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Of all the rom-com anime releasing in July,Rent-a-Girlfriend season 4is arguably one of the most controversial titles. The anime and manga series continue to divide fans due to their direction, pacing, and stagnant character development, but they remain relevant to this day. Now, Kazuya Kinoshita is back, and so are the beautifulanime waifus ofRent-a-Girlfriend, such as Chizuru, Ruka, and Mami.
Rent-a-Girlfriendis a widely popular romance comedy anime based on the Japanese manga series,Kanojo, Okarishimasu,byReiji Miyajima (The Shiunji Family Children). As of writing, the manga is still ongoing, having released more than 350 chapters. There’s no stopping the success ofRent-a-Girlfriend, as it seems poised to receive more anime adaptations in the coming years.
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 1 Release Date
Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Will Arrive in July 2025
The long wait is finally over, as the popular romance comedy anime,Rent-a-Girlfriend, is dropping its fourth season in July. Season 4 episode 1 is scheduled to be released on June 03, 2025, worldwide except for China and Korea.
Meanwhile,Rent-a-Girlfriendseason 4 episode 1 will receive advance streaming on the same date on selectedstreaming services in Japan. The anime will then make its TV debut on Jun 11, 2025, at 26:23 JST (effectively July 5 at 02:23 a.m.) in the “Animeism” programming block.
The production team has not yet confirmed the total episode count ofRent-a-GirlfriendSeason 4, but they are expected to release 24 episodes, divided into two parts. If so, the first part that’s coming in July should have 12 episodes.
Where to Watch Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 1?
All Episodes of Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Will Be Available on Crunchyroll
New and returning anime titles are coming to Crunchyroll this July, includingRent-a-Girlfriendseason 4. The streaming giant currently has the first three seasons of the anime series in its library, so it’s not a surprise that it will also stream the fourth season next month.
In other words,Rent-a-Girlfriendseason 4 episode 1 will beavailable on Crunchyroll to watch. The sub and dub airtime of the fourth season is still unconfirmed, but it might be available shortly after it screens in Japan on the same date as usual. Other than Crunchyroll, there are no streaming platforms reported to premiere the anime for now, so fans will have to wait for further updates.
As mentioned,Rent-a-Girlfriendseason 4 will only debut on Japanese TV on July 4. It will air on the MBS, TBS, and BS-TBS channels. Streaming services such as DMM TV and dAnime store will show the debut episode of the fourth season in Japan on July 1 instead.
What to Expect From Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 1?
Season 4 Will Adapt the Paradise Arc (Hawaiian Trip Arc)
The anime adaptation ofReiji Miyajima’sKanojo, Okarishimasumangahas always been a hit or a miss among fans. The last three seasons, albeit enjoyable and entertaining, skipped relevant chapters from the manga, possibly due to pacing, direction, and runtime constraints. Because of this, new fans who want to dive into theRent-a-Girlfriendanime are advised to read the manga from chapter 1 to have a better experience.
Going forward,Rent-a-Girlfriendseason 4 episode 1 is the direct continuation of the third season, which adapted the manga to chapter 167. Those who want to read ahead of the release could pick up the story from chapter 168, where they can seea more aggressive Ruka Sarashinatrying to divert her trial boyfriend’s attention and focus on herself instead of Chizuru Ichinose.
She was the first girlfriend I ever had, and she dumped me after just one month? - Kazuya
Kazuya Kinoshita has truly come a long way inRent-a-Girlfriend, but his greatest frustrations in life are still unresolved. He still finds it difficult to choose the best girl among his love interests, but fans know that the series is setting upChizuru, among others, as his endgame.
The road ahead will not be easy, as Kazuya will find it difficult to confess his feelings for Chizuru, especially when there are other characters deliberately preventing him from doing so. A trip to a Hawaiian-themed resort may help, but it may also worsen the already complicated situation. That said,Rent-a-Girlfriendseason 4 is expected to cover the Hawaiian Trip Arc, otherwise known as the Paradise Arc.
