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Rent-a-Girlfriend

TV Show 2020 8.4 /10
Created by Mitsutaka Hirota, Reiji Miyajima

After a humiliating breakup, Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student, decides to buy a girlfriend for a day to cope with his loneliness. He encounters Mizuhara Chizuru, a charming and photogenic stranger who agrees to pose as his girlfriend for a fee. What starts as a practical, one time... Read more

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About Rent-a-Girlfriend

After a humiliating breakup, Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student, decides to buy a girlfriend for a day to cope with his loneliness. He encounters Mizuhara Chizuru, a charming and photogenic stranger who agrees to pose as his girlfriend for a fee. What starts as a practical, one time favor soon spirals into a web of misunderstandings, staged dates, and social fallout as the two juggle their own agendas and the pressure to maintain appearances. The situation grows messier as friends, rivals, and the threat of real feelings collide with the idea of a perfect romance. The rom com pulses with rapid banter, awkward misreads, and a lot of heart.

Released in 2020 as an anime adaptation of Reiji Miyajimas Kanojo Okarishimasu. It was directed by Kazuomi Koga with Mitsutaka Hirota handling series composition, and stars Shun Horie as Kazuya and Sora Amamiya as Chizuru.

The show helped popularize a rental romance premise within anime culture and sparked a wave of memes and discussions about dating modern relationships. Its bold setup and lively character comedy left a lasting impression in the spring 2020 season, fueling fan debates about romance.

Critics often describe it as a breezy rom com built on snappy banter and relatable awkwardness. It explores themes of self worth, trust, and the pressure to present a perfect image, while balancing humor with genuine moments of vulnerability.

Details

Release Date
July 11, 2020
User Ratings
933 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
1
Episodes
48
Genres
Animation, Comedy

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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)

Created by: Mitsutaka Hirota, Reiji Miyajima

Seasons (1 season, 48 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

48 episodes - 2020

Frequently Asked Questions

Rent-a-Girlfriend is available to stream on Crunchyroll. You can also rent or buy it on Apple iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon Video.

Yes, Rent-a-Girlfriend is available to stream on Crunchyroll.

Yes, you can buy on Apple iTunes, Google Play, and Amazon Video.

Rent-a-Girlfriend has 1 season with a total of 48 episodes.

With a rating of 8.4/10 from 933 viewers, Rent-a-Girlfriend is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

After a humiliating breakup, Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student, decides to buy a girlfriend for a day to cope with his loneliness. He encounters Mizuhara Chizuru, a charming and photogenic stranger who agrees to pose as his girlfriend for a fee. What starts as a practical, one time ...

Rent-a-Girlfriend stars Shun Horie, Sora Amamiya, Aoi Yuuki, Nao Toyama, and Rie Takahashi.

Rent-a-Girlfriend was created by Mitsutaka Hirota and Reiji Miyajima.

Rent-a-Girlfriend was released on July 11, 2020.

Rent-a-Girlfriend is a Animation and Comedy series.

No. Rent-a-Girlfriend is a fictional animated series adapted from a manga, created by Mitsutaka Hirota and Reiji Miyajima. The characters, including Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara, are not real people.

Shun Horie voices Kazuya Kinoshita and Sora Amamiya voices Chizuru Mizuhara.

The series follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student who rents a girlfriend after a breakup, leading to a rom-com filled with relationships and misadventures.

According to the data, Rent-a-Girlfriend has one season with 48 episodes. There is no confirmed Season 2 in the provided information.