Rent-a-Girlfriend (2020)
Rent-a-Girlfriend is streaming in Japan on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
The verdict
Rent-a-Girlfriend landed among the stronger Japanese series of its release window. It's sitting at 8.3/10 on TMDB across 995 ratings, which puts it comfortably above average. Episode length hovers around 25 minutes. In Japan you can stream it on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney Plus.
Is it worth starting?
This is a first season — Japanese animation with a comedy streak. Short enough to finish on a weeknight without losing the next morning.
- Why
- Currently 8.3/10 from 995 ratings, which is a good sign this early.
- Skip if
- you want live action tonight
- Best for
- A slow burn across the week
Story
Kinoshita Kazuya is a 20-year-old failure of a college student. He managed to kiss his girlfriend once, but was dumped after a month. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and a beautiful girl brushing her long, black hair behind her ear was there, smiling at him. Her name was Mizuhara Chizuru. Something real is born after just a single rental! A reckless rom-com filled with love and excitement is about to begin!
Good to know
| Runtime | ~25 min per episode |
| Genre | Animation / Comedy |
| Language | Japanese |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Cast
Where to watch in Japan
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 24 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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