I Rented A Japanese Mom For A Day

[@WaterYaDune]

Imagine if some guy just walked in during the CEO interview and said “Oh by the way, I’m the real CEO, this guy is just one of our actors, order yours today!”

[@ShradeCorelancer]

Rental CEO? So it's when you dont want to get bashed by customers when you fked up

[@MrNikolidas]

@@ShradeCorelancer The infinite babushka doll of avoiding responsibility!

[@kalvin.]

Imagine how many layers down this could go

[@foxrumor]

@@ShradeCorelancer That would be some insane showing off. I love it!

[@Tz3952ii]

😂

[@kitnkindlin683]

We need to have Conner bring his rental boyfriend to his rental family for a rental diner in a rental flat.

[@a.jordan9288]

No need of a rental one. Chris is there.

[@therevolutionary5148]

Connors actual mother, brothers and Chris meanwhile are having dinner at Connors actual flat

[@TakeItEasy2019]

@@a.jordan9288 but what flavor of Chris would he be introducing? The Chris Broad or the Ironmouse Chris Broad?

[@limbuyelung686]

Can I rent this comment?

[@bariumselenided5152]

A rental... dinner? How do you propose he returns it?

[@serenajiang3406]

a Japanese woman scolding a lego in complete sincerity is something I never thought I needed until I saw it

[@Typhonnyx]

IM your 700th like kneel before me peasant!

[@hundvd_7]

"It's in the apology manual" is one of the most japanese phrases I've ever heard

[@WickedPhase]

Fr lool 💀

[@thewhatever993]

Timestamp

[@hundvd_7]

14:49

[@thawsmst3138]

Kind of like the familiar phrase "it's in the syllabus" lol

[@GoriNapalm]

It's funny how Connor didn't even introduced Kaho. He was like "Yeah, you already know who she is".

[@Muxeroth]

She's a regular here after all

[@vedbergsmagicalworld]

Shes a porn star

[@wchan39]

Of course, she's a regular!

[@nujevad28]

@@vedbergsmagicalworld Was. She doesn't do it anymore and does her own thing now.

[@despicablepenguin]

I think it was funnier when he didn't introduce her to his rental mom and sister. I wonder who they thought she was?

[@jikoos]

the story about the rental dad hurt me in so many ways. imagine being a kid, seeing your dad with another kid, your dad ignoring you, then maybe finding out later in life that wasn't actually your dad but just some guy your mom hired ... that's actually fucked up. what kind of society shames single mothers so hard it seems like a good idea to rent a dad for your child..

[@squizzyicetea]

Several countries with the lowest birth rates shame women for being single, or being a single mother, while expecting them to be a doctor before they're considered ready

[@evitanigaminU]

@@squizzyicetea Hmm I wonder why its the low birth rate countries

[@TheRealGuywithoutaMustache]

26:54 “People feel shame when they expose their true selves” What really fascinates me about this series is how you get to learn why their mindset is so different from other cultures.

[@SampayG]

Its like persona 4

[@mikatututorials5909]

Imagine having a forest for suicides and not use anyone nearby The world is so fcked up

[@franciscasilva8406]

@yep What? Why would you be in a relationship where you'd lie to your partner about your own family?

[@Disearned]

yeah ive always been interested in other cultures and these videos are helpful with that

[@LeCatte]

@yep You have to understand, familial ties in Japan can be quite distant, so you might never see your aunts and uncles ever, maybe once or twice in your lifetime. Of course this is not true most of the time but the fact that there is a service that helps people with this kind of thing (renting people) shows how society in Japan takes precedent over family when it comes to how people perceive you. Its just all really complicated.

[@program4158]

Connor went from renting a boyfriend to renting a mom for 24 hours, an unexpected plot twist, but at the end of the day, it's always entertaining to watch a [ I Rented A "Blank" For A Day ] video from CDawgVA!

[@Newciouss]

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[@asap4bri]

I mean to me it really wasn't looking at his change from doing the homoerotic butler impressions to becoming the guy who posses the special edition dvd of Mother Knows Breast

[@TheFlossayOne]

Renting sora and shiro for a day would be interesting

[@legoworksstudios1]

He's gonna rent a family next

[@HopeIsADrug11037]

he should introduce his rented boyfriend to his rented mom

[@TanyaOfMars]

I really like how you actually took the time to learn more about this profession and all the reasons people might rent someone in this capacity rather than just treating it like some kind of weird novelty. The story of the girl hiring a mom to have tea and shop with her was particularly sad and heartwarming at the same time. It’s an interesting peek into Japanese culture, and I think something more of us can relate to than we might realize elsewhere in the world.

[@ricardorojas3872]

Indeed, their stories were actually quite interesting to see. It's definitely a glimpse of how society can change yourself and the things around just get approval. With no doubt a very emotional and fun video. 🙂

[@jocax188723]

I love that Kaho doesn’t even need an introduction at this point. She’s just a regular here. Also could have sworn I could hear a very shrill “WHAT THE FUCK CANNUR” on the wind, but that might have been just me.

[@liesandy291]

Where??

[@smol_white_bat]

@@liesandy291 Implying that a certain tungsten character will watch this video later and utter those words.

[@liesandy291]

@@smol_white_bat oh lol

[@tysonfontanez]

I was gonna point that out lol. He doesn't even mention that Kaho is there with him because it was already implied

[@thuranz2773]

Shibuya Kaho is a regular who needs no introduction.

