TV series
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
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Checked Sep 3, 2026
Rent-a-Girlfriend is available to stream on Crunchyroll Premium, Crunchyroll Premium (Via Amazon Prime), YouTube TV, and The Roku Channel in United States. You can also buy it from Amazon and Apple TV. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Fumihiro UenoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Wakana Kowaka, Akira Kuwabara, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 2
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.
Directed by Takashi TanazawaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Hisako Tojo, Saika Kitamori, Takahiro Yoshino
Episode 3
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.
Directed by Taku YamadaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Naoya Miyase, Ryuji Yamamoto, Hisako Tojo, Saika Kitamori, Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 4
Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
Directed by Akira YamadaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Hisako Tojo, Saika Kitamori, Takahiro Yoshino
Episode 5
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.
Directed by Taku YamadaWritten by Fumi TsubotaGuest stars Hisako Tojo, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 6
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…
Directed by Shinya UneWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Minami Kurisaka, Takahiro Yoshino
Episode 7
While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
Directed by Kazuomi KogaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Masayuki Akasaka, Wataru Tsuyuzaki, Ryuji Yamamoto, Minami Kurisaka, Saika Kitamori
Episode 8
Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
Directed by Hidehiko KadotaWritten by Fumi TsubotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Ryuji Yamamoto, Yu Kohanai, Masayuki Akasaka, Kaito Ishikawa, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 9
Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
Directed by Naoyuki KuzuyaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Ryuji Yamamoto, Shoumaru Zouza, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 10
Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
Directed by Takashi Tanazawa, Yoshitsugu KimuraWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Hayato Fujii, Saika Kitamori, Shoumaru Zouza, Takahiro Yoshino
Episode 11
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?
Directed by Taku YamadaWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Naoya Miyase, Ryuji Yamamoto
Episode 12
Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
Directed by Kazuomi KogaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Shoumaru Zouza
Episode 13
As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
Directed by Kazuomi KogaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Kaito Ishikawa, Yui Ogura, Takahiro Yoshino, Shoumaru Zouza, Saika Kitamori, Ryuji Yamamoto, Minami Kurisaka, Naho Shimada
Episode 14
As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
Directed by Kyohei SuzukiWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Shoumaru Zouza, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 15
Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
Directed by Yoshitsugu KimuraWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 16
Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
Directed by Fumio MaezonoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Minami Kurisaka
Episode 17
Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
Directed by Shinya UneWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Takahiro Yoshino, Saika Kitamori, Minami Kurisaka, Ryuji Yamamoto, Hitomi Sasaki, Naho Shimada
Episode 18
As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
Directed by Yuki MoritaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 19
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.
Directed by Fumio Maezono, Ken AndoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 20
Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
Directed by Mizuki IwadareWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Minami Kurisaka, Hitomi Sasaki, Ryuji Yamamoto
Episode 21
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!
Directed by Yurika FukayaWritten by Fumi TsubotaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 22
Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
Directed by Shinya Une, Yurika Fukaya, Shuto YamanakaWritten by Fumi TsubotaGuest stars Miki Natsutani, Shoumaru Zouza
Episode 23
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!
Directed by Fumio MaezonoWritten by Fumi TsubotaGuest stars Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka, Haruna Kakiage, Takahiro Yoshino
Episode 24
Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
Directed by Kazuomi KogaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Kaito Ishikawa, Yui Ogura, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka, Shoumaru Zouza, Ryusei Nakao
Episode 25
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.
Directed by Shinya UneWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Ryusei Nakao, Wataru Tsuyuzaki, Minami Kurisaka, Rin Kusumi
Episode 26
Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori
Episode 27
With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
Directed by Kyohei SuzukiWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Takuma Terashima, Satoshi Inomata, Fumihiro Kojima, Shoya Ishige, Hiroki Ichinomiya, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 28
Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
Directed by Taiki NishimuraWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Minami Kurisaka, Kaito Ishikawa, Shoya Ishige, Satoshi Inomata, Ayaka Ohnishi
Episode 29
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.
