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The Best Episodes of Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1

Every episode of Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1!

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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. Completely spiteful, Kazuya uses a certain method to date a girl. He

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 41 - Promised Time and Girlfriend
    8.5/10(4 votes)

    S1:E41

    Mami finally confronts Chizuru. How will this explosive situation turn out?

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  2. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 40 - Decision and Girlfriend
    8.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E40

    Kazuya has his mind set on making his move, and Chizuru has realized something too.

    Director:Marie Koizumi
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  3. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 50 - Rental Girlfriend
    8.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E50

    How will Mami respond to Chizuru? And can Kazuya process what he thinks is a rejection?

    Director:Hiroshi Kimura
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  4. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 51 - The End of the Girlfriend
    8.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E51

    Chizuru's rental GF secret may be out. How will people react, and how can Kazuya and Chizuru escape this?

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  5. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 53 - Legitimate Girlfriend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E53

    Chizuru did as Mami said to try to convince everyone. How will they, and Kazuya, react?

    Director:Marie Koizumi
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  6. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 59 - Moving and Girlfriend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E59

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    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  7. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 60 - Loneliness and Girlfriend
    8.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E60

    Loneliness torments poor Kazuya, but there is a solution to everything.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  8. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 37 - Routine and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E37

    Summer break is over, and routine returns to Kazuya's life. Something he needs to fix, and fast.

    Director:Kazuomi Koga
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  9. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 38 - Sigh and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E38

    Kazuya suggests that he and Chizuru get lunch together. How will she take it?

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  10. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 39 - Daikanyama and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(5 votes)

    S1:E39

    Chizuru and Kazuya are invited to a party in the super-fancy area of Daikanyama.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  11. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 42 - Family Trip and Girlfriend
    7.8/10(4 votes)

    S1:E42

    It's time for the Kinoshita tradition—a two-night, three-day trip to Spa Resort Hawaiians!

    Director:Hidehiko Kadota
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  12. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 4 - Friend and Girlfriend
    7.6/10(615 votes)

    S1:E4

    Mami’s plan comes to a head as Kazuya decides to set the story straight, to mixed reactions.

    Director:Akira Yamada
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  13. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 7 - Provisional Girlfriend and Girlfriend
    7.6/10(598 votes)

    S1:E7

    While Kazuya desperately tries to get Ruka to promise she won’t reveal his secret, she tells him her own.

    Director:Kazuomi Koga
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  14. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 11 - Truth and Girlfriend
    7.6/10(567 votes)

    S1:E11

    On Chizuru's request, Kazuya goes on a practice date with Sumi, another rental girlfriend. Will he actually be able to help her and stay out of trouble while he's at it?

    Director:Taku Yamada
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  15. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 12 - Confession and Girlfriend
    7.5/10(581 votes)

    S1:E12

    Chizuru and Mami go on an awkward rental date unaware that Kazuya has seen them together. How can Chizuru handle this situation?

    Director:Kazuomi Koga
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  16. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 5 - Hot Springs and Girlfriend
    7.3/10(580 votes)

    S1:E5

    The aftermath of the ferry incident signals a clear shift in Kazuya’s feelings. Meanwhile, there’s a conspiracy brewing at the hot springs inn he and his family decide to visit.

    Director:Taku Yamada
    Writer:Fumi Tsubota

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  17. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 1 - Rent-a-Girlfriend
    7.2/10(814 votes)

    S1:E1

    Jilted and heartbroken, 20-year-old Kinoshita Kazuya turns to Diamond, a Rent-A-Girlfriend app that leads him to a fateful encounter with Mizuhara Chizuru, one of the talents on offer.

    Director:Fumihiro Ueno
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  18. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 24 - Girlfriend and Me
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E24

    Chizuru reflects on her journey to get her here, and Kazuya acts on his idea to help her.

    Director:Kazuomi Koga
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  19. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 33 - Parting and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E33

    With Sayuri's prospects looking bleak, Kazuya pulls off the only thing he can do for Chizuru and her.

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  20. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 34 - Spontaneous Trip and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(4 votes)

    S1:E34

    Not knowing what to do, Kazuya looks to good old Sumi for advice. She decides to take him on a trip to help clear his mind.

    Director:Hisaya Takabayashi
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  21. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 36 - Ideal Girlfriend and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(5 votes)

    S1:E36

    Seeing Chizuru overcome with grief, Kazuya decides to give her an outlet and sees the ensuing moment as a big change in their relationship.

    Director:Shinya Une
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  22. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 43 - Hawaiians and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E43

    The Hawaiians stay begins in absolute chaos as Mami has joined the fray!

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Rie Uehara

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  23. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 47 - Guilt and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(3 votes)

    S1:E47

    Mami confronts Chizuru and urges her to make a decision.

    Director:Marie Koizumi
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  24. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 49 - Ex-Girlfriend, Nanami Mami
    7.0/10(1 votes)

    S1:E49

    What is Mami planning to do by renting Chizuru out? What's going through her mind?

    Director:Akira Mano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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  25. Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 1 Episode 52 - Climax and Girlfriend
    7.0/10(2 votes)

    S1:E52

    Unable to bear Chizuru being treated as the one in the wrong anymore, Kazuya decides to speak up.

    Director:Akiko Nakano
    Writer:Mitsutaka Hirota

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Promised Time and Girlfriend" is the best rated episode of "Rent-a-Girlfriend" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 4 votes. Directed by Hiroshi Kimura and written by Rie Uehara, it aired on 8/2/2025. This episode is rated 0.5 points higher than the second-best, "Decision and Girlfriend".