The Rent-a-Girlfriend fandom is buzzing with excitement, and who can blame them? This rom-com anime, born from Reiji Miyajima’s hit manga, keeps serving up those cringeworthy yet heart-fluttering moments that make every episode a guilty pleasure. With Season 4’s Hawaiian adventure wrapping up in September 2025, the official word dropped like a bombshell: Season 5 is coming in 2026! Here’s the lowdown on when it might land, who’s bringing the characters to life, and what juicy plot twists are on the horizon.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Release Date Speculations
On September 19, 2025, the official Rent-a-Girlfriend X account lit up with the news: Season 5 is set for 2026. No exact date yet, but looking at past seasons, a summer premiere—think July or August—feels like a safe bet to keep that sunny, romantic energy flowing. Originally, Season 4 was planned as a two-part split-cour, but the second half got upgraded to a full-fledged Season 5. That means TMS Entertainment is already hard at work, and fans worldwide can expect Crunchyroll to stream episodes shortly after they air in Japan, just like before.
Why the wait until mid-2026? Anime production takes time, especially with a manga as massive as this one—42 volumes and counting, with over 14 million copies sold globally. Online chatter on platforms like Reddit points to a July 2026 launch to sync with the manga’s milestone moments. Plus, the ongoing Spa Resort Hawaiians collab (running through November 2025) hints at more tropical-themed promos to hype things up. So, pencil in 2026 for more beachside blunders and heartfelt confessions.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Expected Cast
The voice cast is back to deliver all the feels, with the same crew that’s been nailing it since day one. Kazuomi Koga, the director from Seasons 1 and 2, returns to steer the ship, alongside Mitsutaka Hirota on series composition and Kanna Hirayama handling those gorgeous character designs. Hirayama even dropped a new visual for the Season 5 announcement, featuring Kazuya and Chizuru in Hawaiian gear, surrounded by chibi versions of the girls—pure cuteness overload.
Expect these familiar voices to bring the drama: Shun Horie as the flustered Kazuya Kinoshita, Sora Amamiya as the poised-yet-vulnerable Chizuru Mizuhara, Aoi Yūki as the mischievous Mami Nanami, Nao Tōyama as the fiery Ruka Sarashina, Rie Takahashi as the shy Sumi Sakurasawa, and Aoi Ichikawa as the chaotic Mini Yaemori. For English dub fans, the Crunchyroll cast—think Alex Mai as Kazuya and Celeste Perez as Chizuru—keeps the vibes just as fresh. No new characters announced yet, but if the manga’s side players pop up, expect updates on X or Anime News Network.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Potential Plot
Season 5 dives deeper into the Hawaiians Arc, picking up where Season 4 left off. Without spilling manga secrets for anime-only fans, picture this: Kazuya’s fake-dating gig with Chizuru gets messier as real feelings bubble up, set against a backdrop of tropical sunsets and group hangouts gone wrong. The other girls—Mami’s sly moves, Ruka’s bold plays, Sumi’s quiet growth, and Mini’s unpredictable energy—keep stirring the pot. Expect family ties, career dreams, and romantic face-offs to collide, with Kazuya’s self-doubt taking center stage.
This arc cranks up the stakes with deeper looks at what makes relationships real, all while delivering those laugh-out-loud harem antics. With 12 episodes likely in the works, it’ll balance humor, heart, and just the right amount of chaos. The Season 4 soundtrack, including bangers like “Seishun Complex,” hit streaming platforms on September 20, 2025, so crank those up to get in the mood.
