're nuts."
    Matt Herring, May 27, 2009
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  4. bac
    +1

    ... Brad
    bac, May 27, 2009
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  5. Danny
    No Chuck fans? That's the main reason I like them :)
    Danny, May 27, 2009
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  6. Rybold
    Hahaha! The first one is funny and I like it.
    The second commercial is kind of corny though. But I'm sure they love it over there.
    Rybold, May 27, 2009
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  7. dbacksfan
    The irony is that despite the absence of English subtitles, I still understood the message. The story came through loud and clear.
    dbacksfan, May 28, 2009
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