The romantic comedy anime Rent-A-Girlfriend continues its fifth season as Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara navigate the aftermath of their major turning point. Episode 6 recently aired, bringing the Hawaii Resort arc to a close. The latest episode showed Kazuya struggling to process the unexpected kiss from Chizuru. The emotional fallout has left both characters in a difficult place, with their rental relationship facing new questions. The series from TMS Entertainment now moves into the next chapter of Reiji Miyajima’s beloved manga adaptation. Fans are now asking what comes next for the pair after such a big moment.
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 7 Release Date and Time
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 7 is scheduled to release on Wednesday, May 20, 2026. The episode will air first on local Japanese networks before arriving on streaming services for international viewers. The release schedule follows the weekly pattern that the series has maintained since its April premiere.
For viewers in different regions, the release times are as follows:
- Japan: 1:00 AM JST (Thursday, May 21)
- United States (ET): 12:00 PM (noon) Wednesday
- United States (PT): 9:00 AM Wednesday
- United Kingdom: 5:00 PM Wednesday
- India: 9:30 PM Wednesday
- Australia (AEST): 2:00 AM Thursday
Where to Watch Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 Episode 7
Crunchyroll continues to serve as the main streaming home for Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5. The platform releases new episodes as part of their simulcast schedule. Viewers can watch with the original Japanese audio and English subtitles. English dub versions are also available for those who prefer dubbed dialogue.
The streaming service offers multiple language options for audio and subtitles. These include Spanish, French, German, Portuguese, Chinese, and Arabic subtitle tracks. Crunchyroll requires an active subscription to access new episodes as they release.
Episode 7 Story Details Based on Preview
The preview materials for Episode 7 reveal that the story will show a rental date between Kazuya and Chizuru after a gap of three months. The episode title has been listed as “Valentine’s and Girlfriend” on official episode guides. This suggests the story will move into a new time frame following the Hawaii events.
The previous episode, Episode 6, ended with Kazuya still unable to fully accept what happened with the kiss. Chizuru has also shown signs of emotional confusion about her own actions. Episode 7 will likely explore how both characters deal with this new tension in their rental arrangement.
What Has Happened So Far in Season 5
Season 5 of Rent-A-Girlfriend began airing on April 8, 2026. The first six episodes covered the dramatic Hawaii Resort arc. This storyline saw the group traveling together, with complicated feelings coming to the surface. Mami Nanami returned to create more problems for Kazuya and Chizuru. Ruka Sarashina also continued her efforts to win Kazuya over.
The season has followed Kazuya as he tries to move his relationship with Chizuru beyond just a rental contract. The movie-making arc from previous seasons led to this point. Chizuru has started to show real feelings, but her professional boundaries as a rental girlfriend keep getting in the way.
The official synopsis for Season 5 describes Kazuya deciding to take his relationship with Chizuru to the next level after finishing their movie project. Meanwhile, Ruka makes her biggest moves yet, and Mami sets her sights on Chizuru with unclear intentions.
How Many Episodes Will Season 5 Have
Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 5 will have a total of 12 episodes. This matches the episode count of previous seasons. The production schedule, confirmed through Blu-ray volume listings, supports this 12-episode run. The season finale is expected to air on June 24, 2026.
Here is the remaining schedule for Season 5:
- Episode 7 – May 20, 2026
- Episode 8 – May 27, 2026
- Episode 9 – June 3, 2026
- Episode 10 – June 10, 2026
- Episode 11 – June 17, 2026
- Episode 12 – June 24, 2026
What Fans Are Saying About the Recent Episodes
Viewers have shared strong reactions to Episode 6 and the Hawaii arc conclusion. Many fans expressed frustration with Kazuya‘s inability to act on the moment with Chizuru. Others appreciated the show staying true to the characters’ personalities. The slow-burn nature of the romance continues to be a major talking point among the fan community.
“The Hawaii arc ending left me screaming at my screen. Just talk to each other already” – Anime fan on social media
“People hate on this show but the emotional messiness feels real for these characters” – Viewer comment on anime forum
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Where Does the Story Go From Here
With Episode 7 titled Valentine’s and Girlfriend, the story appears to be moving into a new timeline. The three-month gap mentioned in preview materials suggests the show will skip forward past the immediate aftermath of Hawaii. This time jump could allow the characters to reflect on what happened. Valentine’s Day in Japan is a major event where girls give chocolate to boys they like. This setting could force Chizuru to confront her feelings in a new way.
TMS Entertainment continues to maintain strong animation quality for Season 5. The studio has handled the series since its beginning in 2020. Kazuomi Koga returns as director for this season, keeping the show’s visual style consistent with earlier episodes.
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