Rent-a-Girlfriend
series currently in production
Returning Series
Animation
Comedy
Seasons | 1
Episodes | 48
avg.Runtime | 25 min
First EP | 2020-07-11
Last EP | 2025-08-23
Overview
Stream on
Crunchyroll
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
Created by
Produced by
TMS Entertainment
MBS
Kodansha
DMM pictures
DMM.com
TMS Entertainment Studio 6
Season List
season 1 || Rent-a-Girlfriend
Relesed on | 2020-07-11
1
Rent-a-Girlfriend
2020-07-11
Jilted and heartbroken, 20-year-old Kinoshita Kazuya turns to Diamond, a Rent-A-Girlfriend app that leads him to a fateful encounter with Mizuhara Chizuru, one of the talents on offer.
2
Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
2020-07-18
Immediately after deciding not to rely on pretend dating anymore, Kazuya is hit with a triple whammy of reveals: Chizuru not only goes to his college but lives next door to him, and his grandmother is coming to visit and wants to see her.
3
Beach and Girlfriend
2020-07-25
Kazuya barely has time to deal with the fallout of the situation in the pub before the gang heads off on a short trip to Izu, where they run into someone unexpected.
4
Friend and Girlfriend
2020-08-01
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
5
Hot Springs and Girlfriend
2020-08-08
The aftermath of the ferry incident signals a clear shift in Kazuya’s feelings. Meanwhile, there’s a conspiracy brewing at the hot springs inn he and his family decide to visit.
6
Girlfriend and Girlfriend
2020-08-15
Having to spend a night in the same room with Chizuru sends Kazuya’s heart and mind racing. Meanwhile, Kuribayashi Shun has a surprise in store…
7
Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
2020-08-22
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
8
Christmas and Girlfriend
2020-08-29
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
9
Lies and Girlfriend
2020-09-05
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
10
Friend’s Girlfriend
2020-09-12
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
11
Truth and Girlfriend
2020-09-19
On Chizuru's request, Kazuya goes on a practice date with Sumi, another rental girlfriend. Will he actually be able to help her and stay out of trouble while he's at it?
12
Confession and Girlfriend
2020-09-26
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
13
Dream and Girlfriend
2022-07-02
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
14
The Usual Girlfriend
2022-07-09
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
15
The Return of the Girlfriend
2022-07-16
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
16
Night and Girlfriend
2022-07-23
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
17
Birthday and Girlfriend
2022-07-30
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
18
Booze and Girlfriend
2022-08-06
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
19
Ex and Girlfriend
2022-08-13
Kazuya wakes up with the worst hangover ever and struggles with his fragmented memories. Meanwhile, someone finds out about his workplace and decides to make an appearance.
20
Youth and Girlfriend
2022-08-20
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
21
Kiss and Girlfriend
2022-08-27
When Nagomi hears that Chizuru's birthday has already passed, she decides to throw a combined party for both her and Kazuya, and she refuses to take no for an answer!
22
Ring and Girlfriend
2022-09-03
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
23
Guide and Girlfriend
2022-09-10
Kazuya has hardly begun to process the fallout from his birthday when he gets asked to go on another practice date with Sumi, this time with her taking the lead!
24
Girlfriend and Me
2022-09-17
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
25
Home Cooking and Girlfriend
2023-07-08
Kazuya and Chizuru have decided to make a movie together so that Granny Sayuri can see it. That's all well and good, but now they have to sit down and work out all the details.
26
Girlfriend Next Door
2023-07-15
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
27
Expert and Girlfriend
2023-07-22
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
28
D-Day and Girlfriend
2023-07-29
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
29
Filming and Girlfriend
2023-08-05
Filming for the movie begins, and seeing her act in the flesh, Kazuya realizes that Chizuru exists in a whole different dimension from him. Meanwhile, Mini is hatching a plot of her own.
30
Final Scene and Girlfriend
2023-08-12
Kazuya and Chizuru end up at a ski resort, finding themselves having to shoot the final scene for the movie all on their own. Chizuru decides she has something to say to Kazuya.
31
Kazuya and Girlfriend
2023-08-19
It's Ruka's birthday, and Kazuya has to stay true to his word and grant her anything she desires. But what does she want, really?
32
Family and Girlfriend
2023-09-02
Sayuri tags along with Kazuya and Chizuru as they scout out the cinema they'll be screening their movie in, and it brings back memories for her.
33
Parting and Girlfriend
2023-09-09
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
34
Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
2023-09-16
Not knowing what to do, Kazuya looks to good old Sumi for advice. She decides to take him on a trip to help clear his mind.
35
Girlfriend and Boyfriend
2023-09-23
Kazuya decides to rent Chizuru out for an entire day and puts together a date plan to help cheer her up. Will he be successful?