[@kitsunekimchi118]

It's cute how Connor brings Kaho along every time he's about to do something especially curious. Their friendship is just so awesome. Edit: And because she's probably the best translator he knows.

[@rashan141]

Also, the most _willing!_

[@MultiLetz]

Yeah! She is very charming and seems to get along just fine with him, tbh i was kinda missing her in videos, lol

[@geofalke]

It's also because she's usually a regular at whatever place Connor wants to film a video at :^)

[@lhope3]

He's admitted that a lot of these are her ideas or her suggestions. She seems to live vicariously through Connor at times. Like the Rent A Boyfriend video.

[@asksalottle220]

@@lhope3 rent a show host

[@KokoroDokis]

My favorite quotes from the CEO is "When women are angry they are terrifying. You don't know what will happen." "When you start hearing some rattling coming from the kitchen, you're in danger. So we have them meet at a cafe instead." lol So true xD

[@rebelminxy8516]

This is actually fascinating. It's awesome to see that the CEO is handling this business so well AND making sure to keep his workers as safe as humanly possible. I would honestly do this, hire someone to be my mom for a day, treat me like a daughter and give me that "motherly affection" (obvi to their rules) but I'm afraid that if I do it once, I will go back to do it again and again and again.

[@waifuratertepes4691]

Why do you think the business does so well? The service will lead to a feel good addiction lol!

[@Uzumaki1218]

Suddenly, Rent-a-Girlfriend seems a bit less crazy to think about. Just a teensy bit though.

[@febbynoveta016]

@@Uzumaki1218 lmao yeaah

[@WingManFang1]

I’d probably rent a Girlfriend or wife to keep up appearances for friends since God only knows you can’t try anymore in America without somebody screaming bad behavior or being to unhealthy (physically or mentally) to even consider.

[@starman6468]

That’s essentially how hostess clubs work

[@Kaito_Fox555]

The rental dad scenario sounds like it'd make a fun manga actually. throw in the rental dad falling in love with the mother and actually feeling like a father figure to the child and you got a wholesome romance manga.

[@sweedy6647]

SpyXFamily has almost that exact premise, it’s funny that I was reminded of that manga when the CEO talking about being a rental dad and they bring it up later in the video saying they’re the manga characters irl.

[@AAli114]

Bro we don't want your imaginary father in a manga, he only went for cigarettes not to Japan... or wait did he?

[@williammiao8862]

@@AAli114 I’m pretty sure it’s the mysterious mind control cigarettes that force him to go to Japan

[@vt_hikaru]

I wish we had that in the states so many kids need that father figure its actually insane

[@jacobczekalla8375]

ngl I first read that as dental dad.

[@moistsbread]

i love how sweet kaho is when listening to people. she really likes to make sure the person talking feels heard

[@Egoblivion]

Kaho?

[@danielclark1859]

@@Egoblivion the woman with Connor. She's "famous" and cool

[@userwhom]

Connor can finally live out his Japanese step-mom fantasies

[@rezi420]

lmfao

[@LowmilkExWife]

Connor cheating on chris moment

[@yahalloe]

I bet this comment will get thousands of likes later

[@Newciouss]

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[@jeanlucc99]

Masterpiece flashback

[@alexander1989x]

In retrospect it DOES sound like a "crazy company" but change the service name to "social therapy" and suddenly sounds like a legit business.

[@tally9542]

Ok but therapy isn't about pretending everything is fine, it's about figuring out why and coming to terms with things not being fine.

[@jettnash5217]

Nah, therapy works in some cases. E.g. a woman who cannot give birth given time to spend with a baby - I imagine that would be either crushing or an amazing experience or even filling a void. I never knew my dad, it would be nice to have some time with someone pretending to be him, just for a while

[@kristoffer8609]

​@@tally9542 Therapy can be about pretending everything is fine. If you have social anxiety, treatment is exposing yourself to more social situations and pretending you're okay. Until your body and mind actually starts accepting that it is. You won't get better by just coming to terms with it and saying "I have a problem with social situations, so I'm never going to go outside my house again".

[@sorryman105]

@@tally9542 It depends on the needs of the patient. Trauma therapy is different from addiction for example.

[@cornheadahh]

@@tally9542 This will be controversial, but most therapy is BS. I tried it for years and it didn't work. What did work was talking to friends and family. Talking to a therapist is like talking to an expensive brick wall.

[@Emily-ny1oy]

I love that Connor basically just took three Japanese women out on a fun date lol they look like they had so much fun

[@grace1679]

Right hahah

[@mv6354]

I love the CEO guy so much. The way he talks and responds to every question is so quick and to the point without a single pause or hesitation. God knows how many of these kinds of interviews he's done already to be this quick to respond.

[@hyperious3454]

Probably been asked the same questions for 10 years

[@Scykuya]

Probably has a manual for that situation

[@Yuunarichu]

@@Scykuya LOL

[@chioyiti]

it is all in the editing, they cut out the part where the question gets asked in Japanese and probably where he thinks a little bit.

[@Ren-qd3gk]

He actually did an interview with Conan too hes hilarious

[@andrewweir4445]

It never occurred to me before what Kaho's relationship with her family is like... I hope she found some happiness with this!

[@weepo2651]

Yeah the brushed past it but it’s sad that they judge her for her past but I hope things get better for her

[@RenegadeFolkHero]

She seems like an awesome person, and they're missing out. I hope they can heal that relationship.

[@kaorichan3860]

I think I missed that part, what did she say about her family?

[@s.sh.ne.]

