Starring Mari Iriki! Chilling Suspense 'Happy Family: Revenge of the Rental Mom' Launches on BUMP
emole, Inc. has launched a live-action adaptation of the manga 'Happy Family: Revenge of the Rental Mom' exclusively on the short drama app 'BUMP'. Featuring Mari Iriki, Alice Hiyama, and Fumina Hara, the drama depicts the collapse of a toxic household and a 25-year-old revenge plot.
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## 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
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
FAQ
What is the highlight of the drama 'Happy Family'?
The contrast between the 'ideal mother' persona played by Mari Iriki and the vengeful intent beneath it is a major highlight.
Are there differences between the original manga and the drama?
The original work is a manga, while the drama features talented cast members who add nuanced emotional performances to the story.
Is there a fee to watch on BUMP?
Please check the distribution page of the 'BUMP' app for details.