EP 1AvailableNow playingRent-a-Girlfriend
25m·7/11/2020·7.2
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.
Rent-a-Girlfriend
Season 1 · Episode 1IMDb8.3
- Released
- 7/11/2020
- Duration
- 0h 24m
- Genre
- Animation, Comedy
- Country
- Japan
- Cast
- Shun Horie, Sora Amamiya, Aoi Yuuki
Overview
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!
Episodes
EP 1AvailableNow playing
EP 2AvailableEx-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
25m·7/18/2020·7.1
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.
EP 3AvailableBeach and Girlfriend
25m·7/25/2020·6.7
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.
EP 4AvailableFriend and Girlfriend
25m·8/1/2020·7.6
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
EP 5AvailableHot Springs and Girlfriend
25m·8/8/2020·6.3
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.
EP 6AvailableGirlfriend and Girlfriend
25m·8/15/2020·7.2
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…
EP 7AvailableProvisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
25m·8/22/2020·7.4
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
EP 8AvailableChristmas and Girlfriend
25m·8/29/2020·7.0
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
EP 9AvailableLies and Girlfriend
25m·9/5/2020·6.6
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
EP 10AvailableFriend’s Girlfriend
25m·9/12/2020·6.9
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
EP 11AvailableTruth and Girlfriend
25m·9/19/2020·6.8
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?
EP 12AvailableConfession and Girlfriend
24m·9/26/2020·7.2
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
EP 13AvailableDream and Girlfriend
25m·7/2/2022·6.3
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
EP 14AvailableThe Usual Girlfriend
25m·7/9/2022·6.0
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
EP 15AvailableThe Return of the Girlfriend
25m·7/16/2022·5.8
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
EP 16AvailableNight and Girlfriend
25m·7/23/2022·5.1
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
EP 17AvailableBirthday and Girlfriend
25m·7/30/2022·6.0
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
EP 18AvailableBooze and Girlfriend
25m·8/6/2022·6.0
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
EP 19AvailableEx and Girlfriend
25m·8/13/2022·5.8
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.
EP 20AvailableYouth and Girlfriend
25m·8/20/2022·6.0
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
EP 21AvailableKiss and Girlfriend
25m·8/27/2022·6.4
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!
EP 22AvailableRing and Girlfriend
25m·9/3/2022·6.2
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
EP 23AvailableGuide and Girlfriend
25m·9/10/2022·6.2
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!
EP 24AvailableGirlfriend and Me
24m·9/17/2022·7.0
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
EP 25AvailableHome Cooking and Girlfriend
24m·7/8/2023·6.8
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.
EP 26AvailableGirlfriend Next Door
24m·7/15/2023·6.8
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
EP 27AvailableExpert and Girlfriend
24m·7/22/2023·6.8
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
EP 28AvailableD-Day and Girlfriend
24m·7/29/2023·6.7
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
EP 29AvailableFilming and Girlfriend
24m·8/5/2023·6.5
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.
EP 30AvailableFinal Scene and Girlfriend
24m·8/12/2023·6.5
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.
EP 31AvailableKazuya and Girlfriend
24m·8/19/2023·6.5
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?
EP 32AvailableFamily and Girlfriend
24m·9/2/2023·6.5
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.
EP 33AvailableParting and Girlfriend
24m·9/9/2023·7.0
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
EP 34AvailableSpontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
24m·9/16/2023·7.0
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.
EP 35AvailableGirlfriend and Boyfriend
24m·9/23/2023·6.5
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?
EP 36AvailableIdeal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
24m·9/30/2023·7.0
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
EP 37AvailableRoutine and Girlfriend
25m·7/5/2025·7.8
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
EP 38AvailableSigh and Girlfriend
25m·7/12/2025·7.8
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
EP 39AvailableDaikanyama and Girlfriend
25m·7/19/2025·7.8
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
EP 40AvailableDecision and Girlfriend
25m·7/26/2025·8.0
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
EP 41AvailablePromised Time and Girlfriend
25m·8/2/2025·8.5
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
EP 42AvailableFamily Trip and Girlfriend
25m·8/9/2025·7.8
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
EP 43AvailableHawaiians and Girlfriend
25m·8/16/2025·7.0
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
EP 44AvailableStrings and Girlfriend
25m·8/23/2025·6.7
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
EP 45AvailableFor My First Time and Girlfriend
25m·8/30/2025·6.3
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
EP 46AvailableRing Finger and Girlfriend
25m·9/6/2025·6.7
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
EP 47AvailableGuilt and Girlfriend
25m·9/13/2025·7.0
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
EP 48AvailableParadise and Girlfriend
24m·9/20/2025·6.3
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
EP 49AvailableEx-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
25m·4/11/2026·7.0
What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
EP 50AvailableRental Girlfriend
25m·4/18/2026·8.0
How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
EP 51AvailableThe End of the Girlfriend
25m·4/25/2026·8.0
Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
EP 52AvailableClimax and Girlfriend
25m·5/2/2026·7.0
Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
EP 53AvailableLegitimate Girlfriend
25m·5/9/2026·8.0
Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
EP 54AvailableLong Time No Girlfriend
25m·5/16/2026·5.0
The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
EP 55AvailableValentine's and Girlfriend
25m·5/23/2026·7.0
Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
EP 56AvailableInvestigation and Girlfriend
25m·5/30/2026·7.0
In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
EP 57AvailableBra and Girlfriend
25m·6/6/2026·4.5
Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
EP 58AvailableChildhood Home and Girlfriend
25m·6/13/2026·7.0
Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?
EP 59AvailableMoving and Girlfriend
25m·6/20/2026·8.0
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EP 60AvailableLoneliness and Girlfriend
24m·6/27/2026·8.0
Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.
Cast
Kazuya Kinoshita (voice)
Shun Horie
Chizuru Mizuhara (voice)
Sora Amamiya
Mami Nanami (voice)
Aoi Yuuki
Ruka Sarashina (voice)
Nao Toyama
Sumi Sakurasawa (voice)
Rie Takahashi
Mini Yaemori (voice)
Yu Serizawa
Nagomi Kinoshita (voice)
Yukari Nozawa
Sayuri Ichinose (voice)
Sayuri Sadaoka
Yoshiaki Kibe (voice)
Masayuki Akasaka
Shun Kuribayashi (voice)