@@kaorichan3860 she said she didn"t get along with her family because of her work, so this felt nice for her

[@andrewweir4445]

@@kaorichan3860 18:22, when they're meeting the rental mom and sis

[@gohanr1271]

I like how connor acknowledges cultural differences but never really treats those differences in a mean spirited way. the purpose of all of these seem to be understanding cultural norms how the people who practice that culture practice it rather than, someone judging it from their own ethnocentric perspective.

[@aprilblenk]

I’m so fascinated by this, especially from a psychological perspective. At first it’s easy to write this off as wacky Japan but it’s genuinely interesting why this service exists. I’m glad Connor has done so much to focus on that side of the company.

[@SusanIvanova2257]

It's kinda not even Japan exclusive. I know there's groups that try to connect volunteer stand in families with people who got disowned by their bio family for being LGBTQ. The social pressure may be less less and the dynamics very different. But people may still want someone to fill a parent role for a wedding or graduation ceremony. Heck, I've known someone who's parents completely cut off contact when he left their religious cult. There's many reasons why someone may have no more contact with their family but would still like a stand in sometimes. In my city there's even been initiatives to connect elderly people with families with young children who may have no grandparents or grandparents that live very far away. Keeps the elderly active and social and the children still get to experience having grandparents. And well, then there's sex workers and sugar babies essentially offering paid "girlfriend experiences". It takes different forms because of different social constructs. And outside of sex work I don't think making it a paid service would go over too well in the west. But there's some parallels.

[@goldenbrigain7031]

@@SusanIvanova2257 stand in families..isn't that just adoption?

[@Hoshi-Hana]

I actually like the idea as well. In Denmark there's so many elderly people "hidden" away in nursing home, family members not visiting them so they are very lonely - the helpers don't have enough time to stay long for each of them. We thankfully got a lot of volunteers who want to help out socially so the elderly is not as alone.

[@datonedumbasian4919]

@@goldenbrigain7031 its discount adoption

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

@@Hoshi-Hana Same here in Sweden, seems like the standard thing to just dump our elderly people in nursing homes to just rot away.

[@sharofy4370]

Can't help but notice how often connor is being called cute whenever he goes out.

[@aliiirxsa4235]

well he is haha

[@frempy4426]

He's pretty good looking lol and I think most people from most countries tend to be "into" British accents lol but yeah it's the genial smile lol

[@YamiHikariHime]

I think it's the way he behaves too. He is really humble and a little shy so it's really cute and wholesome :)

[@HelloyouTheSmiley]

cause its true 🥺

[@STAAAAAAAAAAAARRRS]

Okay but imagine the “big sister” going back home and explaining to her husband how she went to the poop museum and him being like “Cool, anyway, I went to get the groceries”.

[@yikaii]

Kaho felt like she genuinely enjoyed the company of the rental mother and sister and it looked like she was having fun.

[@kitazune9950]

Your profile picture got me

[@Lokoopa]

If u know u know😏

[@EZ4S30NG]

Ofc she was the younger sister who didn't get paid.

[@BewareTheLilyOfTheValley]

No duh, she's a regular there. (Kidding, I'm just fanning the meme, lol).

[@Kronian]

She irritated the heck out of the CEO with her constant "mmh" "hai" and random moaning noises EVERY TWO SECONDS. Holy cow she seems nice and all but that is so obnoxious and hard to listen to, oof.

[@toneblind]

An apology manual lowkey sounds like something that should come with a KZbin partnership

[@neffyg35]

Section 3 the its not my fault and I didn't know apology aka the James Charles apology.

[@bonaaq86]

Step 1 don't apologize throughout the entirety of the video

[@alithegrape1696]

Its kinda sad to hear that Kaho doesn't get along with her family bc of her previous work :( it must be tough for her but im glad she ultimately chose to do the things that make her happy and became a successful person 💖

[@Egoblivion]

What was her previous work?

[@PersonaPrime]

@@Egoblivion She used to be a pornstar

[@tofu5619]

@@Egoblivion she's a retired JAV actor

[@Egoblivion]

@@tofu5619 I’ve since discovered that and wow…she’s so hot but yeah if i had a daughter who became a sex worker, I don’t know what i would do…

[@AL-pg3cu]

@@Egoblivion former JAV actress

[@Bonny-2132]

''Holy shit i just got a compliment'' Poor Connor, been around Mousey so long he forgot what a compliment feels like.

[@WingManFang1]

She’s his true Waifu, hopefully one day she can be wife without the fantasy connotations to him.

[@muzlee7479]

@@WingManFang1 Stop this cringe

[@GamingWithHajimemes]

@@WingManFang1 They are friends, and please stop-

[@RubixKyuub]

@@WingManFang1 Watch your tongue you commoner!

[@PaceBreaker]

Add Garnt, Joey and Chris to the mix and it's no wonder Connor's always surprised to receive compliments.

[@immacat515]

This man is utterly brilliant. He's thought of everything, particularly his staffs safety. 10/10 amazing.

[@carriepadgett2743]

The rent-a-baby thing sounds strange at first, but honestly, my heart went out to whoever would do that. Some people may have lost a child or will never have one, and to be able to hold a baby and love them just for a little while fills a place in their heart. We can't judge people for wanting to love or be love. Side note, it sounds cheaper than a host club for wanting a hot date! lol

[@mobus1219]

Yes the address is in this shady ally inside this building with reinforced doors and blood everywhere

[@carriepadgett2743]

@@mobus1219 what are you talking about

[@mobus1219]

@@carriepadgett2743 organ harvesting ehem

[@mobus1219]

@Constantijn Pino Way more expensive then rental with fees and you have to take care of it and maybe the person just wants to experience having a kid before having a kid like a trial

[@rachelcookie321]

It might also be a good experience like before having your own baby. You can meet a baby and see what it’s like to be a parent for a day before being thrown in the deep end.

