WatchTrove
US My List

Episode guide

Rent-a-Girlfriend: Season 1

Poster for Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1

60 episodes · premiered Jul 11, 2020

Jilted and heartbroken after just a month of dating, 20-year-old college student Kazuya Kinoshita turns to a rental girlfriend app out of sheer desperation. This leads him to a fateful encounter with Chizuru Mizuhara, a stunningly beautiful and seemingly perfect girl. However, after a chaotic first date and a sudden family emergency, they discover that they not only attend the same university but also live as next-door neighbors. Forced by circumstances to keep up the charade, their complicated, rental-based relationship officially begins.

Rent-a-Girlfriend: cast and where to watch

  1. Episode 1: Rent-a-Girlfriend Jul 11, 2020 · 25m 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.
  2. Episode 2: Ex-Girlfriend and Girlfriend Jul 18, 2020 · 25m 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…
  3. Episode 3: Beach and Girlfriend Jul 25, 2020 · 25m 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.
  4. Episode 4: Friend and Girlfriend Aug 1, 2020 · 25m Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.
  5. Episode 5: Hot Springs and Girlfriend Aug 8, 2020 · 25m 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.
  6. Episode 6: Girlfriend and Girlfriend Aug 15, 2020 · 25m 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…
  7. Episode 7: Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend Aug 22, 2020 · 25m While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.
  8. Episode 8: Christmas and Girlfriend Aug 29, 2020 · 25m Christmas rolls around with Kazuya not having met Chizuru for ages, and he sees something he never wanted to see.
  9. Episode 9: Lies and Girlfriend Sep 5, 2020 · 25m Ruka is hellbent on knowing the full story behind Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, and once she does she decides to take action.
  10. Episode 10: Friend’s Girlfriend Sep 12, 2020 · 25m Kazuya learns that Kuribayashi's been down in the dumps and tries to figure out how he can help him.
  11. Episode 11: Truth and Girlfriend Sep 19, 2020 · 25m 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?
  12. Episode 12: Confession and Girlfriend Sep 26, 2020 · 24m Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?
  13. Episode 13: Dream and Girlfriend Jul 2, 2022 · 25m As Mizuhara looks set to quit the rental girlfriend business, Kazuya goes to watch a play, one that could be pivotal to their relationship.
  14. Episode 14: The Usual Girlfriend Jul 9, 2022 · 25m As the fallout from the play becomes clear, things go back to normal between Mizuhara and Kazuya, until...?
  15. Episode 15: The Return of the Girlfriend Jul 16, 2022 · 25m Mizuhara has lost the key to her apartment and comes to Kazuya for some reason... and she's not the only unexpected visitor!
  16. Episode 16: Night and Girlfriend Jul 23, 2022 · 25m Kazuya has barely dealt with the aftermath of Mami's visit when he gets another aggressive visitor!
  17. Episode 17: Birthday and Girlfriend Jul 30, 2022 · 25m Kazuya tries to clear the misunderstanding Chizuru is under, all while enlisting Sumi's help to get her a fitting birthday present.
  18. Episode 18: Booze and Girlfriend Aug 6, 2022 · 25m As Kazuya wonders if his birthday gift was good enough, he and Chizuru find themselves in a crisis in the form of a boozer.
  19. Episode 19: Ex and Girlfriend Aug 13, 2022 · 25m 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.
  20. Episode 20: Youth and Girlfriend Aug 20, 2022 · 25m Kazuya decides to spend his all-day date with Mizuhara reclaiming his lost youth... in a very peculiar fashion.
  21. Episode 21: Kiss and Girlfriend Aug 27, 2022 · 25m 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!
  22. Episode 22: Ring and Girlfriend Sep 3, 2022 · 25m Kazuya can barely process Ruka's actions when Nagomi decides to drop another bomb on the party.
  23. Episode 23: Guide and Girlfriend Sep 10, 2022 · 25m 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!
  24. Episode 24: Girlfriend and Me Sep 17, 2022 · 24m Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.
  25. Episode 25: Home Cooking and Girlfriend Jul 8, 2023 · 24m 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.
  26. Episode 26: Girlfriend Next Door Jul 15, 2023 · 24m Ruka demands an explanation from Kazuya and Chizuru, and Mini overhears it all going down! What will she do with this information?
