The hugely popular romantic comedy anime Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) has officially been confirmed for Season 5, with a scheduled April 2026 premiere and the release of the first key visual featuring the main cast in beachwear signaling a fresh, dramatic chapter in the hit series.
The announcement, made on January 15 2026, reveals that Season 5 will continue the Hawaiians Arc from Season 4 as its second cour, picking up where the previous installment left off. Alongside the release date confirmation, a key visual was unveiled depicting protagonists Chizuru Mizuhara and Mami Nanami facing off poolside in swimsuit. Chizuru with a determined expression and Mami with a provocative smile hinting at emotional tension and character conflict readers can expect in the upcoming episodes.
Coinciding with the visual reveal, the official anime website received a full renewal, and it was confirmed that key members of the staff and voice cast from Season 4 will continue into Season 5. New character introductions added to the website include swimsuit and resort attire visuals of Kazuya Kinoshita, Chizuru, and Mami, further building excitement ahead of the series’ Spring 2026 run.
Originally serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine by Reiji Miyajima, Rent-A-Girlfriend has grown into one of the most recognizable romantic comedy anime franchises of the 2020s. It first premiered in 2020, with subsequent seasons airing in 2022, 2023, and 2025 each drawing strong fan engagement for its blend of humor, romance, and interpersonal drama. The manga has also achieved global success, with more than 15 million copies in circulation.
Fans worldwide are now looking forward to more developments ahead of the April 2026 premiere, with expectations high for how Season 5 will expand key relationships and dramatic arcs amidst the backdrop of romance and comedy that defines Rent-A-Girlfriend.
‘RENT-A-GIRLFRIEND’ RETURNS WITH SEASON 5 IN APRIL 2026
