Kenta Mikami runs a unique business offering “rental” family members, relatives, and even friends to those in need. From delivering heartfelt congratulations at weddings to offering apologies on behalf of cheaters, Mikami steps into the roles of father, son, or even lover at his clients’ request.

As control, obsession, and fear spiral out of hand, Tokyo Utopia exposes the dark contradictions behind parental ambition and questions what “success” truly means in a society obsessed with performance. A mid-length comedy film by Yuki Sakakibara, released on YouTube in 2025.