The highly anticipated fourth season of “Rent-A-Girlfriend” is set to premiere on July 4, 2025, and fans are eager to learn who will be performing the opening and ending theme songs. This article will delve into the details of the upcoming season, including the theme song artists, release date, and what to expect from the storyline.
What We Know So Far About Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4
Release Date
The fourth season of “Rent-A-Girlfriend” is scheduled to debut on July 4, 2025. The season will be split into two cours (quarters of a year), with a break in between. While the exact air date of the second cour is not yet clear, it is speculated to return in January 2026.
Production
TMS Entertainment will return to produce the fourth season. Kazuomi Koga, the director of the first two seasons, will be taking over from Shin’ya Une, who directed the third season. Mitsutaka Hirota will handle series composition, Kanna Hirayama will design the characters, and Kenichi Maeyamada will compose the music.
Cast
The returning cast includes:
- 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
Storyline
Season 4 will cover the Hawaiians arc, promising a fun and dramatic storyline. The teaser trailer highlights the season’s setting at the Spa Resort Hawaiians.
Theme Songs
Details about the theme song artists for the fourth season have just been unveiled. More information to come as it is released!
What is Rent-A-Girlfriend?
Premise
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. The story follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a college student who, after being dumped by his girlfriend, decides to rent a girlfriend named Chizuru Mizuhara through an online service. Their lives become increasingly complicated as they have to maintain the appearance of a real couple in front of their family and friends.
Manga
The manga series began serialization in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine on July 12, 2017. As of April 2025, it has been compiled into 40 tankōbon volumes. The series is licensed in North America by Kodansha USA, which released the first volume in English in June 2020.
A spin-off manga series, titled “Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend” (彼女、人見知ります, Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu), also written and illustrated by Miyajima, has been serialized in Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket app since June 21, 2020.
Anime Adaptations
The anime television series adaptation, produced by TMS Entertainment, first aired from July to September 2020 on MBS’s Super Animeism block. A second season aired from July to September 2022, and a third season aired from July to September 2023. Crunchyroll streams all three seasons.
Other Media
The series has also spawned a live-action television drama adaptation, which aired from July to September 2022, starring Ryūsei Ōnishi and Hiyori Sakurada as Kazuya and Chizuru, respectively. Additionally, a visual novel game, “Rent-A-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in the Swimsuit,” was released in Japan for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2024.
Characters
Main Characters
- Kazuya Kinoshita: A 20-year-old college student who rents Chizuru as his girlfriend. He is kind-hearted but often indecisive and struggles with his feelings for Chizuru.
- Chizuru Mizuhara: A beautiful and intelligent college student who works as a rental girlfriend. She is professional and caring but keeps her personal life separate from her rental persona.
Supporting Characters
- Mami Nanami: Kazuya’s ex-girlfriend, who is manipulative and enjoys causing trouble for Kazuya and Chizuru.
- Ruka Sarashina: Another rental girlfriend who develops genuine feelings for Kazuya and becomes determined to win his heart.
- Sumi Sakurasawa: A shy and introverted rental girlfriend who is also trying to improve her social skills and develops a crush on Kazuya.
- Mini Yaemori: A cosplay enthusiast and neighbor of Kazuya and Chizuru, who becomes their confidante and helps them navigate their complicated relationship.
What to Expect From Season 4
Plot Development
Season 4 is expected to pick up from where the third season left off, adapting the manga from Chapter 168 onwards. Given the pacing of the anime, it could adapt up to Volume 30 or Volume 31 of the manga. The season will focus on the “Hawaiians arc,” where the characters go on a trip to Hawaii, promising new challenges and romantic developments.
Character Arcs
The new season will likely delve deeper into the relationships between Kazuya and the various girls, particularly Chizuru. It may also explore the backstories and motivations of the supporting characters, adding depth to the overall narrative.
Production Quality
With Kazuomi Koga returning as director, fans can expect a visual and narrative style similar to the first two seasons. The animation quality, character designs, and music are expected to maintain the high standards set by previous seasons.
Reception and Popularity
Fanbase
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” has garnered a large and dedicated fanbase due to its engaging storyline, relatable characters, and romantic comedy elements. The anime adaptation has further boosted the popularity of the series, making it one of the most anticipated anime series for 2025.
Critical Reception
The series has received mixed reviews, with some critics praising its humor and character interactions, while others have criticized its repetitive plot and character tropes. However, the overall consensus is that “Rent-A-Girlfriend” is an entertaining and enjoyable romantic comedy that appeals to a wide audience.
Where to Watch
The first three seasons of “Rent-A-Girlfriend” are available for streaming on Crunchyroll. Season 4 will also likely be available on Crunchyroll upon its release in July 2025.
Final Thoughts
“Rent-A-Girlfriend” Season 4 is shaping up to be an exciting addition to the anime series, promising new adventures, romantic developments, and the same humor and charm that fans have come to love. With the premiere date set for July 4, 2025, fans eagerly await the return of Kazuya, Chizuru, and the rest of the gang.
