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“Rental Family” follows Phillip, a struggling American actor who stumbles upon Tokyo’s Rental Family service, eager to play “a role with meaning” after 7 years of acting in trivial commercials.

‘Rental Family’: Hikari’s love letter to Japan and humanity

By Sofia Hahn | October 29, 2025

Through “Rental Family,” Hikari made it clear that she is a fresh talent to watch, and she is just getting started.

The co-authors began by discussing where to start in what Tseng labeled a “mysterious industry.”

Ada Tseng and Jon Healey teach University students “How to Break into Hollywood”

By Sofia Hahn | October 6, 2025

Writing the book in the wake of COVID-19 and the writers' strikes in 2023, the duo did not shy away from addressing the ever-changing nature of Hollywood, where it can feel beyond daunting to find an entry point.

Sofia Hahn

‘Rental Family’: Hikari’s love letter to Japan and humanity

Ada Tseng and Jon Healey teach University students “How to Break into Hollywood”

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