In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Kanojo, Okarishimasu”, also known by the following titles:
- Rent-a-Girlfriend
- 彼女、お借りします
- Id like to Borrow a Girlfriend
- Kanokari
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as not ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Kanojo, Okarishimasu is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Kanojo, Okarishimasu ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします
Summary
Dumped by his girlfriend, emotionally shattered college student Kazuya Kinoshita attempts to appease the void in his heart through a rental girlfriend from a mobile app. At first, Chizuru Mizuhara seems to be the perfect girl with everything he could possibly ask for: great looks and a cute, caring personality.Upon seeing mixed opinions on her profile after their first date, and still tormented by his previous relationship, Kazuya believes that Chizuru is just playing around with the hearts of men and leaves her a negative rating. Angry at her client’s disrespect towards her, Chizuru reveals her true nature: sassy and temperamental, the complete opposite of Kazuya’s first impression. At that very moment, Kazuya receives news of his grandmother’s collapse and is forced to bring Chizuru along with him to the hospital.
Although it turns out to be nothing serious, his grandmother is ecstatic that Kazuya has finally found a serious girlfriend, which had always been her wish. Unable to tell her the truth, Kazuya and Chizuru are forced into a fake relationship—acting as if they are truly lovers.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kanojo, Okarishimasu has been published in English as Rent-A-Girlfriend by Kodansha Comics USA since June 2, 2020. The series has also been simulpub through K Manga. It has also been published in Brazilian Portuguese by Panini Comics since June 21, 2021.
Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu ↗ ↖
彼女、人見知ります
Summary
Sumi Sakurasawa is shy. Even simple things, like going for a donut with someone or calling out to a stranger that they've dropped something, paralyze her with fear. Her strategy? Become a "rent-a-girlfriend" and make some cash while she practices her people skills! But raising the stakes even higher might not be the foolproof solution she thought it was... And even worse, to keep the gig, she needs five-star reviews, and that means no freezing up or freaking out on a date... How is that even possible?!(Source: Kodansha USA)
Background
Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu has been published in English as Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend by Kodansha USA since November 9, 2021. The series has also been simulpub through K Manga.
Kanojo, Okarishimasu ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします
Summary
Kazuya Kinoshita is a 20-year-old college student who has a wonderful girlfriend: the bright and sunny Mami Nanami. But suddenly, he does not. Without warning, Mami breaks up with him, leaving him utterly heartbroken and lonely. Seeking to soothe the pain, he hires a rental girlfriend through an online app. His partner is Chizuru Mizuhara, who through her unparalleled beauty and cute demeanor, manages to gain Kazuya's affection.But after reading similar experiences other customers had had with Chizuru, Kazuya believes her warm smile and caring personality were all just an act to toy with his heart, and he rates her poorly. Aggravated, Chizuru lambastes him for his shameless hypocrisy, revealing her true pert and hot-tempered self. This one-sided exchange is cut short, however, when Kazuya finds out that his grandmother has collapsed.
They dash toward the hospital and find Kazuya’s grandmother already in good condition. Baffled by Chizuru’s presence, she asks who this girl might be. On impulse, Kazuya promptly declares that they are lovers, forcing Chizuru to play the part. But with Kazuya still hung up on his previous relationship with Mami, how long can this difficult client and reluctant rental girlfriend keep up their act?
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 2nd Season ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします
Summary
A year after they met, Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara still regularly see each other through the rental girlfriend app. However, Chizuru confesses that she is ready to quit her job to pursue her true passion—acting. Despite wishing to maintain the relationship they have, Kazuya decides to support her dream.When Kazuya goes to watch Chizuru’s anticipated first play, he is amazed by her talent and ability to captivate the audience. At the same time, he is saddened at the thought that she will undoubtedly be scouted by the famous director in attendance.
However, after the show, Chizuru explains that the director recruited another actress, lamenting her lack of talent. Frustrated on her behalf, Kazuya resolves to rent her every week to help her financially. But as Kazuya’s ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami lingers around for unknown reasons, hesitance muddles his true feelings, and fulfilling his promise to Chizuru becomes uncertain.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 2nd Season was released on Blu-ray in Japan from October 26, 2022 to January 25, 2023.
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 3rd Season ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします
Summary
With her late grandfather's inspiring words in mind, Chizuru Mizuhara teams up with her friend Kazuya Kinoshita to launch a crowdfunding campaign for an amateur film. The two hope that with the success of the project, Chizuru can honor her grandparents' wishes before she loses her grandmother as well. After their wild encounters with three girls—Kazuya's clingy "trial" girlfriend, Ruka Sarashina; their nosy new next-door neighbor, Mini Yaemori; and Chizuru's shy work friend, Sumi Sakurasawa—they all collaborate together to reach the campaign goal and begin production of the film. As their ambitious endeavor progresses, Chizuru and Kazuya grow closer and begin to struggle with their mutual feelings.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
In anticipation of Kanojo, Okarishimasu 3rd Season's release, a stage event featuring voice actors of the cast was held at the AnimeJapan 2023 festival on March 25, 2023. The series was released on Blu-ray in two volumes from November 29, 2023, to December 20, 2023. The anime adapts chapters 104 through 167 of the manga.
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 4th Season ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします 第4期
Summary
After the success of his crowdfunded movie featuring the woman of his dreams, Chizuru Ichinose, university student Kazuya Kinoshita resumes his life of lies and deception. Although he pretends that he has been in an ideal relationship with Chizuru for more than a year, Kazuya still mostly sees her through a rental girlfriend company's services.However, after Kazuya attends a private party with Chizuru, he reaches the decision to finally confess his feelings to her. Unfortunately for him, his trial girlfriend Ruka Sarashina and his ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami continue to complicate his already messy attempts at romance. While he is forced to keep up his facade, Kazuya is under pressure to find a solution to his ever chaotic love life.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Kanojo, Okarishimasu 5th Season ↗ ↖
彼女、お借りします 第5期