Watch Miyubi (1) May 2026

The story unfolds over the course of one year, starting when a father (played by P.J. Byrne) returns from a business trip to Japan with a toy robot named Miyubi for his son's birthday.

is a 40-minute virtual reality (VR) comedy-drama released in 2017 . It is notable for being one of the first long-form, scripted narrative films designed specifically for the VR medium. Produced by the Montreal-based Felix & Paul Studios in collaboration with Funny Or Die , the film places the viewer directly in the "body" of a Japanese toy robot in 1982 suburban America. Core Premise and Experience Watch miyubi (1)

: To manage the 40-minute runtime—which is considered long for a headset-based experience—the film is divided into quick, self-contained chapters. Each segment typically ends with the robot "rebooting". Key Cast and Production The story unfolds over the course of one