Rent-a-Girlfriend

2020 star 8.4 tv1 Season play_circle48 Episodes

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!

Animation Comedy

tv Seasons & Episodes

Episode 1
E1

Rent-a-Girlfriend

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.

Jul 11, 2020

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Episode 2
E2

Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend

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.

Jul 18, 2020

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Episode 3
E3

Beach and Girlfriend

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.

Jul 25, 2020

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Episode 4
E4

Friend and Girlfriend

Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.

Aug 1, 2020

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Episode 5
E5

Hot Springs and Girlfriend

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.

Aug 8, 2020

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Episode 6
E6

Girlfriend and Girlfriend

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…

Aug 15, 2020

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Episode 7
E7

Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend

While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.

Aug 22, 2020

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Episode 8
E8

Christmas and Girlfriend

Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.

Aug 29, 2020

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Episode 9
E9

Lies and Girlfriend

Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.

Sep 5, 2020

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Episode 10
E10

Friend’s Girlfriend

Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.

Sep 12, 2020

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Episode 11
E11

Truth and Girlfriend

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?

Sep 19, 2020

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Episode 12
E12

Confession and Girlfriend

Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?

Sep 26, 2020

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Episode 13
E13

Dream and Girlfriend

As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.

Jul 2, 2022

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Episode 14
E14

The Usual Girlfriend

As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?

Jul 9, 2022

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Episode 15
E15

The Return of the Girlfriend

Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!

Jul 16, 2022

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Episode 16
E16

Night and Girlfriend

Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!

Jul 23, 2022

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Episode 17
E17

Birthday and Girlfriend

Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.

Jul 30, 2022

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Episode 18
E18

Booze and Girlfriend

As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.

Aug 6, 2022

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Episode 19
E19

Ex and Girlfriend

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.

Aug 13, 2022

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Episode 20
E20

Youth and Girlfriend

Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.

Aug 20, 2022

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Episode 21
E21

Kiss and Girlfriend

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!

Aug 27, 2022

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Episode 22
E22

Ring and Girlfriend

Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.

Sep 3, 2022

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Episode 23
E23

Guide and Girlfriend

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!

Sep 10, 2022

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Episode 24
E24

Girlfriend and Me

Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.

Sep 17, 2022

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Episode 25
E25

Home Cooking and Girlfriend

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.

Jul 8, 2023

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Episode 26
E26

Girlfriend Next Door

Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?

Jul 15, 2023

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Episode 27
E27

Expert and Girlfriend

With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!

Jul 22, 2023

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Episode 28
E28

D-Day and Girlfriend

Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.

Jul 29, 2023

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Episode 29
E29

Filming and Girlfriend

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.

Aug 5, 2023

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Episode 30
E30

Final Scene and Girlfriend

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.

Aug 12, 2023

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Episode 31
E31

Kazuya and Girlfriend

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?

Aug 19, 2023

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Episode 32
E32

Family and Girlfriend

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.

Sep 2, 2023

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Episode 33
E33

Parting and Girlfriend

With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.

Sep 9, 2023

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Episode 34
E34

Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend

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.

Sep 16, 2023

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Episode 35
E35

Girlfriend and Boyfriend

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?

Sep 23, 2023

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Episode 36
E36

Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend

Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.

Sep 30, 2023

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Episode 37
E37

Routine and Girlfriend

Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.

Jul 5, 2025

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Episode 38
E38

Sigh and Girlfriend

Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?

Jul 12, 2025

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Episode 39
E39

Daikanyama and Girlfriend

Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.

Jul 19, 2025

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Episode 40
E40

Decision and Girlfriend

Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.

Jul 26, 2025

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Episode 41
E41

Promised Time and Girlfriend

Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?

Aug 2, 2025

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Episode 42
E42

Family Trip and Girlfriend

It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

Aug 9, 2025

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Episode 43
E43

Hawaiians and Girlfriend

The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!

Aug 16, 2025

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Episode 44
E44

Strings and Girlfriend

Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.

Aug 23, 2025

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Episode 45
E45

For My First Time and Girlfriend

Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!

Aug 30, 2025

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Episode 46
E46

Ring Finger and Girlfriend

Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.

Sep 6, 2025

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Episode 47
E47

Guilt and Girlfriend

Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.

Sep 13, 2025

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Episode 48
E48

Paradise and Girlfriend

Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.

Sep 20, 2025

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people 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)

apartment Production Companies

TMS Entertainment TMS Entertainment
MBS MBS
Kodansha Kodansha
DMM pictures DMM pictures
DMM.com DMM.com
apartment TMS Entertainment Studio 6

public Countries

Japan