The popular romantic comedy anime series Rent-A-Girlfriend (also known as Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is officially set to return for its fifth season in 2026. The announcement was made following the conclusion of the fourth season, with character designer Kanna Hirayama releasing a commemorative illustration to mark the occasion. This upcoming season is confirmed to be the second cour of the “Hawaii Arc,” now officially designated as Season 5.
What to Expect from Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5
The fifth season will continue to adapt the beloved manga by Reiji Miyajima, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since July 2017. Fans can anticipate further developments in the complicated relationships between Kinoshita Kazuya and his “rental girlfriends” Chizuru Mizuhara, Mami Nanami, Ruka Sarashina, and Sumi Sakurasawa.
Continuation of the Hawaii Arc
Season 5 will pick up where the fourth season left off, delving deeper into the “Hawaii Arc”. This arc is known for significant character development and pivotal moments in the ongoing romantic comedy narrative. The fourth season, which covered the first part of the Hawaii Arc, aired during the Summer 2025 anime season and featured a cliffhanger ending that left fans eagerly awaiting the next installment.
Production Team and Cast
The key staff and cast members who have contributed to the series’ success are expected to reprise their roles for the fifth season. Kazuomi Koga is returning as director, having previously directed the first, second, and fourth seasons. Mitsutaka Hirota is handling the series composition, and Kanna Hirayama is once again credited with character designs. Animation production will continue under TMS Entertainment.
The main voice cast includes:
- Shun Horie as Kazuya Kinoshita
- Sora Amamiya as Chizuru Mizuhara
- Aoi Yuuki as Mami Nanami
- Nao Touyama as Ruka Sarashina
- Rie Takahashi as Sumi Sakurasawa
- Yu Serizawa as Mini Yaemori
The Enduring Popularity of Rent-A-Girlfriend
Since its manga debut, Rent-A-Girlfriend has garnered a significant following, with over 14 million copies of the manga in circulation by September 2025. The anime adaptation has further boosted its popularity, with Crunchyroll streaming all previous seasons and describing the story of Kazuya, a college student who, after a harsh breakup, turns to a rental girlfriend service, only to find his life intertwined with the beautiful Chizuru Mizuhara. The series’ blend of romantic comedy, drama, and character development has resonated with viewers worldwide.
Beyond the anime, the franchise has expanded to include a spin-off manga titled Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu, a live-action television drama that aired in 2022, and a visual novel game released in 2024. This continued expansion underscores the strong demand for the series.
Previous Seasons Overview
The Rent-A-Girlfriend anime first premiered in July 2020.
- Season 1: Aired from July to September 2020.
- Season 2: Aired from July to September 2022.
- Season 3: Aired from July to September 2023. Shinya Une took over as director for this season.
- Season 4: Began airing in July 2025 and concluded its first cour in September 2025, setting the stage for the newly announced fifth season.
Fans can look forward to more romantic entanglements and heartfelt moments when Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 premieres in 2026.
