Rent-a-Girlfriend — Season 1
Jilted and heartbroken after just a month of dating, 20-year-old college student Kazuya Kinoshita turns to a rental girlfriend app out of sheer desperation. This leads him to a fateful encounter with Chizuru Mizuhara, a stunningly beautiful and seemingly perfect girl. However, after a chaotic first date and a sudden family emergency, they discover that they not only attend the same university but also live as next-door neighbors. Forced by circumstances to keep up the charade, their complicated, rental-based relationship officially begins.
Episodes
E01 Rent-a-Girlfriend
★ 7.2Jul 11, 2020 · 25m
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.
E02 Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
★ 7.1Jul 18, 2020 · 25m
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.
E03 Beach and Girlfriend
★ 6.7Jul 25, 2020 · 25m
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.
E04 Friend and Girlfriend
★ 7.6Aug 1, 2020 · 25m
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
E05 Hot Springs and Girlfriend
★ 6.3Aug 8, 2020 · 25m
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.
E06 Girlfriend and Girlfriend
★ 7.2Aug 15, 2020 · 25m
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…
E07 Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
★ 7.4Aug 22, 2020 · 25m
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
E08 Christmas and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Aug 29, 2020 · 25m
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
E09 Lies and Girlfriend
★ 6.6Sep 5, 2020 · 25m
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
E10 Friend’s Girlfriend
★ 6.9Sep 12, 2020 · 25m
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
E11 Truth and Girlfriend
★ 6.8Sep 19, 2020 · 25m
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?
E12 Confession and Girlfriend
★ 7.2Sep 26, 2020 · 24m
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
E13 Dream and Girlfriend
★ 6.3Jul 2, 2022 · 25m
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
E14 The Usual Girlfriend
★ 6.0Jul 9, 2022 · 25m
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
E15 The Return of the Girlfriend
★ 5.8Jul 16, 2022 · 25m
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
E16 Night and Girlfriend
★ 5.1Jul 23, 2022 · 25m
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
E17 Birthday and Girlfriend
★ 6.0Jul 30, 2022 · 25m
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
E18 Booze and Girlfriend
★ 6.0Aug 6, 2022 · 25m
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
E19 Ex and Girlfriend
★ 5.8Aug 13, 2022 · 25m
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.
E20 Youth and Girlfriend
★ 6.0Aug 20, 2022 · 25m
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
E21 Kiss and Girlfriend
★ 6.4Aug 27, 2022 · 25m
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!
E22 Ring and Girlfriend
★ 6.2Sep 3, 2022 · 25m
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
E23 Guide and Girlfriend
★ 6.2Sep 10, 2022 · 25m
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!
E24 Girlfriend and Me
★ 7.0Sep 17, 2022 · 24m
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
E25 Home Cooking and Girlfriend
★ 6.8Jul 8, 2023 · 24m
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.
E26 Girlfriend Next Door
★ 6.8Jul 15, 2023 · 24m
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
E27 Expert and Girlfriend
★ 6.8Jul 22, 2023 · 24m
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
E28 D-Day and Girlfriend
★ 6.7Jul 29, 2023 · 24m
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
E29 Filming and Girlfriend
★ 6.5Aug 5, 2023 · 24m
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.
E30 Final Scene and Girlfriend
★ 6.5Aug 12, 2023 · 24m
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.
E31 Kazuya and Girlfriend
★ 6.5Aug 19, 2023 · 24m
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?
E32 Family and Girlfriend
★ 6.5Sep 2, 2023 · 24m
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.
E33 Parting and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Sep 9, 2023 · 24m
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
E34 Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Sep 16, 2023 · 24m
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.
E35 Girlfriend and Boyfriend
★ 6.5Sep 23, 2023 · 24m
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?
E36 Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Sep 30, 2023 · 24m
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
E37 Routine and Girlfriend
★ 7.8Jul 5, 2025 · 25m
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
E38 Sigh and Girlfriend
★ 7.8Jul 12, 2025 · 25m
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
E39 Daikanyama and Girlfriend
★ 7.8Jul 19, 2025 · 25m
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
E40 Decision and Girlfriend
★ 8.0Jul 26, 2025 · 25m
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
E41 Promised Time and Girlfriend
★ 8.5Aug 2, 2025 · 25m
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
E42 Family Trip and Girlfriend
★ 7.8Aug 9, 2025 · 25m
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
E43 Hawaiians and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Aug 16, 2025 · 25m
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
E44 Strings and Girlfriend
★ 6.7Aug 23, 2025 · 25m
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
E45 For My First Time and Girlfriend
★ 6.3Aug 30, 2025 · 25m
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
E46 Ring Finger and Girlfriend
★ 6.7Sep 6, 2025 · 25m
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
E47 Guilt and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Sep 13, 2025 · 25m
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
E48 Paradise and Girlfriend
★ 6.3Sep 20, 2025 · 24m
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
E49 Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
★ 7.0Apr 11, 2026 · 25m
What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
E50 Rental Girlfriend
★ 8.0Apr 18, 2026 · 25m
How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
E51 The End of the Girlfriend
★ 8.0Apr 25, 2026 · 25m
Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
E52 Climax and Girlfriend
★ 7.0May 2, 2026 · 25m
Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
E53 Legitimate Girlfriend
★ 8.0May 9, 2026 · 25m
Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
E54 Long Time No Girlfriend
★ 5.0May 16, 2026 · 25m
The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
E55 Valentine's and Girlfriend
★ 7.0May 23, 2026 · 25m
Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
E56 Investigation and Girlfriend
★ 7.0May 30, 2026 · 25m
In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
E57 Bra and Girlfriend
★ 4.5Jun 6, 2026 · 25m
Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
E58 Childhood Home and Girlfriend
★ 7.0Jun 13, 2026 · 25m
Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?
E59 Moving and Girlfriend
★ 8.0Jun 20, 2026 · 25m
E60 Loneliness and Girlfriend
★ 8.0Jun 27, 2026 · 24m
Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.