Rent-a-Girlfriend (2022)

"Rent-a-Girlfriend" (Japanese: 彼女、お借りします, Hepburn: Kanojo, Okarishimasu) is a romantic comedy anime series adapted from the manga of the same name by Reiji Miyajima. It tells the story of college student Kazuya Kinoshita and his relationship with Chizuru Mizuhara, a girl he rents from an online dating service. In 2022, the series spawned a live-action TV drama and the second season of the anime. Kazuya, heartbroken from being dumped by his girlfriend, uses a dating app to rent a girlfriend, who happens to be his neighbor and classmate. They are forced to pretend to be a couple to save face with his family and friends. As the story progresses, more female characters are introduced, and the relationship between Kazuya and Chizuru becomes increasingly complex. The series has gained widespread attention for its exploration of the complexities of modern relationships and the struggles with love and self-identity. It is beloved for its lighthearted humor and engaging plot, leading to multiple anime seasons and a live-action adaptation.