Audience reviews
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kuilherme
I know this show, understandably, has some mixed feelings and opinions in the community but I actually have been having a great time finishing my day watching this anime.
As much as some scenes may feel kinda cliché, odd or just weird (at the very root meaning of this word), this series have caught my attention by its simplicity and cozy aura. Watching Kazuya failing miserably in every aspect of social interaction has become part of my routine to go to sleep, and this 3rd season was, at some sense, better than the other two, not much to be honest, but definitely better.
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Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3 – The Art of Suffering
At this point, I refuse to believe Rent-a-Girlfriend was written by a real person. Season 3 is less of a romance anime and more of an elaborate psychological experiment to test just how much audience abuse one show can dish out before people snap.
The Pacing – Slower Than Evolution
Nothing happened in Season 1.
Nothing happened in Season 2.
And yet somehow, Season 3 said, “Let’s slow it down even more.”
This season crawls at a snail’s pace despite already having no plot to begin with. Every episode is padded with inner monologues, recycled facial expressions, and “Will they? Won’t they?” moments that even the characters seem tired of.
Kazuya – Even Rock Bottom Has a Basement (Again)
Kazuya continues his reign as one of the most miserable…
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Honestly don't understand why people say this is a bad anime, sure, the premise is utterly and completely wrong from a moral standpoint and Kazuya's entire situation right now would make anyone think he's scum, but if the viewer can look past it and accept the show with all of its moral flaws( One could argue just really inconvenient circumstances ), they are bound to enjoy it.
The thing I enjoyed most is that they're taking their time, it's slow but more realistic ( if you can even say that ). Fast paced rom-coms are often rushed and give zero time for any character development so it feels forced. Here it's handled very well, doesn't feel rushed at all and it is very clear what caused someone to get closer to another person.
I'd say all of rent-a-girlfriend as of now deserves a 7 on the…
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I hope season 4 is just Kazuya getting punched in the face by every single character every episode
A rental girlfriend who's become your friend (and who you love) has just lost the only loving family member she had. What do you do? Do you try to keep her company and make sure she is ok? Do you reach out to her and not let her be alone in this depressing moment?
Well, if you're Kazuya, you hire her... friend!?!?!? To spend the entire day alone with her in the beach (?!) enjoying yourself and contemplating what you should be doing right now for your aching, mourning friend? And then instead of just knocking on your friend's door or even just sending a simple godamn text message you... rent her?!?!?!?
And then when she finally reveals her true feelings and cries like a sobbing little girl on…
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Review Title : Entertaining but Trapped in a Repetitive Cycle
Kanojo, Okarishimasu has now reached its third season, and while it continues to entertain, it's hard to shake the feeling that this series has become stuck in a repetitive loop. The plot, like many long-running shows, feels more like a never-ending soap opera, with each episode following similar story arcs and character interactions that rarely evolve. The constant cycle of misunderstandings, love triangles, and overly dramatic moments is engaging at first but begins to feel like it’s dragging on indefinitely.
While the characters remain charming, with their distinct personalities and motivations, it's clear that the story heavily relies on their appeal rather than progressing the plot in any meaningful way. The stakes never…
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I was trying to stay strong as Mizuhara but at the end, it kinda kicks me in the feelings.
The Design and Details are pushed in a good way, it looks more colorful and cute, perfect matching for this kind of anime style.
Season 1 and 2 were not bad and they had interesting character development but on S3 we finally see most of them more mature and grown up. If there is important takeaway from this season its:
No matter how strong you are its always good to share your feelings with someone, instead of letting them consume you.