[@siobhanlawper1051]

When Kaho was like, "I don't get on with my family because of my past work, so this will be nice!" I was like "Aw". What a shame, she seems like such a cool person.

[@jb0258]

I felt bad for her too when she said that. I can imagine she tries not to think about it

[@metaku397savionburnette6]

She did mentioned it on twitch a year or two ago she did said that they support her financially and that’s really it

[@nino6198]

@@metaku397savionburnette6 why would they support her financially I’m pretty sure she has a lot of money

[@nino6198]

@@jb0258 yeah but she chose to be a jav actor so it’s expected especially in Japan they have the most fucked up videos you can’t really blame her family for not accepting it

[@metaku397savionburnette6]

@@nino6198 yeah but that’s still their daughter maybe they should let go the past and try to reconsile and for her choice in choosing that Career at the time she said that they was pressuring her and she had suspicions that the Yakuza was behind it.I think fear was one of the factors of that choice

[@musashiblade1512]

This channel is one of my favorites when it comes to Japanese living content. Most of the other channels just involve walking the streets or apartment tours, which is cool, but Connor actually puts himself out there and takes part in things that are seen as bizarre in the west. Hats off for putting yourself in awkward situations and strange waters. This is truly living.

[@YaBoiDingus]

This was fun and cute. My heart did break a little when Kaho mentioned not getting along with her family because of her past work.

[@ZeroSteel45]

I mean, that's understandable; she had a good career before she started doing that. If you look at it from her parents' respective you could kind of understand but. She's happy now that's all that matters!

[@beccasn8725]

@@ZeroSteel45 what was it?

[@norasyikinali6283]

@@beccasn8725 she was a JAV actress. Not anymore though, she's a professional cosplayer/streamer now.

[@cassnewman8267]

@@beccasn8725 if I remember correctly she was a sports reporter or writer or something before her JAV work

[@deefarhei3617]

@@ZeroSteel45 I didn't think they had a good relationship to begin with.

[@Trashman_Len]

As someone who met their father once, 18 years later, and a mother who is abusive and manipulative, i could see myself using this service to work out some emotions I refuse to acknowledge. Though I also worry about showing any negative emotions around people, or even accidentally yelling at the actors when they are not the root of my problems.

[@aliiirxsa4235]

i’d be scared that i would get too attached honestly lol

[@Nightfurygaming247]

@eggs n toast U good?

[@kaldo_kaldo]

Sounds like therapy could be right for you

[@drunkenscholar1245]

That's a good idea

[@Trashman_Len]

@@aliiirxsa4235 the way I see it, guy is just a acquaintance. No real connection. He was nice and all. But can’t get attached to someone you hardly know.

[@mxhollows2697]

Honestly? This is a service I could imagine using. My dad died years before I ever realized I'm trans, so I never got to come out to him or do any father and son activities with him. I just think it would help me get some closure on stuff I couldn't otherwise.

[@Gauldame]

With regards to rent a boyfriend I've seen deep dives on the why and on several instances it's been pressure. I know the service in China the company got guys in decent jobs and the interviewer asked the inevitable question. No it wasn't for that. The talents in question stated 9 out of 10 of the ladies that were women who's families had pressured them to do amazing in school, get an amazing job, get into various high prestigious things and then turned around..."when am I going to have grandchildren..." and took a serious load of pressure at family events. "Oh here is my boyfriend, he works at XYZ company in town Q...that's why you haven't seen him". Dude would be polite, say nice things about the daughter and be appropriately awkward/nervous to the dad. Family would immediately get off the girls ass about making babies. This example was given in about 3 countries I've seen on both sides of the equation as it were.

[@nickrivas6429]

I read this and the first thing that comes to mind is the high suicide rates in those areas. Man that fucking blows.

[@aaclovern9804]

That's a real problem. My mom did "i want grandchildren" to me too. I just shut her up by saying "i don't have money, job, and have not finished university yet, what i am supposed to feed to kid? Air?". It made her step away for a while, but fucking hell old people with their "i want grandchildren", the times are different, living is hard and expensive

[@nickrivas6429]

@@aaclovern9804 luckily my mother said she'll kick my ass if I have a kid now cause she knows I'm not in the position to raise one.

[@KyokujiFGC]

Yakuza 0 actually has an entire sidequest where Majima essentially becomes a rental boyfriend for a girl who's desperate to keep up appearances for her father.

[@Wayra_]

@@KyokujiFGC he does it for free too

[@Finn_Anwarunya]

Jesus imagine finally meeting your "Dad" and he's so nice and fun and it's the best day ever and then he disappears again until one day you see him with another family and hes like "I swear I don't fucking know this kid." They're truly doing God's work.

[@lemonywater2979]

What do you mean? That sounds horrifying

[@Finn_Anwarunya]

@@lemonywater2979 That last bit is sarcasm.

[@spreest9537]

But... they actually make for such a cute family. Connor, his two sisters (one mean, the other a regular) and the mom.

[@randomhooman8402]

"Holy shit I just got complimented" Connor freaking out about that is a mood

[@loneXolf]

Anyone got timestamp?

