One of the most divisiveCrunchyrollanime in recent years,Rent-A-Girlfriend, is returning this year for its fourth season, which is also going to be its biggest one yet. With many romcoms and romance series gracing this year’s lineup, the news of Reiji Miyajima’s hit coming back will surely be music to the ears of dedicated fans.
The official X account of theRent-A-Girlfriendanime confirmed thatthe series will be returning for its fourth season in July 2024, and is scheduled to air for 2 cours, which is approximately 24-25 episodes. Furthermore, a key visual was unveiled that shows the five main heroines, Chizuru, Mami, Ruka, Sumi, and Mini, in a train station with their luggage, which is in line with the story arc the season is going to cover. While the cast of new characters hasn’t been revealed yet, the returning ones were confirmed.
Season 4 of Rent-A-Girlfriend Will Cover the Most Explosive Arc Yet
A Drama-Filled Season Is Coming Soon
While not a lot of information was shared at this time, the news of the return of season 1 and 2’s director, Kazuomi Koga, who will replaceseason 3’s, Shin’ya Une, was quite interesting and was the biggest information so far. Furthermore, the fact that the season will go on for 6 months, although there will be a short break in the middle, is great as it allows for the long arc to be adapted at once and with no interruption. The first 3 seasons ofRent-A-Girlfriendhad the standard 12 episodes, so the production team switching to double to accommodate the source material is good news.
The Hawaii Trip Arc inRent-A-Girlfriendtakes place during a group vacation at Spa Resort Hawaiians, organized by Nagomi Kinoshita to strengthen the bonds among the group. Participants include Kazuya, Chizuru, Mami, Ruka, along with Kazuya’s friends, parents, and grandparents. The drama intensifies as Kazuya and Chizuru attempt to maintain their pretend relationship in front of everyone, while Mami works hard to uncover the truth. This creates some of the most captivating developments and character progression in the series, making this season a must-watch.
Rent A Girlfriend’s New Season Could Be Its Most Controversial One Yet
While summer 2025 may not have an abundance of exciting anime, series likeKaiju No. 8,Dandadan, andThe Summer Hikaru Diedpromise to provide great entertainment. Now,Rent A Girlfriendis also joining the lineup for six months of content. Fans should prepare themselves for both the best and most controversial moments from the series to be adapted. It comes as no surprise that the anime is going viral, as this season delves deeper into the manga’s highlights.
