The manga series Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is set to continue its anime journey. Right after the fifth season wrapped up, the production team quickly announced that a sixth season is already underway. While details are still under wraps, fans are excited to see where the story heads next.
Reiji Miyajima created the original manga, which has been running in Weekly Shonen Magazine by Kodansha since July 2017. The series now includes 46 collected volumes and has sold over 15 million copies, securing its spot as one of the most popular romantic comedies in recent years.
Besides the main storyline, a spin-off manga that focuses on side characters is still ongoing. The franchise has also expanded into a live-action drama and a visual novel video game, giving fans plenty of ways to experience the world of Rent-A-Girlfriend beyond the manga and anime.
The anime adaptation is produced by TMS Entertainment, a studio known for making charming romantic comedies and other long-running series. Interestingly, the fourth season was originally planned to be split into two parts, but the team decided to release the second half separately as the fifth season instead. This decision helped the story flow better and gave the production staff more time to polish the animation and pacing.
For anyone new to the series, the story follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a college student struggling after a sudden breakup. In a moment of frustration, he turns to an online rental service where men can hire companions for dates. His first experience with the kind-hearted and beautiful Chizuru Mizuhara feels almost too perfect. Things get complicated, though, when it turns out they go to the same university and even have grandmothers who live next door to each other. What starts as a simple business arrangement slowly turns into a messy but heartfelt look at love, connection, and personal growth.
With the new season confirmed, Rent-A-Girlfriend continues to attract attention for its mix of humor, romance, and everyday moments. Fans can look forward to more twists in relationships, character growth, and emotional scenes as the story moves ahead.
