Rent-A-Girlfriend
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| I loved this episode. I did like the first thing he said at the beginning of the episode, "I can't keep using her as a crutch forever", it shows he learned from his mistakes and is thinking about the future. I liked how he was thinking of stopping the whole trial with Ruka and make it official. However, I didn't like how he went back on his word as soon as he noticed Chizuru with Mami. I guess it was for the best since he got to listen to their conversation at the bridge. I think the scene showed what kind of character Chizuru and Mami are. They both dodged the "how do you feel about Kazuya" question, but I think it spoke more on Mami's character than Chizuru's, in my opinion. In the end, he spoke his mind and I liked Chizuru's reaction once she went to her room. I'm glad this got a second season! |
Naewanz said: So what chapter this end in the manga? Or should I just read from the start. According to their twitter, it looks like the second season will take place in Volume 7. |
| Kazuya is the worst liar.... he usually comes with the worst lies under pressure. But that said, I am actually not feeling so bad for his ex gf, Mami. How would you feel if your ex had a fake gf a few days after you broke up with him. Probably feel is not fair and will make you look bad. So she does have a point feeling like this is wrong. However that said, is not her business to keep dealing with his ex life. So he should be able to do whatever he wants if he isn't fucking with you. He never used the fake gf to attack Mami's personal life. So that gives her no right to take action against him. So yeah I feel a bit less bad about Mami but not enough to give her the right for what she did.  One thing I didn't like and probably looks very superficial is that he was almost about to get on with Ruka, then do a 180 on Mizuhara. I love this episode and give it props. |
JZASep 25, 2020 3:08 PM
| "Miharu denki desu" |
| This pathetic super incel just ruins any redeeming qualities that this show has. |
| Also the giant plot hole that this super incel just wouldn't be into a cute girl who actually likes him is something I cant get past as well... |
| When i learnt to tolerate Kazuya, the series got better. Also, i need to know more about Mami before "hate" here, because is only when she appears that i feel the story moves on. Ruka is too cute, i enjoy this and i will see the second season. 5/10 |
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| Aight all my homies still hate Mami, but she kinda was spitting facts in that karaoke room. Man why did kazuya bait us with that confession. Well I guess it's too early for that. Sumi best girl even tho she only had one episode. :) |
| Watashi wa a victim of cyberbullying. Everyday someone online calls me a "weeb" desu. Watashi won't stand for this. 26 percent of bullying victims are chosen due to their race or religion desu. I may look like a basic white boy, but deep down I am Nihongo desu. Watashi religion is anime. Anata wa bullying me because of my race and religion desu ka? Disgusting desu. Anata should be ashamed of yourself, racist pig. A baka gaijin like anata is probably jealous of my race and culture, cause Nippon is more sugoi than your shitty country desu. Watashi pity anata. You'll never be Nihongo like watashi. Educate yourself on nani a "weeb" is. |
| i really love Chizuru, when she standing for Kazuya |
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| Too bad the unlikable moron of a protagonist pretty much ruined what could have been a pretty good show. |
| Besides episode 1, I think this was my favourite episode. Good enough series, 7/10. See you all when S2 comes out. |
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| This series tries to make you sympathize with the MC, but then he finds a way to fuck it up. He was about to confess to Ruka, but he took it back when he saw Chizuru and Mami. Then he tried to confess to Chizuru, but he ended up making things awkward for both of them. Mami continues to be a bitch to Chizuru, but once again Chizuru stood up took a bullet for Kazuya's fake relationship. I'm glad this series is getting a second season because Chizuru is best girl. I give this anime an 8/10. |
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| Well, this series had the potential of being a good surprise this season, but it didn't sit well with me, mainly beacuse of Kazuya, he's one of the few MC I've atcually hated, he's improved in this end run, but geez... He was awful for the most part, although can I see some hope in the air, for some needed character development, but knowing him, he'll probably disappoint. The girls were ok, Chizuru grew on me after some time, Ruka was my overall favorite, Sumi was ok, she almost didn't appear, but her scenes were a nice change of pace, and Mami that I also quite disliked, is something off about her? Not really, she's a decently build character, but she's just unlikable for me, specially because of that crappy personality of hers. An average anime, could've been better and it can still get better, 5/10 for me. |
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| The date between Chizuru and Mami was pretty awkward at times. Especially when Mami always counters Chizuru's question with another question. These two are not honest with their feelings. I had a feeling they were going to end it right after that "confession". Kazuya says that he wants Chizuru and immediately ruins that moment again by saing "as a rental".. I was saying the two above are not honest, well this guy is just worse in that regard... Sadly the chapter I wanted to see adapted will wait for S2, which has already been confirmed! Thank god! I do have to say, this Anime raises a lot of controvery for myself.. I hate Kazuya's character with a passion.. Can't stand him even for a second despite his actions that were sometimes somewhat redeemable. But he has a lot to grow before I can start liking him. If it weren't for the girls not you Mami, I would have rated this with a 3 or 4 out of 10. But the girls again, not you Mami definitely made a difference. Especially Chizuru and Ruka. I feel bad for Sumi, she only ever had 1 episode to shine. 8/10 Bring on Season 2 with hopefully more development and more Sumi!! |
