Rent-a-Girlfriend 2020
What is Rent-a-Girlfriend?
The television series Rent-a-Girlfriend is a Japanese anime based on the manga series by Reiji Miyajima. The story follows a young college student who begins using a rental girlfriend service.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2020
- Status
- Returning Series
- Episodes
- 60
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jul 11, 2020
- Last aired
- Jun 27, 2026
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- MBS, TBS, CBC, Tulip Television
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
Stream
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Apple TV Store
Amazon VideoStream
CrunchyrollStream
Crunchyroll
Sony LivCrunchyroll Amazon Channel
Anime Times Amazon ChannelFree
Amazon Prime VideoWith ads
MX Player
Amazon MX PlayerStream
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NetflixAmazon Prime Video
Disney Plus
Hulu
U-NEXT
Netflix Standard with Ads
dAnime Amazon Channel
FOD Channel Amazon Channel
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
FODFree
Amazon Prime VideoFODRent
Amazon VideoStream
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YouTube TVWith ads
The Roku ChannelBuy
Amazon VideoApple TV Store
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How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 60 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Rent-a-Girlfriend is a Japanese anime based on the manga series by Reiji Miyajima. The story follows a young college student who begins using a rental girlfriend service. The series is also known as Kanokari in Japan. The main character is a college student who has experienced a breakup and uses a certain method to date a girl. The girl he meets is named Mizuhara Chizuru, who is beautiful and has long, black hair. The series is a romantic comedy that explores love and excitement. It is based on the manga series Rent-A-Girlfriend by Reiji Miyajima and has been released as a television series. The series features the voice talents of Shun Horie and Sora Amamiya. The story is a reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement. The series has been created from the manga by Reiji Miyajima.
Should you watch it?
“A dumped college student rents a girlfriend and sparks fly.”
- Engaging romantic premise with comedic elements
- Characters develop realistic emotional dynamics
- Fresh take on modern dating culture
- Some plotlines rely on misunderstandings
- Romantic tension can feel repetitive
you enjoy romantic comedies with emotional depth.
Suitable for teens and adults who enjoy light romantic anime.
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Season 1 · 60 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 Rent-a-Girlfriend Mytharc Jul 11, 2020
- E2 Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend Mytharc Jul 18, 2020
- E3 Beach and Girlfriend Core Jul 25, 2020
- E4 Friend and Girlfriend Core Aug 1, 2020
- E5 Hot Springs and Girlfriend Mytharc Aug 8, 2020
- E6 Girlfriend and Girlfriend Core Aug 15, 2020
- E7 Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend Core Aug 22, 2020
- E8 Christmas and Girlfriend Core Aug 29, 2020
- E9 Lies and Girlfriend Core Sep 5, 2020
- E10 Friend’s Girlfriend Core Sep 12, 2020
- E11 Truth and Girlfriend Core Sep 19, 2020
- E12 Confession and Girlfriend Core Sep 26, 2020
- E13 Dream and Girlfriend Core Jul 2, 2022
- E14 The Usual Girlfriend Core Jul 9, 2022
- E15 The Return of the Girlfriend Core Jul 16, 2022
- E16 Night and Girlfriend Core Jul 23, 2022
- E17 Birthday and Girlfriend Core Jul 30, 2022
- E18 Booze and Girlfriend Core Aug 6, 2022
- E19 Ex and Girlfriend Core Aug 13, 2022
- E20 Youth and Girlfriend Core Aug 20, 2022
- E21 Kiss and Girlfriend Core Aug 27, 2022
- E22 Ring and Girlfriend Core Sep 3, 2022
- E23 Guide and Girlfriend Core Sep 10, 2022
- E24 Girlfriend and Me Core Sep 17, 2022
- E25 Home Cooking and Girlfriend Core Jul 8, 2023
- E26 Girlfriend Next Door Core Jul 15, 2023
- E27 Expert and Girlfriend Core Jul 22, 2023
- E28 D-Day and Girlfriend Core Jul 29, 2023
- E29 Filming and Girlfriend Core Aug 5, 2023
- E30 Final Scene and Girlfriend Core Aug 12, 2023
- E31 Kazuya and Girlfriend Core Aug 19, 2023
- E32 Family and Girlfriend Core Sep 2, 2023
- E33 Parting and Girlfriend Core Sep 9, 2023
- E34 Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend Core Sep 16, 2023
- E35 Girlfriend and Boyfriend Core Sep 23, 2023
- E36 Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend Core Sep 30, 2023
- E37 Routine and Girlfriend Core Jul 5, 2025
- E38 Sigh and Girlfriend Core Jul 12, 2025
- E39 Daikanyama and Girlfriend Core Jul 19, 2025
- E40 Decision and Girlfriend Core Jul 26, 2025
- E41 Promised Time and Girlfriend Core Aug 2, 2025
- E42 Family Trip and Girlfriend Core Aug 9, 2025
- E43 Hawaiians and Girlfriend Core Aug 16, 2025
- E44 Strings and Girlfriend Core Aug 23, 2025
- E45 For My First Time and Girlfriend Core Aug 30, 2025
- E46 Ring Finger and Girlfriend Core Sep 6, 2025
- E47 Guilt and Girlfriend Core Sep 13, 2025
- E48 Paradise and Girlfriend Core Sep 20, 2025
- E49 Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami Core Apr 11, 2026
- E50 Rental Girlfriend Core Apr 18, 2026
- E51 The End of the Girlfriend Core Apr 25, 2026
- E52 Climax and Girlfriend Core May 2, 2026
- E53 Legitimate Girlfriend Core May 9, 2026
- E54 Long Time No Girlfriend Core May 16, 2026
- E55 Valentine's and Girlfriend Core May 23, 2026
- E56 Investigation and Girlfriend Core May 30, 2026
- E57 Bra and Girlfriend Core Jun 6, 2026
- E58 Childhood Home and Girlfriend Core Jun 13, 2026
- E59 Moving and Girlfriend Mytharc Jun 20, 2026
- E60 Loneliness and Girlfriend Mytharc Jun 27, 2026
Frequently asked questions
Is Rent-a-Girlfriend based on a manga?
Yes, it is based on the manga series by Reiji Miyajima.
Where can I watch Rent-a-Girlfriend?
It is available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll.
What is the main character's motivation?
After being dumped, he uses a rental girlfriend service to cope.
Are there multiple seasons available?
Yes, the series has continued beyond its initial season.
Is the series appropriate for all ages?
It is generally suitable for teens and older due to romantic themes.