36
Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
2023-09-30
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
37
Routine and Girlfriend
2025-07-05
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
38
Sigh and Girlfriend
2025-07-12
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
39
Daikanyama and Girlfriend
2025-07-19
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
40
Decision and Girlfriend
2025-07-26
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
41
Promised Time and Girlfriend
2025-08-02
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
42
Family Trip and Girlfriend
2025-08-09
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
43
Hawaiians and Girlfriend
2025-08-16
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
44
Strings and Girlfriend
2025-08-23
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
45
For My First Time and Girlfriend
2025-08-30
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
46
Ring Finger and Girlfriend
2025-09-06
47
Episode 47
2025-09-13
48
Episode 48
2025-09-20
CAST
charactor: Yoshiaki Kibe (voice)
Original: Masayuki Akasaka
Total EP: 50
charactor: Kazuya Kinoshita (voice)
Original: Shun Horie
Total EP: 48
charactor: Chizuru Mizuhara (voice)
Original: Sora Amamiya
Total EP: 48
charactor: Mami Nanami (voice)
Original: Aoi Yuuki
Total EP: 48
charactor: Ruka Sarashina (voice)
Original: Nao Toyama
Total EP: 48
charactor: Sumi Sakurasawa (voice)
Original: Rie Takahashi
Total EP: 48
charactor: Mini Yaemori (voice)
Original: Yu Serizawa
Total EP: 48
charactor: Nagomi Kinoshita (voice)
Original: Yukari Nozawa
Total EP: 48
charactor: Sayuri Ichinose (voice)
Original: Sayuri Sadaoka
Total EP: 48
charactor: Shun Kuribayashi (voice)
Original: Gakuto Kajiwara
Total EP: 48
charactor: Yuki Kawanaka (voice)
Original: Minami Kurisaka
Total EP: 23
charactor: Lungfish (voice)
Original: Saika Kitamori
Total EP: 17
charactor: Takeshi Sasano (voice)
Original: Takahiro Yoshino
Total EP: 13
charactor: Yoko Shinbo (voice)
Original: Hitomi Sasaki
Total EP: 11
charactor: Hiroshi Ushiide (voice)
Original: Shomaru Zouza
Total EP: 10
charactor: High School Boy (voice)
Original: Ryuji Yamamoto
Total EP: 8
charactor: Harumi Kinoshita (voice)
Original: Miki Natsutani
Total EP: 8
charactor: Passerby (voice)
Original: Shoya Ishige
Total EP: 8
charactor: Kazuo Kinoshita (voice)
Original: Yuuki Sanpei
Total EP: 7
charactor: Male Customer (voice)
Original: Genki Muro
Total EP: 7
charactor: Katsuhito Ichinose (voice)
Original: Ryusei Nakao
Total EP: 6
charactor: Umi Nakano (voice)
Original: Kaito Ishikawa
Total EP: 5
charactor: Miharu Imai (voice)
Original: Hisako Tojo
Total EP: 4
charactor: Cameraman (voice)
Original: Satoshi Inomata
Total EP: 4
charactor: Grandmother (voice)
Original: Akira Kuwabara
Total EP: 3
charactor: Tabuse (voice)
Original: Takuma Terashima
Total EP: 3
charactor: Tourist (voice)
Original: Sakura Kimura
Total EP: 3
charactor: Receptionist (voice)
Original: Hinako Takahashi
Total EP: 3
charactor: Playboy (voice)
Original: Naoya Miyase
Total EP: 2
charactor: Shiori (voice)
Original: Yui Ogura
Total EP: 2
charactor: Teppei Shimizu (voice)
Original: Wataru Tsuyuzaki
Total EP: 2
charactor: Hero Show MC (voice)
Original: Naho Shimada
Total EP: 2
charactor: Cinema Employee (voice)
Original: Haruna Kakiage
Total EP: 2
charactor: Timekeeper (voice)
Original: Ayaka Ohnishi
Total EP: 2
charactor: Hotel Staff (voice)
Original: Yuki Kyoka
Total EP: 2
charactor: Batting Cage Customer (voice)
Original: Takanori Miyazaki
Total EP: 2
charactor: Flea Market Clerk (voice)
Original: Wakana Kowaka
Total EP: 1
charactor: User (voice)
Original: Yu Kohanai
Total EP: 1
charactor: Iwafune (voice)
Original: Hayato Fujii
Total EP: 1
charactor: Female University Student (voice)
Original: Rin Kusumi
Total EP: 1
CREW
Minoru Akiba
Art Direction
Art
Kanna Hirayama
Prop Designer
Art
Takashi Tanazawa
Prop Designer
Art
Naoyuki Kuzuya
Storyboard Artist
Art
Masaharu Okuwaki
Storyboard Artist
Art
Kazuomi Koga
Storyboard Artist
Art
Shinya Une
Storyboard Artist
Art
Hiroshi Matsuzono
Storyboard Artist
Art
Koichi Ohata
Storyboard Artist
Art
Takuya Wada
Prop Designer
Art
Tetsushi Takayanagi
Storyboard Artist
Art
Kyohei Suzuki
Storyboard Artist
Art
Osamu Yamasaki
Storyboard Artist
Art
Susumu Nishizawa
Storyboard Artist
Art
Yurika Fukaya
Storyboard Artist
Art
Kenichi Kasai
Storyboard Artist
Art
Motoki Nakanishi
Storyboard Artist
Art
Daigo Kinoshita
Storyboard Artist
Art
Yumeko Iwaoka
Storyboard Artist
Art
Shintaro Sakai
Director of Photography
Camera
Naomasa Fukuda
Special Effects
Crew
Kazuomi Koga
Director
Directing
Shinya Une
Series Director
Directing
Akira Mano
Director
Directing
Fumio Maezono
Director
Directing
Taku Yamada
Director
Directing
Akiko Nakano
Director
Directing
Kyohei Suzuki
Director
Directing
Hidehiko Kadota
Director
Directing
Takashi Tanazawa
Director
Directing
Yurika Fukaya
Director
Directing
Naoyuki Kuzuya
Director
Directing
Hiroshi Kimura
Director
Directing
Marie Koizumi
Director
Directing
Yoshitsugu Kimura
Director
Directing
Fumihiro Ueno
Director
Directing
Akira Yamada
Director
Directing
Yorihide Hasamata
Director
Directing
Yuki Morita
Director
Directing
Shuto Yamanaka
Director
Directing
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