The highly anticipated fourth season of Rent-A-Girlfriend has released a new teaser trailer, giving fans a glimpse into the upcoming “Hawaii Trip” arc. The trailer highlights the Spa Resort Hawaiians, which serves as the primary setting for the season’s events. Fans can expect the new season to premiere in July 2025.
What to Expect in Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4
Release Date and Production
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 is slated for release in July 2025. The season will be split into two cours (quarters of a year), meaning it will run for approximately six months with a break in between. TMS Entertainment will return to produce the animation, with Kazuomi Koga, the director of the first two seasons, taking over from Shin’ya Une, who directed Season 3.
Story and Arc
Season 4 will adapt the Hawaii Trip arc, also known as the Paradise Arc, from Reiji Miyajima’s manga. This arc is considered one of the most anticipated and potentially controversial among fans. The story involves a group vacation organized by Nagomi Kinoshita at Spa Resort Hawaiians, intended to strengthen the bonds between Kazuya, Chizuru, and the others.
Characters and Cast
The returning cast for Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 includes:
- Shun Horie as Kazuya Kinoshita
- Sora Amamiya as Chizuru Mizuhara
- Aoi Yūki as Mami Nanami
- Nao Tōyama as Ruka Sarashina
- Rie Takahashi as Sumi Sakurasawa
- Yū Serizawa as Mini Yaemori
The season will delve into the dynamics between these characters as they navigate the challenges and comedic situations that arise during their Hawaiian vacation.
Key Visuals and Trailers
Teaser Trailer
The recently released teaser trailer provides a sneak peek into the season’s setting at the Spa Resort Hawaiians. It offers glimpses of Chizuru in a swimsuit and hints at various scenes from the upcoming season.
New Visuals
Alongside the teaser trailer, a new key visual was unveiled, featuring the main characters in Hawaiian-style outfits, referencing the “Hawaii Trip” arc. Another visual showcases Chizuru in a spring setting filled with Sakura blossoms. A teaser visual featuring Mami Nanami has also been released.
Manga and Anime Overview
Manga
Rent-A-Girlfriend is based on the manga series written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. It has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shōnen Magazine since July 2017 and has been compiled into 39 tankōbon volumes as of January 2025. Kodansha USA licenses the manga in North America.
Anime
The anime adaptation, produced by TMS Entertainment, has aired three seasons so far:
- Season 1: July to September 2020
- Season 2: July to September 2022
- Season 3: July to September 2023
Crunchyroll streams the anime worldwide (excluding Asia) and describes the story as:
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. “Ugh… Damn it. I never want to go through that again.” Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He goes to their meeting place and suddenly hears, “You’re Kazuya-kun, right?” 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!
Additional Projects
The Rent-A-Girlfriend franchise has expanded beyond the manga and anime series. These include:
- Live-Action Drama: Aired from July to September 2022.
- Spin-off Manga: Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu
- Visual Novel: Rent-A-Girlfriend: The Horizon and the Girl in the Swimsuit, released in Japan for PlayStation 4 and Nintendo Switch on November 28, 2024.
Reception and Fan Expectations
Anticipation
The announcement of Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 has generated excitement among fans. The “Hawaii Trip” arc is highly anticipated due to its blend of comedy, drama, and character growth.
Concerns
Some fans have expressed concerns about the pacing and handling of the “Hawaii Trip” arc, as it is considered one of the longer and more controversial storylines in the manga. However, the return of Kazuomi Koga as director has raised hopes that the season will be a faithful and well-executed adaptation.
Overall
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 is poised to be a significant installment in the anime series. With its premiere set for July 2025 and a two-cour run, fans can look forward to an extended and in-depth adaptation of the “Hawaii Trip” arc.