[@randomhooman8402]

@@loneXolf sorry ^^" 31:33

[@bryanboykin3443]

Every man’s thought when complimented

[@shino4242]

Me: man, how in the world did she get to be known for scolding people Rental sister: So I used to work at an S&M bar and whipped masochistic customers Me: Ahh...Ok then. No further questions.

[@MATTierial]

This was honestly pretty sad and wholesome at the same time. People just want to be accepted, loved, and all of the other human interactions. If this helps people, I don't see any problem with it.

[@victoriac3823]

To be honest renting a sibling might be really nice to have especially when it comes to going out and clubbing. Japan is super safe I know, but it would be nice to have an older brother watch your back

[@KiyokaMakibi]

I think its a lovely idea to rent a sibling if you're an only child too :)

[@honeyswann]

It is safe but women do get sexually harassed at such a large per capita rate :) so it would be really useful to have someone to keep an eye out

[@yume5441]

"super safe" is NOT the way i'd describe japan in the slightest lol

[@isla2202]

creepy lonely lads

[@Joe_Mama.also_YTHandlessuckass]

That's honestly an interesting way to use this service, rent a boyfriend to show off so creeps don't try to hit on you

[@Kongaii]

I love how Connor starts the video by explaining that he asked if he could film and that they just said yes while its obvious that it probably took half a year to get approval

[@mehsayzrawr]

Love the fact voice over Connor is our own inner thoughts. Everytime he said “ W H A T “ were the same points my mouth fell open. 😂

[@dabe1sway]

not gonna lie, normally with these type of translated interviews I always skip them (unless it's someone i'm already familiar with), but this CEO guy was so entertaining and charismatic in his own way. im glad i took the time to watch the whole interview

[@forgeryyy]

He's so recognizable too. I hadn't watched that Conan video in YEARS and I instantly knew who he was

[@dreamerkatie143]

i love how we can even rent a mom in Japan she can really help actually(for the people with mom issues lol)

[@anewworld2693]

mommy issues yes

[@Newciouss]

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[@organicgrains]

To be honest "mommy" issues aren't always what you expect. If someone doesn't have a mum, and wishes or feels like they need to experience having a mum, it's more about the caring nature of it. As much as we would like to think it's normal for everyone to have a mum, for a fraction of us ingrates out here, it is not. If I could even afford it, i'd rent a mum in a heartbeat.

[@dreamerkatie143]

@@organicgrains you are right

[@robertolopez1537]

I remember seeing this CEO years ago when Conan O'Brien rented a family as well. Glad to see he's doing well and still at his job!

[@haiqal5333]

Maybe he's just a stand in for the real CEO, at this point it's not really too far fetched 😂

[@Villamo]

The funeral thing was really popular in Europe, "mourners" were called and it was a real job! They were asked to be in funerals and cry the dead to make the impression that the person had more friends or a big impact in the community. Strange and sad at the same time, kinda funny that japan had the same problem.

[@yoonsmile8271]

In old Perú too! They were called las lloronas, i belive, basically women who were paid to cry in funerals!

[@dewaeryadi7776]

Basically north korea population when supreme leader dies

[@ltcinsane]

I'm pretty sure some places even have laws that if some dies alone without any family or friends a government worker of some sort (can't remember the exact position) would come.

[@Loonaurtheworld]

@@dewaeryadi7776 njir bener juga sih

[@matthew_natividad]

@@dewaeryadi7776 considering their entire lives hang in the balance

[@ISWYDTOR]

Although I guess I can understand why Kaho's family don't approve of her old job, it's still sad to hear that she don't get along with them when she's such a joy in every video she appears in :(

[@IiOnna222]

I had the exact same thought. Kaho sounds like a genuinely good person.

[@aliiirxsa4235]

exactly :(

[@junoleigh6302]

Same! It didn't exactly occur to me that perhaps her family many not approve of her, but she's really such a gem. Funny and seems to be a great friend to Connor and others.

[@robbobots2528]

its so saddening, i feel sorry for kaho

[@PaceBreaker]

Seems like she's found personal acceptance and doesn't dwell on things like that. Which is why when she was on Trash Taste she said while she isn't proud of her old work, she isn't ashamed of it either - it was a job and she did her job to the best of her ability.

[@brick_ball]

Not many people talking about how Kaho liked the idea of it because her parents didn't accept her career

[@wonder777warrior6]

its not really. she completely disregarded how her family would feel and the embarrassment and harassment they would face. she was selfish. dont make her the victim just cause she's pretty.

[@LimitedEye]

@@wonder777warrior6 sorry but I’m not going to stop making money or living my dream life because my family is embarrassed sounds more like the Japanese problem than hers

[@ArcadiasPlanet]

@@wonder777warrior6wait what does she do for a living?

[@Mobpsycko]

@@ArcadiasPlanet porn

[@CordialGun]

@@wonder777warrior6 bro... go touch some grass instead of being a misogynist. if you're that contrary to porn, stop using pornhub or any sexual content for that matter

[@NotVeryUwU]

The rental father/mother thing is strange. Imagine spending your childhood with your mom/dad and then finding out (if you do) later that they were just some random actor that was paid to be your parent. That sounds traumatic as hell.

[@JuanRamirez-kf8pk]

So Truman show?

