Kanojo, Okarishimasu, better known in English as rent-a-girlfriend, is celebrating eight years since its debut in the magazine Weekly Shonen Magazine. This achievement has been commemorated by its author, Reiji Miyajima. With a special illustration, it brings together the main characters of this popular romantic comedy manga. It is a story that has enchanted and frustrated thousands of readers throughout almost a decade.
Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara They celebrate their anniversary as a beautiful couple
The illustration shows Kazuya Kinoshita beside Chizuru Mizuhara, in a scene that reflects both the essence of the manga and its emotional core. In fact, both are in the middle. Around are the other female protagonists of the story. These are Ruka Sarashina, , Mommy Nanami, , Sumi Sakurasawa and Mini Yaemori. Each one shows pretty cheerful expressions.
This anniversary marks a significant date for the manga publication. Also for its impact on the anime and the global market. rent-a-girlfriend It has been a benchmark in the genre of romantic comedy. In addition, it has successfully adapted to the anime, with a freshly released fourth season. Since his debut in Weekly Shounen Magazine In 2017, the manga has surpassed the 13.5 million copies sold until April 2025. This demonstrates its enormous international reach.
Why is Rent-A-Girfriend still relevant after eight years?
the popularity of rent-a-girlfriend (d)Kanojo, Okarishimasu) has been maintained thanks to the tension between Kazuya and Mizuhara. Its emotional complexities have been applauded by both fans and critics in Japan.
However, not everything has been perfect. Many fans abroad have expressed their frustration at the prolongation of history without specific resolutions. Comments on social networks reflect both affection and exhaustion:
“I started watching the anime today and thought it was interesting, but the comments were full of garbage, so I’m crying.”
“There is a protagonist who can’t connect with the heroine… even after 8 years.”
“The characters are cute, but lately it’s been boring.”
This division between the enthusiasm for narrative and impatience for a dignified closure has made rent-a-girlfriend in a phenomenon of constant debate.
What can we expect for the future of Rent-A-Girlfriend?
With the current publication, surpassing the 385 chapters, and with a fourth season of the anime on the way, it seems that rent-a-girlfriend It still has content to show to fans. Although, what is seen in the last chapters only increases the disappointment of foreign fans.
On the other hand, the official end of the manga has yet been confirmed. However, past statements by the author have hinted that the climax of the story is on the way.
