I want to say that objectively, I do not think that this show is anything special. In theory, it is a spin on the very common romance harem genre with mediocre writing. That being said, I am not embarrased to say that I loved every second of this anime. It was funny, suprisingly emotional, and so cringey to the point of laughter.
The main character, Kazuya, is the source of a lot of hatred in the anime community. He is cringey, perverted, and generally unlikable. However, I don't know how the writers did this, but you actually start to see him as a decent person. He is presented in a way so that his cringeyness comes across as being head strong, his pervertedness is somewhat relateable, and his unlikeability lessens every episode he is on screen. Overall, Kazuya is a character that at first glance is a 'bad' character, but by watching the show and seing his growth becomes genuinely pleasant.
As for the rest of the cast, there isn't really much to say. The 'harem quartet' that consists of Chizuru, Mami, Ruka, and Sumi are pretty average troupes that are done well. Since this anime takes place in college, unlike the thousands of highschool romance series, the emotions and displays of troupe-like behavior are much more mature (with the exception of Sumi.) Overall, the side cast of Rent-a-Girlfriend is solid to the point of them not being a problem.
Overall, my love for this anime is pretty illogical, but sometimes, its okay to like something simply because you enjoy it. Not everything has to be looked at from a critical standpoint. If a romantic comedy makes you laugh and empathise with it's characters, isn't that enough? That is how I feel about this anime. Everything I look for in a rom-com I recieved from this show, and honestly, I'm satisfied.