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| Stupid, but very entertaining and pleasing to look at. I'll watch the second season, why not. I feel like Kazuya gets a lot of hate because people don't even bother paying attention to the situations he's put into and they're just angry that he isn't doing the 'badass' stuff that would have prevented the story from getting off the ground in the first place. I certainly don't think he's a bad character, unlike other anime MCs he at least has an independent and understandable psychology (and he displays emotions well). I don't know, I suppose I just don't have much in common with people who use words like 'simp' and 'cringe' in earnest. |
syncrogazerSep 25, 2020 4:22 PM
| Man, when I read the manga I find Mami more likeable and want to give her character the benefit of the doubt. I think "oh, people are too hard on her." Then I watch the next anime episode and her anime persona (without any of the manga frames that explain her feelings at least in part) is just bitch. Why must you make it so hard for me to care about you, Mami? I was proud of Kazuya for wanting to take responsibility for everything...and then he didn't. Kinda a let down, but kinda understandable too...but I want him to be better than what's realistic, ya know? Mizuhara with one of the most adorable utterances of "Baka" I've ever heard wow kawaii This season gets a 6/10 with good potential in place to do significantly better next season I think. Kind of like 3D Kanojo...had a rough first season that set up a S2 that was a 9/10 for me. |
Is Blue Box my favorite manga? Not yet...Yes. Yes it is.  |
z00nex said: Well yes she's the main heroine after all. Btw put your comment in a spoiler box.MegamiRem said: If u want more of Ruka and Sumi be sure to watch next as there will be lots of focus on them. |
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| “Have a gem of a time with diamond” What does that mean? |
| God that sucked Excited for season 2 |
rivaldiagt777 said: from what i know from someone who show the last chap of manga, i can simplify the mc development with thanos meme "You could not live with your own failure. And where did that bring you? Back to me" You will understand when you see it. Since i already give up & must drop this anime, you can ignore it if you want. Lol. Perhaps I must let it die here then huh? I don't know, I think he can get better, same with the show, or at least I hope, but if he doesn't change and keeps doing the same dumb mistakes every time it will be impossible to continue. That's all my opinion of course. |
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| I sure had my fun with this anime. Normally I don't really like these kind of anime and I tend to avoid these sometimes, but every now and then I just happen to watch these waifu wars induucing anime just for the lulz. Ruka is the best girl, but I know she won't be the winning girl and honesty, I'm fine with that. She deserves better anyway. I hope to see some more of Ruka and Sumi in season 2. |
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| Not too shabby of a finale. All in all, it wasn't that bad. Sure I disliked it in the first half, mainly due to Kazuya and his simping ways, but I think it came back around in the second half. So I'm kinda 'alright' with Kazuya and his simping ways now. Sorta hyped for the second season now that I'm caught up on the manga. |
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| If you like the series but still hate Kazuya, reading the manga might change your mind. After about 80 chapters, I can say I do like him and I want him and Chizuru to be together. After 115 chapters, I can say I REALLY want them to be together. xD This adaptation was fine...though I'm disappointed we didn't get to hear Chizuru sing. :[ I wonder if her seiyuu can't...or maybe they just didn't wanna bother with it. Nefelupitou said: The saddest thing about this show is that the best girl only had 16 minutes on screen.  I hope they'll adapt her spin-off Don't worry; she'll get way more in season 2. xD She has some great scenes!! and yeah she is the best girl |
ChiibiSep 25, 2020 5:39 PM
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| Just when you think Kazuya is about to get in there when he tells Chizuru that he wants her, he decided to back off and downplay what he meant. :( It was an amusing series on the whole, I don't dislike Kazuya as much but I wouldn't say I particularly like him either. Chizuru carried the show for me and I probably might not have even continued it if it weren't for her. 7/10, will watch S2 for Chizuru of course. |
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| i actually liked ruka at the start, she was so sweet! and then i laughed when he saw mami & chizuru walking past LOL chizuru & mami are the best girls for me, their scenes this episode were great i really enjoyed their "chemistry" - more of this pls in season 2!! and hopefully more sumi as well :) i liked this last episode, left a lot of room for season 2! |
 ꕤ but i’ll probably remember over and over again you were there and everyone else was there — the day we all searched for just one thing ꕤ |
| This is one of the few anime that I so dislike the MC that I would not watch Season 2 of this series under any condition. He still mentally abuses Chizuru in every episode. She is the Best Girl and like an above poster says....She carried the show. The MC is so unlikeable that he made the series almost unwatchable. This is not the worst anime that I have seen by a long shot, but the MC has no redeeming features except that I can now say "I am sorry" in Japanese because he whined it in every episode constantly. He never improved himself in personality nor did he "grow up" in not being so selfish about his feelings over other's feelings. 5/10 and that is generous for this series. |
