Kanojo, Okarishimasu


Rent-a-Girlfriend

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Alternative Titles

Synonyms: I'd like to Borrow a Girlfriend, Kanokari
Japanese: 彼女、お借りします
English: Rent-a-Girlfriend
German: Rent-a-Girlfriend
Spanish: Rent-a-Girlfriend
French: Rent-a-Girlfriend
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Type: TV
Episodes: 12
Status: Finished Airing
Aired: Jul 11, 2020 to Sep 26, 2020
Premiered: Summer 2020
Broadcast: Saturdays at 01:25 (JST)
Licensors: None found, add some
Source: Manga
Genres: ComedyComedy, RomanceRomance
Themes: Adult CastAdult Cast, HaremHarem
Demographic: ShounenShounen
Duration: 24 min. per ep.
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older

Statistics

Score: 6.911 (scored by 664050664,050 users)
1 indicates a weighted score.
Ranked: #48332
2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded.
Popularity: #163
Members: 1,047,041
Favorites: 8,302

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Synopsis

Kazuya Kinoshita is a 20-year-old college student who has a wonderful girlfriend: the bright and sunny Mami Nanami. But suddenly, he does not. Without warning, Mami breaks up with him, leaving him utterly heartbroken and lonely. Seeking to soothe the pain, he hires a rental girlfriend through an online app. His partner is Chizuru Mizuhara, who through her unparalleled beauty and cute demeanor, manages to gain Kazuya's affection.

But after reading similar experiences other customers had had with Chizuru, Kazuya believes her warm smile and caring personality were all just an act to toy with his heart, and he rates her poorly. Aggravated, Chizuru lambastes him for his shameless hypocrisy, revealing her true pert and hot-tempered self. This one-sided exchange is cut short, however, when Kazuya finds out that his grandmother has collapsed.

They dash toward the hospital and find Kazuya's grandmother already in good condition. Baffled by Chizuru's presence, she asks who this girl might be. On impulse, Kazuya promptly declares that they are lovers, forcing Chizuru to play the part. But with Kazuya still hung up on his previous relationship with Mami, how long can this difficult client and reluctant rental girlfriend keep up their act?

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"Centimeter (センチメートル)" by the peggies
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Ending Theme

1: "Centimeter (センチメートル)" by the peggies (eps 1, 12)
2: "Kokuhaku Bungee Jump (告白バンジージャンプ)" by halca (eps 2-6, 8-11)
3: "First Drop" by halca (eps 7)

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Reviews

May 7, 2025
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 1 – A Fun, Heartfelt Romantic Comedy with a Dash of Drama
“A quirky, entertaining ride filled with romance, humor, and personal growth… even if the main character is a bit frustrating.”

Rent-A-Girlfriend (or Kanojo, Okarishimasu) Season 1 is a romantic comedy that strikes a delicate balance between humor, emotional depth, and romantic misunderstandings. The series takes a unique premise—a guy who hires a rental girlfriend—and turns it into an exploration of relationships, personal growth, and heartfelt moments. While the show definitely leans into some familiar rom-com tropes, its charming characters and unexpected moments of emotional vulnerability elevate it above the typical fare.
For its entertaining ...
May 3, 2025
Mixed Feelings
I had dropped this anime for a while but I decided to give it another chance. If you watch it solely from the standpoint of comedy, it works very well. There are moments that will make you cry with laughter and the characters are good. Kazuya (aka Cuckzuya) is the king of the idiot characters, even above Denji. In his defense, he has zero experience and maybe it should be forgiven, but his lack of attitude, indecision and cowardice are infuriating at certain points in the story. That's what made me drop it since I was watching it solely from the standpoint of romance. I ...
Mar 8, 2025
I mean... it's Rent-a-Girlfriend. You probably already know what you're getting yourself into.

If you don't, I'll briefly explain why it's not really all that noteworthy.

People who are calling it CRINGE and THE WORST ROMANCE ANIME OF ALL TIME or whatever are kind of overexaggerating but it's a show where, for me, one girl is a clear winner (in my eyes... also in the anime itself but that's besides the point) and the rest are kinda bleh.

The male cast kinda sucks. Kazuya is a big, stinky loser who is the choosiest of beggars. He's supposed to be this big loser that cannot ~acquire female companionship~ and ...

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