Rent-a-Girlfriend (Season 1)

Rent-a-Girlfriend (Episode 1) 7.2

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-07-11

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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.

Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend (Episode 2) 7.1

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-07-18

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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.

Beach and Girlfriend (Episode 3) 6.7

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-07-25

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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.

Friend and Girlfriend (Episode 4) 7.6

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-08-01

Runtime: 25 min

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

Hot Springs and Girlfriend (Episode 5) 6.3

Writer: Fumi Tsubota

Air date: 2020-08-08

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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.

Girlfriend and Girlfriend (Episode 6) 7.2

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2020-08-15

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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…

Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend (Episode 7) 7.4

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-08-22

Runtime: 25 min

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

Christmas and Girlfriend (Episode 8) 7.0

Writer: Fumi Tsubota

Air date: 2020-08-29

Runtime: 25 min

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

Lies and Girlfriend (Episode 9) 6.6

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-09-05

Runtime: 25 min

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

Friend’s Girlfriend (Episode 10) 6.9

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2020-09-12

Runtime: 25 min

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

Truth and Girlfriend (Episode 11) 6.8

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2020-09-19

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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?

Confession and Girlfriend (Episode 12) 7.2

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2020-09-26

Runtime: 24 min

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

Dream and Girlfriend (Episode 13) 6.3

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2022-07-02

Runtime: 25 min

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

The Usual Girlfriend (Episode 14) 6.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2022-07-09

Runtime: 25 min

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

The Return of the Girlfriend (Episode 15) 5.8

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2022-07-16

Runtime: 25 min

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

Night and Girlfriend (Episode 16) 5.1

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2022-07-23

Runtime: 25 min

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

Birthday and Girlfriend (Episode 17) 6.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2022-07-30

Runtime: 25 min

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

Booze and Girlfriend (Episode 18) 6.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2022-08-06

Runtime: 25 min

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

Ex and Girlfriend (Episode 19) 5.8

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2022-08-13

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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.

Youth and Girlfriend (Episode 20) 6.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2022-08-20

Runtime: 25 min

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

Kiss and Girlfriend (Episode 21) 6.4

Writer: Fumi Tsubota

Air date: 2022-08-27

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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!

Ring and Girlfriend (Episode 22) 6.2

Writer: Fumi Tsubota

Air date: 2022-09-03

Runtime: 25 min

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

Guide and Girlfriend (Episode 23) 6.2

Writer: Fumi Tsubota

Air date: 2022-09-10

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: 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!

Girlfriend and Me (Episode 24) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2022-09-17

Runtime: 24 min

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

Home Cooking and Girlfriend (Episode 25) 6.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-07-08

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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.

Girlfriend Next Door (Episode 26) 6.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-07-15

Runtime: 24 min

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

Expert and Girlfriend (Episode 27) 6.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-07-22

Runtime: 24 min

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

D-Day and Girlfriend (Episode 28) 6.7

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-07-29

Runtime: 24 min

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

Filming and Girlfriend (Episode 29) 6.5

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2023-08-05

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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.

Final Scene and Girlfriend (Episode 30) 6.5

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-08-12

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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.

Kazuya and Girlfriend (Episode 31) 6.5

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2023-08-19

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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?

Family and Girlfriend (Episode 32) 6.5

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2023-09-02

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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.

Parting and Girlfriend (Episode 33) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-09-09

Runtime: 24 min

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

Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend (Episode 34) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-09-16

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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.

Girlfriend and Boyfriend (Episode 35) 6.5

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-09-23

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: 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?

Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend (Episode 36) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2023-09-30

Runtime: 24 min

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

Routine and Girlfriend (Episode 37) 7.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-07-05

Runtime: 25 min

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

Sigh and Girlfriend (Episode 38) 7.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-07-12

Runtime: 25 min

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

Daikanyama and Girlfriend (Episode 39) 7.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-07-19

Runtime: 25 min

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

Decision and Girlfriend (Episode 40) 8.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2025-07-26

Runtime: 25 min

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

Promised Time and Girlfriend (Episode 41) 8.5

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2025-08-02

Runtime: 25 min

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

Family Trip and Girlfriend (Episode 42) 7.8

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-08-09

Runtime: 25 min

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

Hawaiians and Girlfriend (Episode 43) 7.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2025-08-16

Runtime: 25 min

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

Strings and Girlfriend (Episode 44) 6.7

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-08-23

Runtime: 25 min

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

For My First Time and Girlfriend (Episode 45) 6.3

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2025-08-30

Runtime: 25 min

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

Ring Finger and Girlfriend (Episode 46) 6.7

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2025-09-06

Runtime: 25 min

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

Guilt and Girlfriend (Episode 47) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-09-13

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.

Paradise and Girlfriend (Episode 48) 6.3

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2025-09-20

Runtime: 24 min

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

Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami (Episode 49) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-04-11

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?

Rental Girlfriend (Episode 50) 8.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-04-18

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?

The End of the Girlfriend (Episode 51) 8.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2026-04-25

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?

Climax and Girlfriend (Episode 52) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-05-02

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.

Legitimate Girlfriend (Episode 53) 8.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2026-05-09

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?

Long Time No Girlfriend (Episode 54) 5.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-05-16

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.

Valentine's and Girlfriend (Episode 55) 7.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2026-05-23

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.

Investigation and Girlfriend (Episode 56) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-05-30

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.

Bra and Girlfriend (Episode 57) 4.5

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2026-06-06

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.

Childhood Home and Girlfriend (Episode 58) 7.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-06-13

Runtime: 25 min

Overview: Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?

Moving and Girlfriend (Episode 59) 8.0

Writer: Rie Uehara

Air date: 2026-06-20

Runtime: 25 min

Loneliness and Girlfriend (Episode 60) 8.0

Writer: Mitsutaka Hirota

Air date: 2026-06-27

Runtime: 24 min

Overview: Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.