Fans of the romantic comedy series Rent-A-Girlfriend (Kanojo, Okarishimasu) have reason to celebrate as the anime’s fifth season has been officially announced to premiere in 2026. The news comes shortly after the conclusion of the fourth season’s first cour, with the upcoming installment confirmed to continue the popular “Hawaiians Resort Arc” as its second cour.
Official Confirmation and Visual Release
The announcement for Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 arrived on September 19 and 20, 2025, solidifying its 2026 broadcast window. This highly anticipated continuation was accompanied by a special illustration drawn by character designer Kanna Hirayama, further fueling excitement among the fanbase. The official title for this next chapter in Kazuya and Chizuru’s complicated relationship is “Season 5,” despite being a direct continuation of the “Hawaiians Resort Arc” initiated in Season 4.
Building on the Momentum of Season 4
The confirmation of a fifth season follows the recent broadcast of Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4, which premiered its first cour on July 5, 2025, and concluded just prior to the Season 5 announcement. The production team from previous seasons, including director Kazuomi Koga at TMS Entertainment, Mitsutaka Hirota handling series composition, and Kanna Hirayama on character designs, is expected to reprise their roles, ensuring continuity in the anime’s beloved style. Crunchyroll has been streaming the previous seasons, making the series accessible to a wide international audience.
The Enduring Appeal of Reiji Miyajima’s Manga
The Rent-A-Girlfriend anime is an adaptation of Reiji Miyajima’s manga series, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since July 2017. By September 2025, the manga had accumulated over 14 million copies in circulation and reached 42 tankōbon volumes, demonstrating its sustained popularity and providing ample source material for future anime adaptations. The story follows Kazuya Kinoshita, a college student who, after a painful breakup, decides to try a “rental girlfriend” service, leading to a complex and often comedic entanglement with Chizuru Mizuhara and other girls.
What to Expect in Season 5
As Season 5 is poised to continue the “Hawaiians Resort Arc,” viewers can anticipate further developments in the relationships between Kazuya, Chizuru, and the other core characters. The arc is known for its pivotal moments and deeper exploration of character dynamics. Fans can expect more of the signature blend of romantic comedy, heartfelt drama, and emotional growth that has defined the series. The strong sales of Blu-rays and merchandise, alongside the manga’s ongoing success, are significant factors in the continued production of the anime.
