Rent a Person Who Does Nothing

Rent a Person Who Does Nothing

Limited Series 2020 · 12 eps · ★ 7.7 · Drama

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The main character provides a highly unusual service by offering his companionship in exchange for the humble fee of covered transportation costs and payment of his food and beverage tab. Joining others to file legal papers, enjoy a denied icy treat, or to ride a train’s entire loop just for the fun of it, are typical of the requests he takes on. He is blessed with a young son and an extremely supportive wife. Interestingly enough, this person who does nothing, save for answering the simplest of questions, manages to warm the hearts of the people he meets.

Directed by Shogo Kusano · Written by Yosuke Masaike

Network: TV Tokyo

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