Rent-a-Girlfriend

Rent-a-Girlfriend

RETURNING1 Seasons50 Episodes8.3
NetworkMBS
First AiredJul 11, 2020
Last AiredSep 20, 2025
Runtime25 min

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!

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Cast

Shun Horie
Shun Horie
Kazuya Kinoshita (voice)
Sora Amamiya
Sora Amamiya
Chizuru Mizuhara (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Aoi Yuuki
Mami Nanami (voice)
Nao Toyama
Nao Toyama
Ruka Sarashina (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Rie Takahashi
Sumi Sakurasawa (voice)
Yu Serizawa
Yu Serizawa
Mini Yaemori (voice)
Yukari Nozawa
Yukari Nozawa
Nagomi Kinoshita (voice)
Sayuri Sadaoka
Sayuri Sadaoka
Sayuri Ichinose (voice)
Masayuki Akasaka
Masayuki Akasaka
Yoshiaki Kibe (voice)
Gakuto Kajiwara
Gakuto Kajiwara
Shun Kuribayashi (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 50 episodes

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Rent-a-Girlfriend
E1Rent-a-Girlfriend
Jul 11, 202025m7.2
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.
Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
E2Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Jul 18, 202025m7.1
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.
Beach and Girlfriend
E3Beach and Girlfriend
Jul 25, 202025m6.7
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.
Friend and Girlfriend
E4Friend and Girlfriend
Aug 1, 202025m7.6
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
Hot Springs and Girlfriend
E5Hot Springs and Girlfriend
Aug 8, 202025m6.3
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.
Girlfriend and Girlfriend
E6Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Aug 15, 202025m7.2
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…
Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
E7Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Aug 22, 202025m7.4
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
Christmas and Girlfriend
E8Christmas and Girlfriend
Aug 29, 202025m7.0
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
Lies and Girlfriend
E9Lies and Girlfriend
Sep 5, 202025m6.6
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
Friend’s Girlfriend
E10Friend’s Girlfriend
Sep 12, 202025m6.9
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
Truth and Girlfriend
E11Truth and Girlfriend
Sep 19, 202025m6.8
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?
Confession and Girlfriend
E12Confession and Girlfriend
Sep 26, 202024m7.2
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
Dream and Girlfriend
E13Dream and Girlfriend
Jul 2, 202225m6.3
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
The Usual Girlfriend
E14The Usual Girlfriend
Jul 9, 202225m6.0
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
The Return of the Girlfriend
E15The Return of the Girlfriend
Jul 16, 202225m5.8
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
Night and Girlfriend
E16Night and Girlfriend
Jul 23, 202225m5.8
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
Birthday and Girlfriend
E17Birthday and Girlfriend
Jul 30, 202225m6.0
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
Booze and Girlfriend
E18Booze and Girlfriend
Aug 6, 202225m6.0
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
Ex and Girlfriend
E19Ex and Girlfriend
Aug 13, 202225m5.8
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.
Youth and Girlfriend
E20Youth and Girlfriend
Aug 20, 202225m6.0
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
Kiss and Girlfriend
E21Kiss and Girlfriend
Aug 27, 202225m6.4
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!
Ring and Girlfriend
E22Ring and Girlfriend
Sep 3, 202225m6.2
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
Guide and Girlfriend
E23Guide and Girlfriend
Sep 10, 202225m6.2
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!
Girlfriend and Me
E24Girlfriend and Me
Sep 17, 202224m7.0
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
Home Cooking and Girlfriend
E25Home Cooking and Girlfriend
Jul 8, 202324m6.8
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.
Girlfriend Next Door
E26Girlfriend Next Door
Jul 15, 202324m6.8
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
Expert and Girlfriend
E27Expert and Girlfriend
Jul 22, 202324m6.8
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
D-Day and Girlfriend
E28D-Day and Girlfriend
Jul 29, 202324m6.7
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
Filming and Girlfriend
E29Filming and Girlfriend
Aug 5, 202324m6.5
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.
Final Scene and Girlfriend
E30Final Scene and Girlfriend
Aug 12, 202324m6.5
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.
Kazuya and Girlfriend
E31Kazuya and Girlfriend
Aug 19, 202324m6.5
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?
Family and Girlfriend
E32Family and Girlfriend
Sep 2, 202324m6.5
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.
Parting and Girlfriend
E33Parting and Girlfriend
Sep 9, 202324m7.0
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
E34Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
Sep 16, 202324m7.0
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.
Girlfriend and Boyfriend
E35Girlfriend and Boyfriend
Sep 23, 202324m6.5
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?
Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
E36Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
Sep 30, 202324m7.0
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
Routine and Girlfriend
E37Routine and Girlfriend
Jul 5, 202525m7.8
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
Sigh and Girlfriend
E38Sigh and Girlfriend
Jul 12, 202525m7.8
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
Daikanyama and Girlfriend
E39Daikanyama and Girlfriend
Jul 19, 202525m7.8
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
Decision and Girlfriend
E40Decision and Girlfriend
Jul 26, 202525m8.0
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
Promised Time and Girlfriend
E41Promised Time and Girlfriend
Aug 2, 202525m8.5
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
Family Trip and Girlfriend
E42Family Trip and Girlfriend
Aug 9, 202525m7.8
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
Hawaiians and Girlfriend
E43Hawaiians and Girlfriend
Aug 16, 202525m7.0
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
Strings and Girlfriend
E44Strings and Girlfriend
Aug 23, 202525m6.7
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
For My First Time and Girlfriend
E45For My First Time and Girlfriend
Aug 30, 202525m6.3
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
Ring Finger and Girlfriend
E46Ring Finger and Girlfriend
Sep 6, 202525m
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
Guilt and Girlfriend
E47Guilt and Girlfriend
Sep 13, 202525m
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
Paradise and Girlfriend
E48Paradise and Girlfriend
Sep 20, 202524m
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
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E49Episode 49UPCOMING
Apr 11, 2026
E50
E50Episode 50UPCOMING
Apr 18, 2026

About Rent-a-Girlfriend

Rent-a-Girlfriend is a animation, comedy series on MBS. The show first aired on Jul 11, 2020 and currently has 1 season and 50 episodes. Rent-a-Girlfriend has been renewed and is returning for more episodes. The next episode airs on Apr 11, 2026. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 952 votes. The cast includes Shun Horie, Sora Amamiya, Aoi Yuuki, Nao Toyama, Rie Takahashi.

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