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Personally I am very disappointed in the direction it was heading. I personally think Ruka is the best girl and Kazuya should have stayed with her but he cant even be fucking loyal like renting out Chizuru when you have a girl should not fly. Why is he not just going for the girl that clearly loves him its stupid and I hate it. RUKA IS THE BEST GIRL. Therefore I do not think others will enjoy the show the only reason I kept watching was because of Ruka. I really wish Ruka won but even though the anime is not finished I can clearly see that she is not going to win because of the MC dumb infatuation with his rental girlfriend neighbor. She also has the short blue hair anime girl curse which is really unfortunate. None of the characters were even good, apart from Ruka of course. I also am ast…
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Story (7) :
For season 3, I think the story is good. Here we start to see character development in a story like making a movie to help Chizuru. I think this is executed well, it doesn't feel flat or flopp. Then this story will definitely relate to everyone who might be in the same situation in this anime season 3. Overall, I enjoy this season 3 compared to the previous one. It doesn't feel boring and I like that The Rental Girlfriend's Dream Arc is made into one season. Then this season really felt emotional and really delivered.
Characters (7) :
Here the Main Character's development is already visible, yes even though her personality is still the same but she really works hard to help Chizuru to become an artist and make her grandmother proud. But this main character does overthink a l…
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Now, if you're still reading reviews about this show and presumably thinking about watching you endured the last 2 seasons and went through the trenches. I don't think I can say anything more about the MC Kazuya who is arguably one of the worst characters in rom com history, that has not been mentioned by the other reviews. I would be lying if I said my expectations were high for this season when I started watching. I expected many things, but not what actually happened. This season was a real surprise. Instead of the usual cringe, it delivered powerful scenes that hit you right in the heart, making you feel deep sadness and other strong emotions.
It is a very welcomed change and it feels like the anime is finally going into the right direction. It finally feels like this season has chara…
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The main character is really annoying and just makes you cringe any time he does anything. This anime tries to take itself seriously but I just cant take it seriously, its so boring and stupid, each season gets worse.
Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up? The main story seems quite interesting to me, the execution is just done in a really boring way.
Do you think the art style is fitting for the story? The artyle is good, basic but good.
Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid? Most of the characters are just really annoying and they dont have any character development at all.
Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way? No, the…
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To start, I got a lot of enjoyment out of this season and I usually do with this series even if I complain. I've started episodes and then finished them an hour and a half later so I'd have to set aside time to watch it. Why, you might ask, is because at every turning point I'd have to pause it and commentate because I just had so much to say about everything and how invested I was getting. I'd feel cringe, I'd feel mad, sad, happy, I'd get up and jump for joy or stomp in anger. I probably sound like a lunatic but it was fun and I can say that it had way more impact than S2 so if you saw that and thought negative, I think you might find some value in this one.
Ruka's not even a bad character, her being his girlfriend just makes things difficult because she gets cucked at every opportunity…
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i jumped into this show at season 3 and got the gist immediately: it's about the humiliating and demoralizing cycle of relationships and the failure to communicate between men and women. the lead character allows his obsessive, unrequited crush to degenerate him into true sociopathy, exploiting a rental girlfriend's family trauma so he can force himself into her most private, vulnerable moments. his sexual pathology - which drives this concurrent deification and objectification of his crush - is sketched out through racing, overanalytic thoughts ruminating over her every move, her every word. this brilliantly exposes the tragic and dangerous trajectory of unchecked, obsessive psuedo-love.
as a show, the experience can be mixed. sometimes it gets boring and you forget the main guy can be a…
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Kanojo, Okarishimasu 3rd Season was a really great continuation from the previous two seasons, there were so many touching moments and generally the plot felt a lot more focused. I really did get emotional a lot throughout this season, without going into spoilers there were some really tragic topics covered and the serious scenes were tackled really well with lots of genuine moments from the characters. I do really love the main cast, it's been cool to see the progression of their development and relationships as the show has gone on and it's always great to learn more about them which we did a lot this season.
Overall this was really enjoyable and I had few complaints really, definitely watch if you're caught up!
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The best girl is Sumi.
Ruka is way better than Chizuru.
Chizuru is CRAP AF.
Yaemori, Mini is a little sly fox.
Is the story unique? If it was predictable, did you enjoy it anyway because you like this genre/set-up?
The story is meh.
Do you think the art style is fitting for the story?
The art style was really good. Were the characters well-rounded? Did they have flaws and strengths, or were they unusually strong/smart/stupid?
Characters were average.
Did the characters react to situations and events in a realistic way?
