The drama is heating up under the tropical sun! Starting Friday, April 10, 2026, the second cour of the Hawaiians Arc in "Rent-a-Girlfriend" Season 5 continues to cook. Online streaming is available on Crunchyroll.
This time, we’ve got the latest scoop on Episode 53, titled "Legitimate Girlfriend," including the synopsis, preview stills, staff info, and a brand-new teaser trailer!
Episode 53: "Legitimate Girlfriend"
Synopsis
In a desperate move to meet Mami’s ruthless demands, Chizuru locks lips with Kazuya right in front of everyone. While the crowd watches in absolute shock, Chizuru finally comes clean about being a "Rental Girlfriend"—but she doesn't stop there. She follows it up with a heartfelt confession that leaves the room spinning.
While the immediate chaos subsides, the tension is far from over. Those who know the truth behind their "fake" relationship are left reeling with frustration and disbelief. Just as Ruka corners Chizuru to demand answers, Mami crashes the party, leading to an explosive confrontation.
"Stop making a fool out of me!"
Staff
Script: Rie Uehara
Storyboard: Daigo Kinoshita
Episode Director: Marie Koizumi
Character Design Supervisor: Kanna Hirayama
Chief Animation Directors: Wǔ Shì Péng, Ayako Nagasaka
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Rent-a-Girlfriend S5 — Series Information
Synopsis
Kazuya Kinoshita is your typical, slightly indecisive college student who made the fateful mistake of introducing his "Rental Girlfriend," the stunningly professional Chizuru Mizuhara, to his family and friends as his *actual* girlfriend. Unable to come clean, he’s spent months trapped in a web of lies. However, through movie-making crowdfunds and countless shared trials, his feelings for Chizuru have evolved into something undeniably real. Now, Kazuya is finally finding the resolve to step up for Chizuru.
But the road to love is never smooth! Ruka Sarashina, his kinda-aggressive "provisional" girlfriend, is ramping up her advances more than ever. Meanwhile, the devilish ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami—who knows the truth about their "business" relationship—is closing in on Chizuru with a hidden agenda. The drama is heating up as the whole crew heads to the Hawaiians resort! Can Kazuya’s "real" feelings ever turn this "fake" relationship into the real deal?
Cast
Kazuya Kinoshita: Shun Horie
Chizuru Mizuhara: Sora Amamiya
Mami Nanami: Aoi Yuki
Ruka Sarashina: Nao Toyama
Sumi Sakurasawa: Rie Takahashi
Mini Yaemori: Yu Serizawa
© 2025Reiji Miyajima, KODANSHA /2025“Kanojo, Okarishimasu”Production Committee.
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*Some parts of this text have been translated using machine translation
