Rent-A-Girlfriend

Latest release: June 18, 2024

Comics

26

Volumes

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 1·Jun 2020

Anime coming July 2020! You can rent a girlfriend, but can you buy love? Reeling from a bad breakup, Kazuya rents the beautiful, polite Chizuru for a date. But rock bottom might be so much lower than he thought! Chizuru is much more than the pretty face and sweet demeanor he thought he’d bargained for… In today’s Japan, “rental” services can deliver an afternoon with a “friend,” a “parent,” even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to “rent” an emotional connection, and his new “girlfriend,” who’s trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya’s are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too… It’s sweet but naïve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 2·Aug 2020

THE GIRLFRIEND RENT-ALITY As Kazuya and his rental girlfriend’s lives become more and more intertwined, their feelings become as complicated as ever. After awkward encounters with their family and friends, who now think they’re really dating, and a heated exchange with Kazuya’s ex, the best thing to keep their relationship “professional” might be taking some time apart–but fate may have other plans…

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 3·Oct 2020

Kazuya’s maritime heroics have complicated his decision to completely cut ties with his rental girlfriend, Chizuru. Now the stage is set for a different kind of conversation… Chizuru has always bailed him out of his cowardly ways and awkward encounters, but how will she react after he saves her life?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 4·Dec 2020

After an intense trip to the hot springs with his rental girlfriend, things are complicated enough for the still hapless and deeply confused Kazuya, as he finally manages to take some space from Chizuru long enough to get his thoughts together. But a mysterious new figure enters the picture, who seems to know quite a lot about his “romantic” life…

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 5·Mar 2021

Kazuya Kinoshita—listless, broke college student, rental girlfriend patron, and…boyfriend??? Still reeling from his beachside encounter with Chizuru, Kazuya has been confronted by another rental girlfriend, who quickly becomes ensnared in his dramatic love life after confessing her love for him. After saving Chizuru and seemingly ruining things with Mami, will this new player change the game of love for Kazuya?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 6·Jun 2021

At Mizuhara’s request, Kazuya agrees to go on a “practice date” with Sumi-chan, who’s trying to make it as a rental girlfriend despite her crippling shyness. It’s an opportunity for Sumi-chan to rehearse being social and build some conﬁdence and earning power—or it’s supposed to be, until who should butt in but Mami-chan! And she has a bombshell to drop… A practice date quickly turns into an all-too-real battle!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 7·Jul 2021

Mizuhara plans to quit her rental girlfriend job to pursue an acting career, and Kazuya, ﬁnally aware of his feelings for her, is left unsure of what to do. Without their pretend relationship, the pair are nothing more than neighbors…right? After taking some time to reﬂect (and stalking Mizuhara by secretly watching one of her theater performances), Kazuya is ready to let his feelings go. However, a sudden invitation from Mizuhara to spend an off-the-clock evening together throws him for a total loop. Could this be the long-awaited chance to push past the client/rental barrier and become something more?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 8·Sep 2021

An unexpected (and chaotic) night with Mizuhara after she loses the key to her apartment leaves Kazuya feeling closer to the rental girlfriend than ever before. So much so that he’s seeing her everywhere he looks! Unfortunately, one of Ruka’s schemes gives Mizuhara the wrong idea about Kazuya’s relationship with the other girl. What’s love without a bit of chaos, right?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 9·Oct 2021

After Ruka’s disastrous overnight stay, Mizuhara’s been keeping her distance from Kazuya. The hopeless young man seeks to get back in her good graces by ﬁnding the perfect gift for her fast-approaching birthday. However, when the two unexpectedly meet at a drinking party, they’ll have to reconcile quickly to keep their relationship a secret!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 10·Dec 2021

RUKA GOES ALL OUT! After Kazuya lets slip to his grandmother that she missed Mizuhara’s birthday, the matriarch of the Kinoshita family insists on celebrating. She turns Kazuya’s upcoming birthday party into a joint one, and suddenly the unlucky guy is scrambling to convince Mizuhara to come. Unfortunately, Ruka also hears about the festivities and demands Kazuya take her. When Mizuhara runs late, Ruka takes the chance to unleash her ultimate win-over-Kazuya’s-family-attack!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 11·Jan 2022