  27. Episode 27: Expert and Girlfriend Jul 22, 2023 · 24m With the momentum of the crowdfunding campaign stalling, Kazuya must turn to Mini, who happens to be an expert on the matter!
  28. Episode 28: D-Day and Girlfriend Jul 29, 2023 · 24m Mini's earnest appeal makes things awkward. Meanwhile, Umi makes a request in return for retweeting the campaign.
  29. Episode 29: Filming and Girlfriend Aug 5, 2023 · 24m 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.
  30. Episode 30: Final Scene and Girlfriend Aug 12, 2023 · 24m 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.
  31. Episode 31: Kazuya and Girlfriend Aug 19, 2023 · 24m 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?
  32. Episode 32: Family and Girlfriend Sep 2, 2023 · 24m 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.
  33. Episode 33: Parting and Girlfriend Sep 9, 2023 · 24m With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.
  34. Episode 34: Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend Sep 16, 2023 · 24m 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.
  35. Episode 35: Girlfriend and Boyfriend Sep 23, 2023 · 24m 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?
  36. Episode 36: Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend Sep 30, 2023 · 24m Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.
  37. Episode 37: Routine and Girlfriend Jul 5, 2025 · 25m Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.
  38. Episode 38: Sigh and Girlfriend Jul 12, 2025 · 25m Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?
  39. Episode 39: Daikanyama and Girlfriend Jul 19, 2025 · 25m Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.
  40. Episode 40: Decision and Girlfriend Jul 26, 2025 · 25m Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.
  41. Episode 41: Promised Time and Girlfriend Aug 2, 2025 · 25m Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?
  42. Episode 42: Family Trip and Girlfriend Aug 9, 2025 · 25m It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!
  43. Episode 43: Hawaiians and Girlfriend Aug 16, 2025 · 25m The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!
  44. Episode 44: Strings and Girlfriend Aug 23, 2025 · 25m Chizuru and Kazuya deal with a little incident, blissfully unaware of the moves Mami is making.
  45. Episode 45: For My First Time and Girlfriend Aug 30, 2025 · 25m Ruka has her doubts about this trip, and her doubts are amplified by the conversations she has!
  46. Episode 46: Ring Finger and Girlfriend Sep 6, 2025 · 25m Chizuru and Ruka have run-ins with the Kinoshita family women.
  47. Episode 47: Guilt and Girlfriend Sep 13, 2025 · 25m Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.
  48. Episode 48: Paradise and Girlfriend Sep 20, 2025 · 24m Kazuya's filled with guilt after Nagomi's display of gratitude, and Chizuru has a decision to make with Mami.
  49. Episode 49: Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami Apr 11, 2026 · 25m What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?
  50. Episode 50: Rental Girlfriend Apr 18, 2026 · 25m How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?
  51. Episode 51: The End of the Girlfriend Apr 25, 2026 · 25m Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?
  52. Episode 52: Climax and Girlfriend May 2, 2026 · 25m Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.
  53. Episode 53: Legitimate Girlfriend May 9, 2026 · 25m Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?
  54. Episode 54: Long Time No Girlfriend May 16, 2026 · 25m The Hawaiians trip is over, and Kazuya is left to deal with the aftermath.
  55. Episode 55: Valentine's and Girlfriend May 23, 2026 · 25m Mini reports back with her findings on Chizuru, and Kazuya has hope again.
  56. Episode 56: Investigation and Girlfriend May 30, 2026 · 25m In an attempt to understand her feelings, Chizuru shows up at Kazuya's house.
  57. Episode 57: Bra and Girlfriend Jun 6, 2026 · 25m Kazuya runs into Chizuru at the laundromat, and finds that she's left her bra behind.
  58. Episode 58: Childhood Home and Girlfriend Jun 13, 2026 · 25m Chizuru asks Kazuya to come with her to her family home. What does she have in mind?
  59. Episode 59: Moving and Girlfriend Jun 20, 2026 · 25m
  60. Episode 60: Loneliness and Girlfriend Jun 27, 2026 · 24m Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.