Directed by Yorihide HasamataWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Takuma Terashima, Genki Muro, Ayaka Ohnishi, Shoya Ishige, Minami Kurisaka, Satoshi Inomata
Episode 30
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.
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Ryusei Nakao, Hinako Takahashi
Episode 31
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?
Directed by Naoyuki Kuzuya, Kyohei SuzukiWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Genki Muro, Shoya Ishige, Minami Kurisaka
Episode 32
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.
Directed by Hidehiko KadotaWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Ryusei Nakao, Genki Muro, Shoya Ishige, Haruna Kakiage, Minami Kurisaka, Sakura Kimura
Episode 33
With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Ryusei Nakao, Akira Kuwabara
Episode 34
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.
Directed by Hisaya TakabayashiWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Shoumaru Zouza, Genki Muro, Minami Kurisaka, Sakura Kimura
Episode 35
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?
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Ryusei Nakao, Shoya Ishige, Minami Kurisaka, Genki Muro, Sakura Kimura, Akira Kuwabara
Episode 36
Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
Directed by Shinya UneWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Takuma Terashima
Episode 37
Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
Directed by Kazuomi KogaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Shoumaru Zouza, Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki
Episode 38
Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Takahiro Yoshino, Hitomi Sasaki, Minami Kurisaka, Genki Muro, Shoumaru Zouza
Episode 39
Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Kaito Ishikawa, Saika Kitamori, Satoshi Inomata, Shoya Ishige, Hinako Takahashi, Nozomi, Keita Tada
Episode 40
Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
Directed by Marie KoizumiWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Saika Kitamori
Episode 41
Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Shuto Hagiwara, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 42
It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
Directed by Hidehiko KadotaWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 43
The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Yuki Kyoka, Genki Muro, Shoya Ishige
Episode 44
Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
Directed by Marie KoizumiWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Yuki Kyoka, Hinako Takahashi, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 45
Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Kenyu Horiuchi
Episode 46
Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 47
Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
Directed by Marie KoizumiWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani
Episode 48
Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Miki Natsutani, Satoshi Inomata, Takanori Miyazaki, Shuto Hagiwara
Episode 49
What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Wataru Tsuyuzaki, Nozomi, Hinako Takahashi, Shuto Hagiwara, Satsuki Kokubu, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 50
How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Kaito Ishikawa, Saika Kitamori, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Satoshi Inomata, Nozomi
Episode 51
Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Takanori Miyazaki, Emi Sasaki, 汐見理生
Episode 52
Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Takanori Miyazaki, Hinako Takahashi, Emi Sasaki, Kato Kazumasa, Shuto Hagiwara
Episode 53
Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
Directed by Marie KoizumiWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 54
The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 55
Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Satoshi Inomata, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 56
In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
Directed by Marie Koizumi, Ryoko TakemuraWritten by Mitsutaka Hirota
Episode 57
Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
Directed by Akira ManoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Yui Ogura, Saika Kitamori, Takahiro Yoshino, Wakana Kowaka, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 58
Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?
Directed by Hiroshi KimuraWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Saika Kitamori, Ryusei Nakao, Shuto Hagiwara, Takanori Miyazaki
Episode 59
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Rie UeharaGuest stars Shoumaru Zouza, Takanori Miyazaki, Hinako Takahashi, Hiroshi Watanabe, Kentaro Takano, Kato Kazumasa
Episode 60
Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.
Directed by Akiko NakanoWritten by Mitsutaka HirotaGuest stars Yuuki Sanpei, Miki Natsutani, Takanori Miyazaki, Sara Miyanaga
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Shun HorieKazuya Kinoshita (voice)
Sora AmamiyaChizuru Mizuhara (voice)
Aoi YuukiMami Nanami (voice)
Nao ToyamaRuka Sarashina (voice)
Rie TakahashiSumi Sakurasawa (voice)
Yu SerizawaMini Yaemori (voice)
Yukari NozawaNagomi Kinoshita (voice)
Sayuri SadaokaSayuri Ichinose (voice)
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