A GIRLFRIEND SHOWDOWN! Ruka crashed Kazuya's birthday party in the hopes of appealing to the Kinoshita family and proving that she was a superior girlfriend candidate to Mizuhara. Everything seemed to be going her way at first. Even Kazuya's grandmother was warming up to her. That all changes when Mizuhara arrives to steal the spotlight, however. Down but not out, Ruka is still determined to secure her place as Kazuya's one and only girlfriend! Can the boneheaded Kazuya weather the storm of a woman in love?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 12·Apr 2022

THE SUMI HOSPITALITY EXPRESS HAS LEFT THE STATION! Kazuya’s second date with the school-uniform-clad Sumi at the aquarium continues. Sure, things got off to a bit of a hectic start, but now that they’re at the live aquatic show, they can finally relax and enjoy things...right? Poor Kazuya’s been absolutely distraught trying to think up a way to help Mizuhara, and maybe a chaotic distraction is just what he needs. A little fresh air can really clear the head, or was it fresh water?

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 13·Jun 2022

LIGHTS, CAMERA, CROWDFUNDING! To help Mizuhara realize her dream of starring in a movie that her grandmother can see on the big screen, Kazuya creates a crowdfunding campaign. And although it’s a new source of hope for both of them, the clock is still ticking. Will they be able to get the money and make a film in time? A new relationship unfolds between the pair as they go from rental and client to actress and producer!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 14·Aug 2022

A NOSY NEIGHBOR The crowdfunding campaign to produce Mizuhara’s movie has begun! If things go favorably, it could mean that her lifelong dream will finally come true. While she and Kazuya do everything they can to garner support, a wrench is thrown into the works: Mini! She’s accidentally learned about Mizuhara’s work as a rental girlfriend and wants to know more about her relation-ship with Kazuya. In both work and love, things are looking to get really hectic!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 15·Nov 2022

TROUBLE DURING THE HOME STRETCH The crowdfunding deadline’s almost here, and everyone’s working as hard as possible to ensure things succeed. Wait, why does that mean Mizuhara has to go on a date with Umi, the handsome guy from her acting class?! Umi claims it’s only a get-together as friends, and he promises to spread the word of Mizuhara’s campaign on his popular Twitter account if she meets with him. Is that truly all he’s after, though? Could this mean a new romantic rival for Kazuya at the worst possible time?!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 16·Dec 2022

In today's Japan, "rental" services can deliver an afternoon with a "friend," a "parent," even a fake girlfriend! After a staggering betrayal by his girlfriend, hapless freshman Kazuya gets just desperate enough to give it a try. But he quickly discovers how complicated it can be to "rent" an emotional connection, and his new "girlfriend," who's trying to keep her side hustle secret, will panic when she finds out her real life and Kazuya's are intertwined in surprising ways! Family, school, and life all start to go wrong, too... It's sweet but na?ve boy meets cute but ruthless girl in this 21st-century manga rom-com!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 17·Feb 2023

THE PRICE OF A DREAM For years, Mizuhara has worked to break into acting, giving it her all so that her grandmother could see her on the screen.With the film nearly finished, and the premiere only days away, her dream is finally about to come true. But what did getting there cost her? Shouldering all that effort alone could make anyone miserable. Fortunately, Mizuhara's not alone. She's got a boneheaded guy at her side to help, even during the bleakest times...

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 18·Apr 2023

A GIRLFRIEND IN NEED! An unthinkable tragedy has left Mizuhara emotionally distant. Something inside is telling Kazuya to help, but he doesn't know how, or even if he should. Whatever they pretended to be in the past, Mizuhara and Kazuya are only neighbors on good terms now that the movie's complete. Thankfully, there's someone the clueless lover can always turn to for advice. It's time for the Sumi hospitality train to roll out once again! Wait, why's she taking Kazuya to the beach?!

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 19·Jun 2023

SAVING MIZUHARA This is it. It's time for Kazuya to enact the plan to help his beloved Mizuhara. Rock climbing, an artsy movie, and a fancy dinner-he's checked all the boxes to make this a date that would cheer anyone up. So why doesn't it seem to be working? Maybe the big fancy stuff isn't how to get Mizuhara to open up...

Rent-A-Girlfriend

Vol 20·Aug 2023

At long last, Mizuhara's dream has come true. And thanks to her incredible talent, the movie screening is a great success. However, it leaves Kazuya feeling blue. This spells the end of his time with his beloved Mizuhara. Now they're just neighbors...right? But an unexpected invitation from the girl of Kazuya's dreams a few days later throws everything into chaos. Could this finally be the perfect opportunity for a confession? Hopefully, Kazuya can find the courage in time!

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