Overview

emole, Inc., the operator of the short drama application 'BUMP', has launched the exclusive distribution of its original live-action short drama based on the manga 'Happy Family: Revenge of the Rental Mom' (published by Coamix) by Ryosuke Funaki, starting at 19:00 on Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Work Details

The original work is a popular series currently serialized on the web manga site 'Zenon Editorial Department'. The work is a dark suspense story where a mysterious beauty, Aida, enters a household governed by a toxic parent—someone who imposes excessive affection, performs invasive checks, and treats her daughter like an accessory—under the guise of a 'Rental Mom'.

Cast and Characters

- **Aida (Mari Iriki)**: Enters the Ishida family as a 'Rental Mom' to execute a meticulous revenge plan. She possesses both a perfect smile and a dark, obsessive nature. - **Airi (Alice Hiyama)**: A 17-year-old high school student suffering under the control of her toxic mother. She finds the warmth of a real mother in Aida. - **Marina (Fumina Hara)**: A popular mommy influencer on social media who, in reality, is a toxic parent that subjects her daughter to verbal and physical abuse, showcasing a complex dual nature.

Synopsis

Airi, exhausted by the control of her toxic mother Marina, decides to use a 'Rental Mom' service. The person who appears is Aida. Unknown to anyone, Aida holds a grudge: 25 years ago, she was brutally bullied by Marina in middle school and lost her own mother. She infiltrated the Ishida family to execute her revenge. By gaining the daughter's trust and winning over the husband, she systematically dismantles the family from within.

Work Summary

- **Title**: 'Happy Family: Revenge of the Rental Mom' - **Distribution Start**: Wednesday, May 20, 2026, 19:00 (Total of 23 episodes) - **Platform**: Short drama app 'BUMP' - **Original Author**: Ryosuke Funaki (Coamix) - **Cast**: Mari Iriki, Alice Hiyama, Fumina Hara, etc. - **Director**: Takuya Ito - **Script**: Nanami Shibuya - **Production**: Real Makers

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  • Source: PR TIMES
  • Category: New Product
  • Products / services: BUMP