Episode 4
Friend and Girlfriend
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
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.
All Episodes
Episode 1
Rent-a-Girlfriend
July 11, 2020
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.
Episode 2
Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend
July 18, 2020
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.
Episode 3
Beach and Girlfriend
July 25, 2020
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.
Episode 4
Friend and Girlfriend
August 1, 2020
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
Episode 5
Hot Springs and Girlfriend
August 8, 2020
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.
Episode 6
Girlfriend and Girlfriend
August 15, 2020
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…
Episode 7
Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
August 22, 2020
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
Episode 8
Christmas and Girlfriend
August 29, 2020
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
Episode 9
Lies and Girlfriend
September 5, 2020
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
Episode 10
Friend’s Girlfriend
September 12, 2020
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
Episode 11
Truth and Girlfriend
September 19, 2020
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?
Episode 12
Confession and Girlfriend
September 26, 2020
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
Episode 13
Dream and Girlfriend
July 2, 2022
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
Episode 14
The Usual Girlfriend
July 9, 2022
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
Episode 15
The Return of the Girlfriend
July 16, 2022
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
Episode 16
Night and Girlfriend
July 23, 2022
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
Episode 17
Birthday and Girlfriend
July 30, 2022
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
Episode 18
Booze and Girlfriend
August 6, 2022
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
Episode 19
Ex and Girlfriend
August 13, 2022
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.
Episode 20
Youth and Girlfriend
August 20, 2022
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
Episode 21
Kiss and Girlfriend
August 27, 2022
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!
Episode 22
Ring and Girlfriend
September 3, 2022
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
Episode 23
Guide and Girlfriend
September 10, 2022
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!
Episode 24
Girlfriend and Me
September 17, 2022
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
Episode 25
Home Cooking and Girlfriend
July 8, 2023
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.
Episode 26
Girlfriend Next Door
July 15, 2023
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
Episode 27
Expert and Girlfriend
July 22, 2023
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
Episode 28
D-Day and Girlfriend
July 29, 2023
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
Episode 29
Filming and Girlfriend
August 5, 2023
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.
Episode 30
Final Scene and Girlfriend
August 12, 2023
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.
Episode 31
Kazuya and Girlfriend
August 19, 2023
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?
Episode 32
Family and Girlfriend
September 2, 2023
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.
Episode 33
Parting and Girlfriend
September 9, 2023
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
Episode 34
Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
September 16, 2023
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.
Episode 35
Girlfriend and Boyfriend
September 23, 2023
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?
Episode 36
Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
September 30, 2023
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
Episode 37
Routine and Girlfriend
July 5, 2025
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
Episode 38
Sigh and Girlfriend
July 12, 2025
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
Episode 39
Daikanyama and Girlfriend
July 19, 2025
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
Episode 40
Decision and Girlfriend
July 26, 2025
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
Episode 41
Promised Time and Girlfriend
August 2, 2025
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
Episode 42
Family Trip and Girlfriend
August 9, 2025
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
Episode 43
Hawaiians and Girlfriend
August 16, 2025
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
Episode 44
Strings and Girlfriend
August 23, 2025
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
Episode 45
For My First Time and Girlfriend
August 30, 2025
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
Episode 46
Ring Finger and Girlfriend
September 6, 2025
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
Episode 47
Guilt and Girlfriend
September 13, 2025
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
Episode 48
Paradise and Girlfriend
September 20, 2025
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
Episode 49
Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
April 11, 2026
What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
Episode 50
Rental Girlfriend
April 18, 2026
How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
Episode 51
The End of the Girlfriend
April 25, 2026
Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
Episode 52
Climax and Girlfriend
May 2, 2026
Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
Episode 53
Legitimate Girlfriend
May 9, 2026
Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
Episode 54
Long Time No Girlfriend
May 16, 2026
The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
Episode 55
Valentine's and Girlfriend
May 23, 2026
Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
Episode 56
Investigation and Girlfriend
May 30, 2026
In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
Episode 57
Bra and Girlfriend
June 6, 2026
Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
Episode 58
Childhood Home and Girlfriend
June 13, 2026
Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?
Episode 60
Loneliness and Girlfriend
June 27, 2026
Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.