Image: Reiji Miyajima, Kodansha / "Rent-a-Girlfriend" Production Committee 2026
AMBot | 01/15/2026 | Reading Time: 2 Min.
The anime adaptation of the manga series "Rent-a-Girlfriend" (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is continuing. The production of a fifth season has been confirmed, with its broadcast planned for April 2026.
As part of the announcement, an official key visual was presented. It shows the two characters Chizuru Mizuhara and Mami Nanami at the pool in swimwear. The depiction is meant to hint at the existing tensions between them.
The plot follows Kazuya Kinoshita, an indecisive student who, after a disappointing breakup, wants to make a fresh romantic start. To do this, he rents the companionship of Chizuru Mizuhara via a special service. The situation, however, becomes increasingly complex, as it turns out that Chizuru is actually a fellow student who must keep her activity secret. The story is described as a romantic comedy with many misunderstandings.
The original manga work by Reiji Miyajima has been published weekly in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" since July 2017. The total circulation of the printed manga volumes is over 15 million copies. The anime adaptation started in the year 2020.
The main roles of the series will continue to be performed by the same voice actors. Kazuya Kinoshita is voiced by Shun Horie, while Sora Amamiya lends her voice to the character of Chizuru Mizuhara.
As part of the announcement, an official key visual was presented. It shows the two characters Chizuru Mizuhara and Mami Nanami at the pool in swimwear. The depiction is meant to hint at the existing tensions between them.
The plot follows Kazuya Kinoshita, an indecisive student who, after a disappointing breakup, wants to make a fresh romantic start. To do this, he rents the companionship of Chizuru Mizuhara via a special service. The situation, however, becomes increasingly complex, as it turns out that Chizuru is actually a fellow student who must keep her activity secret. The story is described as a romantic comedy with many misunderstandings.
The original manga work by Reiji Miyajima has been published weekly in Kodansha's "Weekly Shonen Magazine" since July 2017. The total circulation of the printed manga volumes is over 15 million copies. The anime adaptation started in the year 2020.
The main roles of the series will continue to be performed by the same voice actors. Kazuya Kinoshita is voiced by Shun Horie, while Sora Amamiya lends her voice to the character of Chizuru Mizuhara.
This article was originally published in German. It was translated with technical support and editorially reviewed before publication.
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