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!
Cast: Shun Horie, Sora Amamiya, Aoi Yuuki
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Season 1
60 episodes
1. Rent-a-GirlfriendJilted 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.TV-MACC25minJul 11, 2020
2. Ex-Girlfriend and GirlfriendImmediately 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.TV-MACC25minJul 18, 2020
3. Beach and GirlfriendKazuya 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.TV-MACC25minJul 25, 2020
4. Friend and GirlfriendMami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.TV-MACC25minAug 1, 2020
5. Hot Springs and GirlfriendThe 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.TV-MACC25minAug 8, 2020
6. Girlfriend and GirlfriendHaving 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…TV-MACC25minAug 15, 2020
7. Provisional Girlfriend and GirlfriendWhile Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.TV-MACC25minAug 22, 2020
8. Christmas and GirlfriendChristmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.TV-MACC25minAug 29, 2020
9. Lies and GirlfriendRuka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.TV-MACC25minSep 5, 2020
10. Friend’s GirlfriendKazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.TV-MACC25minSep 12, 2020
11. Truth and GirlfriendOn 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?TV-MACC25minSep 19, 2020
12. Confession and GirlfriendChizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?TV-MACC24minSep 26, 2020
13. Dream and GirlfriendAs Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.TV-MACC25minJul 2, 2022
14. The Usual GirlfriendAs the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?TV-MACC25minJul 9, 2022
15. The Return of the GirlfriendMizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!TV-MACC25minJul 16, 2022
16. Night and GirlfriendKazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!TV-MACC25minJul 23, 2022
17. Birthday and GirlfriendKazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.TV-MACC25minJul 30, 2022
18. Booze and GirlfriendAs Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.TV-MACC25minAug 6, 2022
19. Ex and GirlfriendKazuya 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.TV-MACC25minAug 13, 2022
20. Youth and GirlfriendKazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.TV-MACC25minAug 20, 2022
21. Kiss and GirlfriendWhen 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!TV-MACC25minAug 27, 2022
22. Ring and GirlfriendKazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.TV-MACC25minSep 3, 2022
23. Guide and GirlfriendKazuya 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!TV-MACC25minSep 10, 2022
24. Girlfriend and MeChizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.TV-MACC24minSep 17, 2022
25. Home Cooking and GirlfriendKazuya 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.TV-MACC24minJul 8, 2023
26. Girlfriend Next DoorRuka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?TV-MACC24minJul 15, 2023
27. Expert and GirlfriendWith the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!TV-MACC24minJul 22, 2023
28. D-Day and GirlfriendMini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.TV-MACC24minJul 29, 2023
29. Filming and GirlfriendFilming 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.TV-MACC24minAug 5, 2023
30. Final Scene and GirlfriendKazuya 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.TV-MACC24minAug 12, 2023
31. Kazuya and GirlfriendIt'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?TV-MACC24minAug 19, 2023
32. Family and GirlfriendSayuri 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.TV-MACC24minSep 2, 2023
33. Parting and GirlfriendWith Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.TV-MACC24minSep 9, 2023
34. Spontaneous Trip and GirlfriendNot 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.TV-MACC24minSep 16, 2023
35. Girlfriend and BoyfriendKazuya decides to rent Chizuru out for an entire day and puts together a date plan to help cheer her up. Will he be successful?TV-MACC24minSep 23, 2023
36. Ideal Girlfriend and GirlfriendSeeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.TV-MACC24minSep 30, 2023
37. Routine and GirlfriendSummer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.TV-MACC25minJul 5, 2025
38. Sigh and GirlfriendKazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?TV-MACC25minJul 12, 2025
39. Daikanyama and GirlfriendChizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.TV-MACC25minJul 19, 2025
40. Decision and GirlfriendKazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.TV-MACC25minJul 26, 2025
41. Promised Time and GirlfriendMami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?TV-MACC25minAug 2, 2025
42. Family Trip and GirlfriendIt's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!TV-MACC25minAug 9, 2025
43. Hawaiians and GirlfriendThe Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!TV-MACC25minAug 16, 2025
44. Strings and GirlfriendChizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.TV-MACC25minAug 23, 2025
45. For My First Time and GirlfriendRuka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!TV-MACC25minAug 30, 2025
46. Ring Finger and GirlfriendChizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.TV-MACC25minSep 6, 2025
47. Guilt and GirlfriendMami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.TV-MACC25minSep 13, 2025
48. Paradise and GirlfriendKazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.TV-MACC24minSep 20, 2025
49. Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami MamiWhat is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?TV-MACC25minApr 11, 2026
50. Rental GirlfriendHow will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?TV-MACC25minApr 18, 2026
51. The End of the GirlfriendChizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?TV-MACC25minApr 25, 2026
52. Climax and GirlfriendUnable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.TV-MACC25minMay 2, 2026
53. Legitimate GirlfriendChizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?TV-MACC25minMay 9, 2026
54. Long Time No GirlfriendThe Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.TV-MACC25minMay 16, 2026
55. Valentine's and GirlfriendMini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.TV-MACC25minMay 23, 2026
56. Investigation and GirlfriendIn an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.TV-MACC25minMay 30, 2026
57. Bra and GirlfriendKazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.TV-MACC25minJun 6, 2026
58. Childhood Home and GirlfriendChizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?TV-MACC25minJun 13, 2026
59. Moving and GirlfriendNo synopsis available yet.TV-MACC25minJun 20, 2026
60. Loneliness and GirlfriendLoneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.TV-MACC24minJun 27, 2026
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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!
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Yuri Terao
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment, MBS, Kodansha
Maturity rating
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Audio languages
Japanese