[@aresmiii6066]

Totally, like a vicious cycle, companies take so much from their lives that they have to turn to another companies to fill that gap

[@lovelysonico]

I see where you are coming from but i think this is more for adults, not in a nsfw way but just like the man stated, to help people out

[@katttnettt]

That’s the only part of this service I have a bit of a problem with. For consenting adults, it makes sense. But, how do you bring a stranger like this into a child’s life and for how long? Does the mom rent the dad forever? Does he pretend to know about the children’s childhood when they get older? Does the actor pretend to love the mom? Does he leave every day? Like, how does this work without being traumatizing for the children? Everything else, though, makes sense.

[@PerfectlyFunctioningAI]

yeah nah i personally find it disgusting, this is the dystopian horror i imagine would come out of capitalism one day. Just imagine how sad it would be if you where the child and somehow the client manages to sell this fake father figure to you your whole life and then you die thinking that this paid actor who probably vaguely remembers your face in the sea of clients they have had is your real father. Its fucked

[@Subjectivity13]

In the US, we eventually passed anti-discrimination laws so schools and businesses could not refuse service to single mothers. In Japan, they start a business to rent fake husbands. Two very different and fascinating solutions to the same problem.

[@59hawks]

Japan out capitalist the US

[@franciscasilva8406]

I wouldn't call japan's situation a solution

[@LouisSubearth]

Odd nuance, but I'll let it pass

[@morganqorishchi8181]

I appreciate that the CEO stepped up to help his friend who is a single mom, weird as the idea of rentals is. He's a good friend.

[@TheRoleplayer40k]

There are such laws in Japan as well. Just they arent widely enforced, or people are too ashamed to report the discrimination as they'll lose face for doing so.

[@xXCrimsonWolfXx752]

I love how this started out as a genuine service used to help people fulfil voids in their lives, or to help reduce the cloaked sadness in Japanese society that many experience, but then it just went straight to 100 when the CEO basically explained how sometimes they have to pretend to be Yakuza members when sh*t gets real and they gotta protect their assets. I couldn't stop laughing. Japan is a land of pure wonder LOL

[@C3R133RUZ]

I really feel for that girl from the mom's story, especially since I've had a bad relationship with my father and had somewhat similar feelings. It was so wholesome and caring. On a lighter note, I love seeing Kaho in videos, she is such a class act. Has Connor ever collabed on her channel and/or stream? All I can think of is the kit Kat video.

[@yikaii]

Imagine if someone the CEO pretended to be the dad of watches this video. That's probably the worst way to find out the father you met was a rental one

[@axolotllan]

some of those kids might be aware but renting the dad for the dad and son experience less than believing he is, like a kid whose dad passed away and misses doing X activity he used to do with his dad, the mom may rent a service like this to let the kid experience the joy of that activity again and have a special day it's a strange sort of thing but grief usually is.

[@Lilyium]

@today was a good day stop it

[@marineadmiraljunior7904]

Such a cool and wonderful family. Sometimes people need someone to talk and interact with. Glad to see businesses like these can help fulfill this.

[@adeptusYT]

Love how renting a mom wasn't enough, so he just threw a sister into the mix 😂

[@ThreadBomb]

Trying to hide his milf complex.

[@Raigius]

I'm thinking that they probably didn't trust him enough to rent out a single woman to him (since he's a foreigner) so they made him rent a pair that can look out for each other. They mention in the video that they often try to restrict the possibilities of a rental actor being left alone one on one in an isolated or private environment. IE they require there to be 3 or more people present.

[@kristoffer8609]

@@Raigius You might be correct when it comes to regular customers, but this has clearly been pre-planned with the company. I'm sure they knew Kaho was going to be there. What I'm saying is Connor probably just wanted more content and hired a pretend sister as well.

[@IiOnna222]

It's good Garnt was not there; it could have been awkward...

[@raifikarj6698]

@@Raigius joey got single mother so i think the sister is already planned

[@curleyds]

Joey & Connor: Both do a wrestling video and a rent-a-mom video Garnt: Well you're not giving me many options, aren't you

[@looneypersoney]

Garnt: do a Muay Thai training video and rent-a-sister video instead

[@Terrakol]

@@looneypersoney Grant would either rent-a-sister or rent-a-girlfriend. Cuz you know...

[@nadirafant6428]

These documentaries you have taken the time to produce and research are very insightful! I love this type of content and it shows your range as a multi-talented monke. Keep up the good work!

[@endzi_the_fangirl]

So in Japan if your dad leaves for the milk you can just rent a new one!

[@Newciouss]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWcdYuAqdyWhdk

[@LowmilkExWife]

The bots got the joke

[@scythixs7663]

Imagine hiring a new dad because your real one ran off and the one you hired turned out to be your actual dad

[@brendanstone9095]

@@scythixs7663 This is an anime in the making Or an eroge "I'm in love with my rental dad" or something

[@lootmaster1337]

@@brendanstone9095 if that doesn't already exist id be really surprised

[@naomifiction2255]

The amount of weird things (and people) you can buy or rent in Japan is insane. Just makes me want to visit again.

[@shiorimizuki7460]

What do you mean by 'again'

[@nunyabz9494]

the fact that they exist, makes you wonder what happened that it is required.

[@Newciouss]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWcdYuAqdyWhdk

[@LowmilkExWife]

And the amiunt of stalkers in japan

[@iam.priyansh]

LoL like dark web

[@SmAsHtOn2468]

If they had these in the US, I would definitely want to try being the younger sibling for once. I've been the oldest with so many expectations for my whole life. I am the oldest child, grandchild, and great-grandchild to my family on this side of the country. It would also be nice for people like me who have very a Conservative Christian family who struggles with seeing me as my gender and as my sexuality.

