The anime Rent-A-Girlfriend (JP: 彼女、お借りします, Kanojo Okarishimasu) Season 4 is set to premiere on July 5 at 2:23 a.m. on MBS, TBS, and affiliated networks. This season will air as a split-cour broadcast. Alongside the premiere date, a new dating visual of Sumi Sakurasawa was revealed, along with details on the theme songs: ClariS will perform the opening theme “Umitsuki,” while Regallily will handle the ending theme “Boku no Vega.”

Based on the manga serialized in Weekly Shonen Magazine (Kodansha) since July 2017, the story follows the hopeless college student Kazuya Kinoshita, who falls for the stunning rental girlfriend Chizuru Mizuhara. Chizuru, who attends the same university and hides her identity, tries to keep her rental work a secret. Meanwhile, Kazuya, unable to suppress his feelings, becomes involved in a romantic comedy that pulls in friends, family, and ex-girlfriends. The manga has surpassed 13.5 million copies in circulation. The anime’s first season aired in 2020, followed by the second in 2022, the third in 2023, and a live-action drama adaptation in 2022.

What to Expect in Season 4

In the upcoming season, Ruka Sarashina intensifies her pursuit of Kazuya, while Mami Nanami—Kazuya’s cunning ex who knows the truth about his relationship with Chizuru—makes a sudden move toward Chizuru. The story shifts to a new setting at Spa Resort Hawaiians. Kazuya’s “real” romance, which began with a single rental, takes a new turn. Will the “fake” girlfriend ever become the real one? The season will continue to explore the evolving romance between Kazuya and Chizuru.

Cast and Artist Comments

■Comment from Rie Takahashi (Voice of Sumi Sakurasawa)
Impressions of Season 4:
Sumi-chan has always given her all as a “girlfriend” and a “friend.” I wonder what she’ll do this season… or maybe it’s okay if she does nothing at all. As long as she appears, I’m happy. With a heart as fluffy as an inkstone (dog), I hope you’ll watch over Sumi’s scenes lovingly.

Message to Fans:
At the end of every season, I find myself clapping and saying, “That was a beautiful time.” Yet I always end up thinking, “But what happens next?” It’s thanks to your support that we can continue to explore the ever-changing hearts of these girls. I’ve said it many times, but thank you truly. Let’s enjoy Season 4 together—applause!

■Comment from ClariS
Impressions of the Series:
When I first learned about the concept of “rental girlfriends,” I was surprised. But as I watched, Chizuru’s sincerity completely changed my perception. It’s a series that makes you want to root for her. Watching Kazuya and Chizuru’s frustrating closeness, I hope their relationship deepens in Season 4.

Message on Performing the Theme Song:
ClariS recently welcomed new members Elly and Anna, marking the start of our third chapter. It’s an honor to be part of such a wonderful anime. We even challenged ourselves by writing lyrics together for the first time as a trio.

We revisited the manga and anime many times, and I think the song really reflects Kazuya’s emotions. As the title “Umitsuki” suggests, it’s a perfect summer song. I hope you enjoy it alongside Rent-A-Girlfriend.

■Comment from Regallily
Impressions of the Series:

The emotions of wanting to love someone, or wanting to be needed by someone, are portrayed with genuine warmth in this series. It’s not quite love—but there’s a gentle pain that lingers in your heart.

Message on Performing the Theme Song:
Vega is a star that shines straight in the night sky but remains out of reach from Earth. “Boku no Vega” captures that sense of distance in sound. It’s a song for those moments when your feelings just can’t get across, no matter how sincere they are. We hope it reaches you.

Teaser Trailer

Source : ORICON NEWS