Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 Officially Announced for 2026!

The wait is over for fans of the popular romantic comedy! The production team of the Rent-a-Girlfriend anime (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) has officially confirmed that the series will continue. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 5 is slated for release in 2026, bringing back the romantic misadventures of Kazuya Kinoshita and his rental girlfriends.

The news, announced on September 20, 2025, revealed that what was initially planned as the second part (cour) of Season 4 has been restructured into a full season. To celebrate the announcement, a new special illustration was released, raising fans’ expectations.

The Official Announcement and the New Illustration

Confirmation of Season 5 came directly from the anime’s production committee. The decision to turn the second cour of Season 4 into a brand-new full season suggests the team plans to develop the manga’s upcoming arcs with greater depth and care. The commemorative illustration, which highlights the main female characters, was shared on the official social media accounts, generating strong engagement and excitement in the community.

This approach allows the story to move forward more cohesively, without the need for a long break between parts, while building anticipation for a bigger launch in 2026.

What to Expect From the Season 5 Story (No Spoilers)

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4, which premiered in July 2025, focused heavily on the movie-production arc, a pivotal point in the development of the relationship between Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara. By the end of the season, we saw the characters dealing with the emotional and professional fallout of their ambitious project.

Season 5 is expected to explore the following storylines:

• Kazuya and Chizuru’s evolving relationship: After their intense collaboration on the film, the dynamic between them has reached a new level. The new season will likely delve deeper into both characters’ conflicting feelings and the external pressure from friends and family.
• The role of the other girls: Characters such as Ruka Sarashina, Mami Nanami, and Sumi Sakurasawa will continue to play important roles. Their own arcs and their influence on Kazuya’s life are expected to be explored even further.
• New challenges: As the original manga story by Reiji Miyajima moves forward, new challenges and misunderstandings are sure to arise, testing the characters’ bonds and decisions.

Production Team and Voice Cast

Consistency in production is one of Rent-a-Girlfriend‘s strengths. The studio TMS Entertainment remains in charge of animation. The core team behind the previous seasons is back, ensuring the same quality and faithfulness to the source material. The key names include:

• Director: Kazuomi Koga
• Series Script and Composition: Mitsutaka Hirota

The acclaimed Japanese voice cast also returns to bring the characters to life:

• Shun Horie as Kazuya Kinoshita
• Sora Amamiya as Chizuru Mizuhara
• Aoi Yūki as Mami Nanami
• Nao Tōyama as Ruka Sarashina
• Rie Takahashi as Sumi Sakurasawa
• Yū Serizawa as Mini Yaemori

Recapping Season 4

Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 premiered on July 1, 2025, with a worldwide simulcast on Crunchyroll. The season featured a praised soundtrack, with the opening song “Umitsuki,” performed by the trio ClariS, and the ending theme “Boku no Vega,” by the band Regal Lily.

Where to Watch Rent-a-Girlfriend

For those looking to start the series or rewatch episodes, all seasons of Rent-a-Girlfriend are available on Crunchyroll. The streaming platform holds the anime’s global distribution rights.

The story follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a 20-year-old college student who, after being dumped by his girlfriend, decides to use an app to “rent” a girlfriend. That’s how he meets the beautiful and seemingly perfect Chizuru Mizuhara. What starts as a simple business arrangement quickly turns into a complex web of lies, genuine feelings, and hilarious situations, especially once their families and friends get involved.

Expectations for the 2026 Sequel

With Season 5 confirmed for 2026, fans can breathe easy knowing that the adaptation of Reiji Miyajima’s manga will continue. The decision to devote an entire season to the upcoming arcs shows TMS Entertainment’s commitment to delivering a faithful, well-paced adaptation. Now all that remains is to wait for more details, such as a specific premiere date and the first trailer, which should be revealed over the course of 2025.