Alright, anime fans, let’s talk Rent-a-Girlfriend (or Kanojo, Okarishimasu for the manga purists out there). This show is a glorious mess of rom-com chaos—think awkward college dude, fake relationships, and enough romantic drama to make your head spin. If you’re ready to dive into Kazuya Kinoshita’s wild world of renting girlfriends, you gotta watch it in the right order to catch all the laughs moments. I’ve been down this road, and I’m here to guide you through the seasons like a trusty map.
Why Does the Order Matter?
Rent-a-Girlfriend isn’t one of those shows you can just hop into at random. Each season builds on the last, piling up the stakes in Kazuya’s love life like a Jenga tower ready to topple. Miss a season, and you’ll be scratching your head when Chizuru’s acting all mysterious or Ruka’s throwing curveballs. The good news? It’s a simple path with just the main seasons and nothing extra to trip you up. Stick with me, and you’ll be binge-watching like a pro.
Your Step-by-Step Watch Order
Here’s the lowdown on how to watch Rent-a-Girlfriend, straight from its release timeline. No fluff, just the good stuff.
1. Season 1 (2020)
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Episodes: 12
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What’s the Vibe?: Meet Kazuya, a college kid who gets dumped and, in a total panic move, rents a girlfriend named Chizuru Mizuhara through an app. Spoiler: it’s not as simple as it sounds. Soon, he’s juggling fake dates, jealous exes like Mami, and new girls like Ruka and Sumi, all while tripping over his own feelings. It’s peak rom-com with a side of “Kazuya, why?!”
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Why You Can’t Skip It: This is where it all begins—the characters, the rental girlfriend gig, the whole shebang. It’s like the first slice of pizza: you need it to appreciate the rest.
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Where to Watch: Crunchyroll’s got you covered, but Netflix or Hulu might have it depending on where you’re at. Check your region!
2. Season 2 (2022)
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Episodes: 12
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What’s the Vibe?: Kazuya’s back, and his life’s still a dumpster fire. Season 2 picks up right after the first, with more Chizuru heart-to-hearts, Ruka being extra, and Mami stirring up trouble like it’s her job. The show digs deeper into everyone’s feelings, and you’ll start rooting for Kazuya (or yelling at him, no judgment).
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Why You Need It: This season turns up the heat on the romance and gives you more Chizuru backstory. Skipping it would be like missing the middle of a love letter.
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Where to Watch: Crunchyroll’s the main spot, but poke around on Hulu or other platforms if you’re not sure.
3. Season 3 (2023)
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Episodes: 12
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What’s the Vibe?: Kazuya steps up (kind of) to help Chizuru with a big personal project, and their fake relationship starts feeling… not so fake. The other girls keep the drama spicy, and the show balances its goofy humor with some legit emotional gut-punches.
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Why It’s Worth It: This is the latest chapter (as of July 2025) and pushes the story into deeper territory. It’s a must to stay caught up before the next season hits.
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Where to Watch: Crunchyroll, as always, or check other anime streaming sites in your are
4. Season 4 (2025)
If you’re reading this around July 2025, good news—Season 4 is here or just about to drop. So now’s the perfect time to catch up. With where Season 3 left things, expect even more emotional rollercoasters, messy feelings, and maybe—maybe—some closure?
