Even that exists!? A roundup of fun rental services
Speaking of rentals, a decade or so ago CDs and comic books were the mainstream.
These days, many people might think of clothing and branded goods, home appliances, or event equipment.
The rental industry is constantly evolving, and more services now let you borrow surprising things.
From middle-aged men and butlers to scary-looking people—there are quirky rental services that cater to such unique requests.
This time, we’ll introduce some astonishing rental services you’ll be itching to tell someone about.
You might even find a service you’ll want to try yourself.
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Even That!? A Roundup of Quirky Rental Services (1–10)
Butler rental service
Sho Sakurai from Arashi, who appears in the mystery-solving, mischievous-comedy series ‘Nazotoki wa Dinner no Ato de’ about a millionaire’s daughter and her sly butler, looks better in a butler outfit than anyone else in the world, in my opinion.
If anyone truly embodies “cool,” it’s Sakurai.
Some of you might be thinking, “If only I could rent such a wonderful butler…,” and actually—you can! You could have the perfect butler serve you for a day and enjoy a break from the ordinary, or stroll around together and feel like you’re on a date.
It seems like any wish of yours could come true.
There also seems to be demand for a partner for cosplay photo shoots.
Girlfriend rental service
Reiji Miyajima’s smash-hit manga Rent-A-Girlfriend is something I’d love even people who don’t usually read manga to try.
It’s also been adapted into an anime, a live-action drama, and even a pachinko/arcade machine, so I hope you can enjoy it in whatever medium suits your tastes.
Rental girlfriend services have existed for a long time, but this manga might be what really popularized them! It’s a perfect recommendation for a refreshing change of pace on your day off—a rental that’s great for clearing your mind.
If you’re shocked at the idea of “renting a girlfriend,” why not try it once? You might see the world a little differently.
Boyfriend rental service
There are probably women who hesitate to go to a yakiniku restaurant and eat alone, thinking, “Going by myself is a bit…” Likewise, some people feel lonely watching a movie alone, or love Disneyland but don’t want others to think they came by themselves.
It seems like rental boyfriends might actually have unexpected demand.
All the more for Gen Z, who value cost-effectiveness and time-efficiency—having a light, casual partner who helps you fully enjoy that time is a welcome option.
You could have him listen to your problems, read a book to you, and there are likely many other ways to use the service.
Even that!? A roundup of quirky rental services (11–20)
American corn dog fryer rental service
The classic convenience-store hot snack: the American dog—sausage wrapped in a sweet batter and deep-fried! The salty sausage and sweet batter are a perfect match, right? And you can even rent a machine to fry American dogs! For fans, that’s irresistible.
Plus, with this machine, you can make lots of them for school festivals or summer festivals—super convenient! Get ketchup and mustard ready, and let plenty of people enjoy American dogs.
Forest Rental Service
Some of you might be thinking, “Wait, are they going to bring a forest to my house?” Not quite.
This service lets you rent a section of forest for a long-term period.
It’s time-limited, of course, but you can privately enjoy things you’d rarely experience in the city—like setting up a sauna cabin, a camping area, or even a pottery kiln.
If you want your kids to have lots of hands-on experiences in nature, this private forest space makes that possible.
Rentals are available in places like Gifu and Shizuoka Prefectures.
If you’re coming from farther away, this is a great chance to try it!
Aquarium rental service
Haven’t you ever longed for one of those huge aquariums you see in celebrities’ homes? Rare fish, beautifully colored fish—having a tank like that may feel like a distant dream…
If you’re worried because you don’t know how to keep fish and cleaning sounds like a hassle, we highly recommend this aquarium rental service! The rental company takes care of all the tedious tasks, like changing the water, so you can simply relax and enjoy watching the fish glide around gracefully.
It’s like a dream service, isn’t it? Put one in your office and it will change the atmosphere, and it’s likely to be popular for children’s emotional and aesthetic development as well.
Gold folding screen rental service
A gold folding screen is a common sight at celebratory occasions like weddings or award ceremonies.
Its dazzling, all-gold appearance is perfect for festive scenes! How about renting one as part of the decorations when you want to celebrate someone? Rental companies offer various sizes, so choose one that suits the room where the celebration will take place and consider the height of the person being honored.
A celebration adorned with a gold folding screen is sure to delight the guest of honor!