Kanojo, Okarishimasu Gets Fifth Season, Set for 2026 Premiere!

Get Ready for More Romance: Kanojo, Okarishimasu Season 5 Announced!

Fans of the delightful romantic comedy series, Kanojo, Okarishimasu (also known to many as Rent-a-Girlfriend), have a reason to celebrate! The official website for the anime recently dropped the exciting news that a fifth season is officially in the works. Mark your calendars, because this new installment is scheduled to grace our screens in 2026. Get ready to dive back into the quirky world of dating, misunderstandings, and heartwarming moments brought to life by the talented team at **TMS Entertainment**.

A Commemorative Visual by Hirayama Kanna

To sweeten the announcement, the beloved character designer for the series, Hirayama Kanna, unveiled a stunning illustration to commemorate the upcoming fifth season. It’s always a treat to see original artwork celebrating these big milestones, setting the perfect tone for what’s to come!

Role	Name
Character Designer	Hirayama Kanna

A Look Back at the Kanojo, Okarishimasu Anime’s History

The journey of **Kanojo, Okarishimasu** on television has been quite the ride! The first 12-episode season captivated audiences back in Summer 2020. Following its success, we saw the second season air in Summer 2022, and the third season continued the story in Summer 2023. Most recently, the fourth season premiered on July 5 and wrapped up its 12-episode run just this past Tuesday, leaving fans eager for more. Throughout its broadcast, **Crunchyroll** has been the go-to platform, simulcasting all seasons with a variety of subtitle and dub options, ensuring fans worldwide could keep up with the latest antics.

Diving into the World of Miyajima Reiji’s Hit Manga

At its heart, the **Kanojo, Okarishimasu** anime adapts the incredibly popular romantic comedy manga by the talented Miyajima Reiji. This charming story first began its serialization in **Weekly Shounen Magazine** in July 2017, quickly building a dedicated fanbase. Kodansha, the manga’s publisher, released the 42nd volume on September 17, giving readers plenty to enjoy.

But the world of **Kanojo, Okarishimasu** isn’t limited to just the main series! Miyajima Reiji also created the spin-off manga, Kanojo, Hitomishirimasu, which is also known as Rent-A-(Really Shy!)-Girlfriend. This delightful spin-off started its serialization on the **Magazine pocket** app in June 2020, offering another perspective on the beloved characters. The third volume of this spin-off was released in Japan in May 2022.

Kodansha USA Keeps the Romance Flowing for English Fans

For fans outside of Japan, Kodansha USA has been instrumental in bringing the charming narratives of **Kanojo, Okarishimasu** to English readers. They licensed the original manga in July 2019 and followed up by licensing the spin-off manga in March 2021. The 32nd volume of the original manga hit shelves on August 19, with the 33rd volume eagerly anticipated for an October 21 release. Furthermore, English readers saw the third volume of the spin-off manga released in November 2022.