[@pencilbender]

Let me tell you a little secret, younger people have the same responsibilities, just a little later.

[@kaorichan3860]

@@pencilbender I wouldn't agree entirely

[@cngotham4111]

I don't think it would be smart to have this type of service in america. I don't think we would regulate things well and slot of messed up shit could happen. Like in japan you don't got to worry about getting shot up but in america...

[@cngotham4111]

@@pencilbender Iv been the oldest and the youngest and for me there's way more differences then that. You can get away with a lot more being the youngest. And there was some other small differences. Like as an older brother is be more protective but as a younger one I'd say he can handle himself lol. Maybe the huge age gap and gender difference also may be a factor in that though.

[@fwuuton]

@@pencilbender as kids or teenagers, no definitely not. When you become adults, yes the responsibilities are the same.

[@SwordOfSephiroth]

18:24 We need to give more emotional support for Kaho.

[@jung.o.2080]

For those that read SpyxFamily, the explanation early on by the CEO brings things into perspective into why faking a relationship is not totally weird over in Japan. Cool stuff

[@stephanieok5365]

You know, I could feasibly see renting someone to pose as my aunt when apartment-hunting in the hopes the property management will assume I am some degree of half/quarter Japanese and be a little less likely to discriminate against renting to me.

[@sub2pdp866]

Really hyped for the anime release

[@Icarious14]

I was literally thinking when he explained that “where have I heard this before?”. That manga is so good tho

[@jessicaorazine9446]

I was thinking the same thing !

[@The-Beyonder]

@@sub2pdp866 *HEH*

[@izumikairu5072]

I’m loving this “Rent A” series! Rent a new Chris next xD

[@nobleskoogs]

You mean Ironmouse

[@Ye-Hu]

@@nobleskoogs *Tungsten Rat

[@SvengelskaBlondie]

15:12 "There is a manual for every single scenario" Roboute Guilliman would be impressed by this and use it for the base of his Codex Astartes work.

[@heartsden2901]

That interview portion was genuinely interesting, you’ve lately been having a lot better interviews, I find I enjoy those parts a lot in your videos

[@kunal4697]

I didn't expect the live action adaptation of mother knows breast to come out this soon.

[@PenguinLord10]

Oof. Kaho saying she doesnt get along with her family because of her past work hurt me. A lot. That's just not fair to her at all. She's a wonderful person, they should be proud of the daughter they raised.

[@AL-pg3cu]

Well it’s primarily due to being a part of the adult industry. Majority of parents often disown their children due to working in such a industry. Especially if it’s in a country like Japan. It’s not uncommon. Even in the U.S it’s a hard pill to swallow and honestly I believe the U.S is probably one of the few countries who would accept their daughter/son but even then it’s very difficult. Such a thing is not normalised with families. As we further get into the newer generation some families are a bit more accepting but nevertheless it’s still the same. Even in jokes it’s seen as an embarrassment to have a sibling or their relative work in pornography. I.e a lot of jokes are targeted toward having a daughter/son work in OF and such.

[@grimneko7424]

Connor making a really entertaining video accompanied by Kaho and also getting sponsored by honkai impact is putting the biggest smile on my face. All the things i love in the same video is quite pleasent i must say.

[@tomppeli.]

"People feel shame when they expose their true selves" I felt that

[@AlexH089]

imagine there being one guy who had like 4 different girlfriends cheat on him and the same rental guy shows up for all of them to apologise lmao

[@chuuu4610]

This reminds me of the time Joey rented a Japanese mom bc his Japanese mom was like “LOL nope.” I really like this series. I’ve been practicing my listening skills watching Suzuya’s channel.

[@BakaTaco]

This whole "rent-a-____" is really strange on the surface, but has (along with some VERY odd moments) a really touching and thought-provoking side that I didn't think about before watching this video. I feel like Japan's "problems" within it's society NEED to be looked at, but it's so ingrained into the people and history that "rent-a-____" places are actually really important for many people to get a sense of some change in their life which they were missing or needed for various reasons. I think they are great and surprisingly important.

[@ChronicalV]

Do you think it could potentially enable problems to continue existing instead of sorting them out? Especially for longer-term contracts

[@BakaTaco]

@@ChronicalV That could definitely happen, I'm sure. For example, using this service to rent someone to apologise for you or fake being the person cheating with your wife/husband is absolutely just avoiding the issue at hand. There's other examples too. But using this service for what I'd say is the right reasons, for some kind of self-journey or therapy is probably a good thing. There's still issues there, but I can see the benifits.

[@TheSilverInfinity]

i initially thought it was odd as well. not really understanding WHY someone would make use of such services. but the first example they talked about, where a single mother needed someone to act as a father to get her child into a good school, completely turned my thoughts around about it. to get around societies expectations and biases. true it doesnt solve the problems, but it can help the people suffering from them

[@kovskii3955]

The anime was pretty good

[@BakaTaco]

@@kovskii3955 Aside from dumbass Kazuya, I agree. If you read the manga, expect the same. Cute girls, dumb MC, haha.

[@alial6658]

I'd like to see Connor actually doing this kind of thing as renting just like how everyone does. These types of clips look more like informative than an actual experience. I want to see footage of Connor experiencing the rental stuff as a real one.

