The beloved rom-com Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is officially returning with Season 4, and it’s shaping up to be the most emotionally intense installment yet. Based on the popular manga by Reiji Miyajima, this series has kept fans hooked with its messy love pentagon, heartfelt growth arcs, and razor-sharp romantic tension.
With the new season airing this July 2025, we’ve compiled everything you need to know before diving back into Kazuya’s complicated world of rental relationships, ex-girlfriends, and emotional confusion.
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Rent a Girlfriend Season 4 Broadcast Schedule and Streaming Platforms
Premiere Date: July 4, 2025
Time: 2:23 AM JST
Network Block: MBS, TBS, BS-TBS (Animeism)
The series will air weekly on:
- MBS, TBS, BS-TBS, CBC — Fridays at 2:23 AM (starting July 4)
- RKB — Saturdays at 3:00 AM (starting July 5)
- HBC — Mondays at 2:29 AM (starting July 7)
For fans who want early access, the series will premiere three days ahead of the TV broadcast on:
- DMM TV
- dAnime Store
Beginning July 1, 2025, new episodes will drop every Tuesday at 22:00 JST.
Additionally, the anime will be made available on other streaming platforms shortly after.
Rent A Girlfriend Plot Overview: What’s Next for Kazuya and Chizuru?
After three rollercoaster seasons filled with misunderstandings, fake dating, love confessions, and unresolved tension, Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 dives into some of the most emotionally charged arcs in the story yet.
Kazuya Kinoshita, the college student who dug himself into a pit of romantic confusion by renting a girlfriend and pretending she was his real one, is finally beginning to take responsibility for his feelings. His rental girlfriend, Chizuru Mizuhara, has evolved from a distant, seemingly untouchable beauty into someone with her own deeply personal struggles—especially after the emotional arc involving her grandmother and their crowdfunding movie project.
At the end of Season 3, Kazuya succeeded in helping Chizuru make her grandmother’s wish come true by producing a film in which Chizuru starred. This wasn’t just a turning point for her; it marked a major shift for Kazuya as well, showing that his feelings were no longer passive or superficial. They were grounded in action—and that action now demands consequences.
Season 4 Picks Up Here:
- Kazuya is no longer on the fence. He’s determined to confess his feelings properly, moving from a position of uncertainty to emotional commitment.
- Ruka Sarashina, the bold and energetic self-declared girlfriend, intensifies her advances. Her jealousy and desperation add pressure to Kazuya’s already tangled love life.
- Mami Nanami, the enigmatic ex-girlfriend, becomes more dangerous than ever. She’s manipulative, emotionally unreadable, and now actively investigating the true nature of Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship.
- Sumi Sakurasawa and Mini Yaemori—while not central to the core triangle—continue to play important support roles, offering both emotional grounding and comic relief.
In this season, the action shifts to a new setting as well: a vacation at the Hawaiians resort, introducing classic anime tension with swimsuits, secrets, and unexpected developments. The new environment acts as a pressure cooker for all unresolved emotions.
The question at the heart of the season remains: Can a relationship built on lies evolve into something real?
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Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Anime’s Main Trailer Previews Opening Song by ClariS
The main promotional video (PV) for Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 was unveiled on June 26, 2025, giving fans a first look at the drama, character dynamics, and emotional stakes awaiting this season.
Notably, the trailer debuts the brand-new opening theme “Umitsuki” by ClariS—a renowned J-pop duo known for their work in Madoka Magica, Oreimo, and more. Their signature ethereal sound complements the show’s themes of bittersweet romance and longing.
The animation remains vibrant, character expressions sharper, and the tension in character interactions is more palpable than ever—hinting at both emotional breakthroughs and painful revelations.
Fans can explore the updated key visuals and character visuals, including “date-style” illustrations and cast comments, on the official website.
Season 4 Voice Cast: Returning Talent Brings Depth
The voice acting team remains consistent and continues to be one of the anime’s strongest assets. Their performances add vital nuance to characters who often operate in morally grey or emotionally confusing spaces.
- Kazuya Kinoshita – Voiced by Shun Horie
- Chizuru Mizuhara – Voiced by Sora Amamiya
- Mami Nanami – Voiced by Aoi Yūki
- Ruka Sarashina – Voiced by Nao Tōyama
- Sumi Sakurasawa – Voiced by Rie Takahashi
- Mini Yaemori – Voiced by Yū Serizawa
This cast features some of the most recognized names in the anime industry, all of whom continue to bring layered emotional weight to their roles.
Creative Team and Studio
Season 4 is once again being produced by TMS Entertainment, known for their work on Detective Conan, Dr. Stone, and Fruits Basket. The returning and experienced staff ensures that the narrative continuity and visual consistency are maintained.
| Role | Name |
|---|---|
| Original Creator | Reiji Miyajima (Weekly Shonen Magazine) |
| Director | Kazuomi Koga |
| Series Composition | Mitsutaka Hirota |
| Character Design | Kanna Hirayama |
| Music | Hyadain |
| Sound Director | Hajime Takakuwa |
| Art Director | Minoru Akiba |
| Color Design | Akemi Nagao |
| 2D Art Director | Takeshi Asō |
| Director of Photography | Shintarou Sakai |
| Editing | Yumiko Nakaba |
Kanojo, Okarishimasu Manga Update: Where the Story’s Going
The Rent-A-Girlfriend manga continues to run in Weekly Shonen Magazine with over 40 volumes released and more than 13 million copies in circulation globally. For anime-only viewers, the new season will likely adapt some of the most emotionally intense chapters yet, including pivotal moments that could permanently alter relationships between the main characters.
Following the Hawaii Trip Arc, after ghosting Kazuya for a couple of months and having a heartfelt talk with Mini in chapter 235, Chizuru reflects on whether she loves Kazuya or if her feelings aren’t romantic at all during a considerable number of the chapters in which they even cohabited in her house. Fans finally saw the light at the end of the tunnel for progress in their relationship in Rent-A-Girlfriend chapter 379, where Chizuru confessed to being in love with Kazuya.
However, fans’ anticipation quickly turned into disbelief with Rent-A-Girlfriend chapter 380, where Chizuru rejected Kazuya, arguing that she is not yet ready for a relationship. Chizuru stated that due to the nature of her work and current lifestyle, she isn’t ready for what a relationship represents or worthy of using the ring from Kazuya’s mother. This came as a shock to Rent-A-Girlfriend’s fans, who believed that Kazuya’s two-year-long romantic pursuit would finally end. Also, it swapped the focus of the usual criticism in the series from Kazuya’s clingy personality, towards Chizuru for being indecisive and leading him on when she ultimately would reject him.
Readers can preview the first two chapters for free on Magazine Pocket.
Conclusion: Why Season 4 Matters
Rent-A-Girlfriend has often divided anime fans: some see it as a melodramatic mess of awkward misunderstandings, while others see it as an unflinching look at young adult relationships, insecurity, and emotional growth.
Season 4 marks a turning point in both story and tone. It’s no longer about whether Kazuya can keep the ruse going, but whether he can take accountability and grow into someone worthy of Chizuru’s trust—and love. At the same time, the show continues to challenge notions of sincerity, jealousy, and emotional manipulation in ways that make it far more nuanced than its rom-com label suggests.
For long-time fans and curious newcomers alike, Season 4 is a must-watch. Whether you’re here for the romance, the waifu wars, or the character development, this season promises to deliver on all fronts.
