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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Quick facts
First Aired
2020
Seasons
1
Episodes
60
TMDB Rating
⭐ 8.3/10
Votes
968
Genre
Animation, Comedy
Status
Returning Series
Network
MBS
Language
JA
Seasons
S01E01
Rent-a-Girlfriend
⭐ 7.2
Jul 11, 202025 min
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 of…
S01E02
Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.1
Jul 18, 202025 min
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, an…
S01E03
Beach and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.7
Jul 25, 202025 min
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.
S01E04
Friend and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.6
Aug 1, 202025 min
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
S01E05
Hot Springs and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.3
Aug 8, 202025 min
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.
S01E06
Girlfriend and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.2
Aug 15, 202025 min
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…
S01E07
Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.4
Aug 22, 202025 min
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
S01E08
Christmas and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Aug 29, 202025 min
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
S01E09
Lies and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.6
Sep 5, 202025 min
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
S01E10
Friend’s Girlfriend
⭐ 6.9
Sep 12, 202025 min
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
S01E11
Truth and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.8
Sep 19, 202025 min
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?
S01E12
Confession and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.2
Sep 26, 202024 min
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
S01E13
Dream and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.3
Jul 2, 202225 min
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
S01E14
The Usual Girlfriend
⭐ 6.0
Jul 9, 202225 min
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
S01E15
The Return of the Girlfriend
⭐ 5.8
Jul 16, 202225 min
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
S01E16
Night and Girlfriend
⭐ 5.8
Jul 23, 202225 min
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
S01E17
Birthday and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.0
Jul 30, 202225 min
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
S01E18
Booze and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.0
Aug 6, 202225 min
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
S01E19
Ex and Girlfriend
⭐ 5.8
Aug 13, 202225 min
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.
S01E20
Youth and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.0
Aug 20, 202225 min
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
S01E21
Kiss and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.4
Aug 27, 202225 min
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!
S01E22
Ring and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.2
Sep 3, 202225 min
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
S01E23
Guide and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.2
Sep 10, 202225 min
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!
S01E24
Girlfriend and Me
⭐ 7.0
Sep 17, 202224 min
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
S01E25
Home Cooking and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.8
Jul 8, 202324 min
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.
S01E26
Girlfriend Next Door
⭐ 6.8
Jul 15, 202324 min
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
S01E27
Expert and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.8
Jul 22, 202324 min
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
S01E28
D-Day and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.7
Jul 29, 202324 min
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
S01E29
Filming and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.5
Aug 5, 202324 min
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 he…
S01E30
Final Scene and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.5
Aug 12, 202324 min
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.
S01E31
Kazuya and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.5
Aug 19, 202324 min
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?
S01E32
Family and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.5
Sep 2, 202324 min
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.
S01E33
Parting and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Sep 9, 202324 min
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
S01E34
Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Sep 16, 202324 min
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.
S01E35
Girlfriend and Boyfriend
⭐ 6.5
Sep 23, 202324 min
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?
S01E36
Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Sep 30, 202324 min
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
S01E37
Routine and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.8
Jul 5, 202525 min
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
S01E38
Sigh and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.8
Jul 12, 202525 min
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
S01E39
Daikanyama and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.8
Jul 19, 202525 min
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
S01E40
Decision and Girlfriend
⭐ 8.0
Jul 26, 202525 min
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
S01E41
Promised Time and Girlfriend
⭐ 8.5
Aug 2, 202525 min
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
S01E42
Family Trip and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.8
Aug 9, 202525 min
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
S01E43
Hawaiians and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Aug 16, 202525 min
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
S01E44
Strings and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.7
Aug 23, 202525 min
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
S01E45
For My First Time and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.3
Aug 30, 202525 min
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
S01E46
Ring Finger and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.7
Sep 6, 202525 min
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
S01E47
Guilt and Girlfriend
⭐ 7.0
Sep 13, 202525 min
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
S01E48
Paradise and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.3
Sep 20, 202524 min
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
S01E49
Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
Apr 11, 202625 min
What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
S01E50
Rental Girlfriend
⭐ 9.0
Apr 18, 202625 min
How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
S01E51
The End of the Girlfriend
⭐ 8.0
Apr 25, 202625 min
Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
S01E52
Climax and Girlfriend
⭐ 6.0
May 2, 202625 min
Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
S01E53
Legitimate Girlfriend
May 9, 202625 min
Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
S01E54
Long Time No Girlfriend
⭐ 2.0
May 16, 202625 min
The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
S01E55
Valentine's and Girlfriend
May 23, 202625 min
Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
S01E56
Investigation and Girlfriend
May 30, 202625 min
In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
S01E57
Bra and Girlfriend
⭐ 2.0
Jun 6, 202625 min
Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
S01E58
Childhood Home and Girlfriend
Jun 13, 202625 min
Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?