[@pingdotlin]

Joey did this 2 years ago too but with a monogatari-like naration, love it when Connor asks simple questions in these interviews and the interviewee goes pretty damn indepth. The Kaho collabs's production and lenght of video is always S tier. +nice omocat shirt Laho

[@malinhaglund6459]

Hi Connor! Thank you for making videos, been watching your channel for years (from the Sebastian era) and am still a huge fan! Keep being you and keep up the great work!!!

[@TinMan445]

Wow that hurt to hear Kaho doesn’t get along with her family because of her past. Not that surprising but she is such a good person

[@stanley909]

Bruh, this actually works as another series same as with Wacky Weekend with Chris but this time with Kaho. It works well coz you explore certain aspects of Japan's culture, the flavor is nice too, you got both light and serious matters to talk about keeping it interesting throughout the video. Definitely keep Kaho in this series, she's a regular here after all. Kekw

[@isaamaandaa]

*this "I rent a **___** for a day" is slowly becoming my favourite series on the channel. and kaho as always is the side character lmao.* ✨

[@chokra6968]

She is not a side character. She is a regular

[@isaamaandaa]

@@chokra6968 ahaha yess. it's not complete without her.

[@utamonk]

kaho is the main character!

[@Newciouss]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWcdYuAqdyWhdk

[@LowmilkExWife]

He should rent a kid with chris

[@tinybubbles1657]

29:37 Kaho sounds like a cat 😻😹

[@sunvieightmaster88]

Connor is enjoying the "Step-Family" And we know it

[@sunvieightmaster88]

Connor is living in the "Step-Family" world.

[@Newciouss]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qoWcdYuAqdyWhdk

[@LowmilkExWife]

The bots jealous ong

[@countrydestroyer-hx6wt]

WHY ARE THERE SO MANY BOTS

[@ThreadBomb]

@@countrydestroyer-hx6wt Because youtube doesn't care.

[@morphsuitmeele1171]

@@countrydestroyer-hx6wt maybe the bots are attracted to the word "step"? Idk why you were dog piled here.

[@Kuraimo]

34:41 when he said that they were going to a museum I didn’t imagine this

[@katazaki]

14:56 as a Canadian i'm very worried and confused as to how this man found our entire book of law

[@toxigenic]

I remember watching the Conan video. I find this whole concept fascinating. I love how you step outside your comfort zone to bring us these interesting insights to Japanese culture. Please tell Kaho that she has an American mom whenever she need one!

[@Adspecter]

It’s even more funny that Connor used the exact same company and interviewed the same CEO that Conan used

[@tyffanii1]

I think I would actually like to have a service like this in Australia, cause as someone who only goes out with friends from school and them now moved or married I don’t get the chance to do that very often, I feel like I would like to go out and experience what it is like to do that again. And it might even teach me how to make new friends or give me the courage to ask some people I am friends with at work to go out.

[@ShinPaulo]

This video is actually super good. I can see why this thing works in jp. Feels really wholesome. I hope you can do more videos. You and kaho looked like yall had a fun time!!! Especially with connor and how he loves letting people know when he taking dumps.

[@ryul28]

I'm shocked that he sometimes does the acting himself, what If his "kids" saw him on Conan, or see him here. I'm guessing he's appeared in other places as well. The other family members too.

[@boringbone]

He'll just say "Sorry, I have to go to the toilet in the unko museum"

[@Jubbano]

37:54 The lighting 🤌🏼✨✨

[@pennyinheaven]

No joke, I felt sad when Connor bid farewell to them, even before he said his conclusion that he also felt sad. It hurts to think that you need to pay just to feel connected or understood.

[@kiiro_7836]

The video we never knew we needed, really.

[@bestpriest2224]

Yes

[@mangalpandey2478]

@don't be surprised brilliant there is already a bot here lovely amazing day

[@LowmilkExWife]

Lets hope he rents a kid next

[@nicowokeuplikethis9145]

Can't believe how much I've giggled from Connor being shy.

[@TheRealTrixter]

This just makes me wanna see Chris rent a Japanese family since he can speak Japanese and has traveled most of Japan so why not?

[@Haskellerz]

He already has a rental family, it's called Ryotaro

[@TheRealTrixter]

@@Haskellerz Nah that's not a rental family that's his sugar daddy...

[@PeanutButterfly92]

Imagine him hiring a rental family to go on a family road trip! 😄

[@TheRealTrixter]

@@PeanutButterfly92 next Journey Across Japan with my Rental Family gonna be expensive lmao

[@m41497]

@@TheRealTrixter thank the patreon peeps 🤣😅

[@Hunter_Journal]

Yes, it is kind of sad a service like that exists but on the other hand, renting a family member or anything can be very therapeutic. It can help to resolve issues u had/have with ur real family, I did something similar with my therapist to understand myself and my behavior better and become a better person/friend.

[@chimichangatakeout3551]

Kaho is the ideal type of friend id like to have. Connor has great chemistry with her whenever they’re in a video. Wish nothing but happiness and success to both of them 🤙

[@Bonny-2132]

I relate to Connor's awkward British energy on a deep spiritual level.

[@buildinasentry1046]

I ain’t even British, but I feel the awkward bit

[@krzemin8553]

"I would rent a sister and a mom. Of course" I love that

[@acumennova3929]

0:47 That DDLC sweater triggered a flashback.

[@bradersidi2]

This family dinamic actually works so well ! Lmaoo Kaho: youngest of the family, really close to oldest sister Connor: Middle child that just follows around the family every 'trip' they went like a side character Kind mom that enjoys going out with the fam and a mean older sister that actually loves her siblings 🤣