The reactions and the BG design were really good.
Do you think others will enjoy/dislike this series, even if you didn't? Why?
The only good thing I can say about this series is that Mami was not in S3.
Good Riddance.
Apart from that I hated the ending hence 1./10
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This season is where the actual development of character starts happening. Ngl when I first started watching this show, I didn't think it would be this good. First few episodes felt cringe as it would've to any normal person. First 2 seasons had cringe moments yes, but I think we understand that somewhere during our own teenage life, even college life, we have all done cringe things, so I totally didn't mind.
Season 3 is where the character development really started, and so did the story development. This season actually starts building on Mizuhara and Kazuya's relationship with a very good plot imo. The cringe moments are almost gone. I was taken back by how good the story and both main characters were developed this season that I read the whole manga till the latest chapter released a…
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The third season of Rent-a-Girlfriend is as entertaining as the second. I will admit that I'm biased primarily because I enjoyed this season's focus on Chizuru. Unlike the previous seasons that involved multiple love interests and an uncertain outcome, the third season explicitly establishes Kazuya and Chizuru's eventual romance.
This season also marks a significant tonal shift as it departs from its initial comedic approach and embraces a more profound storytelling style. The stakes remain high throughout the season, particularly for Chizuru and her ailing grandmother. The story also transitions to a deeper narrative that allows for much-needed character development for Kazuya.
I also found the introduction of Mini Yaemori interesting. Unlike traditional harem anime that overwhelm view…
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THIS IS A SPOILER-FREE REVIEW
Rent-a-Girlfriend is a show that i have followed for 3 years now. Season one was an average rom-com with a degenerate protagonist, but season two improved on the pacing and made it a really fun little watch. But this season takes a completely different turn with the story and actually decided to go full in on the drama to the point where the show is hardly recognizable.
Story – 7/10
I have to say, I really liked this story arc. Instead of an episodic romantic comedy with some ecchi scenes thrown into it, this season actually has an ongoing narrative in which the protagonist helps the girl of his dreams to become a film star. The show plays this part very serious and tackles topics like fundraising, producing and shooting an indie movie, which was very inter…
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I gave this a 7, however I believe this entire show and this season in particular could be ranked anywhere between a 1 or a 10,There is just so much wrong and right in this season, there are so many 10/10 emotional moments that are immediately tossed out the window since the show runners need to show that kazuya is awkward or its been 20 minutes and we havent gawked a girl yet. I want to defend Kazuya because I think he can be a good character If the show lets him be normal, without spoiling, he seems to lack an understanding of human emotions, theres an entire episode dedicated to him figuring out that, "Oh maybe chizuru is sad" after a tragic event, and immediately coming to the worst conclusion of how to make her happy. I think kazuya's state in my mind is very telling of the entire sho…
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Rent-a-Girlfriend is back for more with Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3! But will take off and leaving all the cringy feelings, or be more of the same? I'll assume you've seen the prequels for the purposes of this review.
Story & Characters: Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3 continues on with Kazuya, who has figured out a possible way to make Chizuru's dream come true. Season 3 basically focuses on making that movie - as well as all the problems that come with it. How do you fund it, what challenges come with shooting it, how heavily are Chizuru and Kazuya involved - they're all asked here. This obviously means that Kazuya will be spending plenty of time with Chizuru and the various reactions we get from their involvement together are mostly mellow - I say mostly because Kazuya's still a bit of a wei…
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The third season of Kanojo, Okarishamsu may very well be the most well-crafted installment of the series yet. Its strength comes in mostly playing things straight, covering Kazuya's passionate effort to produce a movie to fulfill Chizuru's dreams (and to help indulge his fantasies, of course, even if only temporarily). Season 3 focuses on the attitudes that Kazuya and Chizuru take towards each other and themselves, and is well-paced to keep things interesting throughout its 12 episodes, even dipping its feet into more emotional and serious tones. This installment is also very cleanly animated and has some hilarious and creative ways of depicting a wide range of expressions. Kazuya is once again frustratingly oblivious as always and has a tendency to kneecap himself and the moment with his…
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