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| The first image in this episode sums up the series pretty well: a trash can filled with tissues saturated with Kazuya's virgin jizz. Not much has changed: Kazuya's insufferable, Ruka is a sentient doormat, who for some reason despite being beautiful (based on how the men around Kazuya overreact whenever they see her) cannot find anyone better than the MC because she's a brainless slab of meat. Mami is s way better character than Ruka. In fact, if Chizuru didn't exist, she'd be best girl. It's the same shit being regurgitated over and over again. Some people found out about their fake relationship but nothing has changed. At the end of the day, it's a generic harem. 3/10 for this series. It's higher than it deserves. |
| 臭い- |
Catalyze said: He still mentally abuses Chizuru in every episode. . Mental abuse? Are you freaking kidding me? HOW? I really need you to elaborate on that....cause I don't think we are talking about the same show lol nor did he "grow up" in not being so selfish about his feelings over other's feelings. Lolwut. He won't confess to Chizuru BECAUSE he thinks it'd be a burden on her. How is this "selfish"? It's the opposite of selfish. |
ChiibiSep 25, 2020 7:19 PM
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| I did not not like Kazuya much, I honestly found myself frustrated over him at times, but at the same time I found myself enjoying the series because I wanted to see him overcome his negative attributes. As for the other girls, I liked all of their characters (except Mami, since at times I felt she was just a tool rather than a character). To be frank, I enjoyed the show, maybe a bit more than I was anticipating to be truly honest. I will definitely give season two a watch, which was announced today as well! Final verdict: 7/10 |
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| I enjoyed seeing Ruka so happy on her date with Kazuya. Wish he would choose her over Chizuru since her feelings are genuine. That confrontation was pretty intense. Tbh I was kinda surprised Kazuya didn't interrupt the confrontation. The Peggies with their OP, could honestly hear it forever and not get bored. Has a catchy beat imo |
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| I really don't know if I'm into season 2. Started good, then became very boring. |
| Imagine how boring this world would be without Japan - a comment at youtube |
| honestly don't know where to begin with this show we were warned from the start how trash this'd be with the MC and normally i'd be fine with someone like Kazuza but hes those personalities to the extreme i hearing how long this is still going on i dont have a lot of faith he'll actually improve that much which is why i can't trust this 2nd season being that good outside of dragging on without a anime only ending. i 'v felt so many different emotions from anger ,frustration embassesment laughter and more all in one show all in the name of cute waifus was it worth it? not really but damn did they make them look wonderful so that was one saving grace and i guess we'll be bless with lots of doujins so there's that 6/10 mainly because Chizuru is too perfect and the rest outside of one are way too precious for this world |
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| As a manga reader I think this adaptation was overall well done. Didn't expect a second season but it's welcome. Hail Sumi! |
Farabeuf said: Beautiful character designs and an interesting premise ruined by a worm of an MC who not even after all this time can muster a proper confession. if you're going to make women left and right fall for your main character, at least make him a bishounen, give him super powers, sense of humour or some characteristics that would justify his appeal. He doesn't deserve any of them, not even Mami with all her faults. ^^ Exactly my thoughts on this series. Probably the only episodes I enjoyed was the first and the last one. Going to the show, I really liked the initial concept since the whole 'Rental-Girlfriend' has never been done before in an anime (If I'm not mistaken). And the character designs looks really good. But as the show progresses, I just can't sympathize with the main character at ALL. Gonna give this one a 5/10. It had it's moments but I can't really say its good. I just hope the second season would be a lot better than this one. |
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| can anyone tell me why ppl hate this show? i hate reviews that is in essay form lol its not that deep but i am curious to know why |
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| Maybe it's because this season was pretty average, but for some reason, I genuinely really liked this anime. To me, the characterisation and worldbuilding both felt original and fresh, with nuanced motivations steering the plot and characters. 8/10 |
liam0207Sep 26, 2020 6:51 AM
  We don't know what kind of people we truly are until the moment before our deaths. As death comes to embrace you, you will realise what you are. That's what death is, don't you think? ------------------------------------ Itachi Uchiha |
| Only reason I enjoyed this show was because of the voice actresses. Also, team Ruka and Sumi all the way. Hated the MC as the majority, irritated me to no end and had some awkward moments too. But as bad as a character that I think he is, this show wouldn't be as fun I guess. Nice art, nice animation, a very entertaining show. I am part of the people that enjoyed Mami, and she deserved more screentime. Made the episodes more spicy. I think Sumi deserved two more episodes to be honest. Gonna watch second season for more Sumi, because Mizuhara is nice and all, but she's way too good for this protag. 5/10 |
| "Manga readers are annoying, all they do is complain or spoil the anime we discuss in an anime forum. They should really do their whining at manga forums." Stolen from Janethan23. Add in visual novel readers too |
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