Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 3

Do you enjoy simping for a girl that doesnt ever texr you back? Do you love purchasing 'content' of girls that love to milk you for your money? If so, then this show was meant for you What did the producers think when making this show? "How do I use deep quotes for 14 year old kids to make this show sound deep and thoughtful "- is what the producers of this anime thought they were doing. How do I use my grandpa's dying breath to encourage me to persue a fruitless acting career. How do I employ some some extremely smart and attractive Mizuhara thatcant even take a basic hint that, Kazuya, much like the typical real life simp, loves her but is too scared to ask her out. I am not kidding by the way. I can't be bothered but a quick google search of this anime can find you some 'thought propelling' quote that somehow explains why its totally reasonable to put some human on a pedestal Kazuya's lack of self-respect and unrelenting pursuit of Chizuru is the only point of this show, but this persuit just gets worse and worse. But it's not just Kazuya's simping that ruined this season. The side characters were neglected and their potential wasted, as the show focused solely on the Kazuya-Chizuru trainwreck. It felt like the creators had tunnel vision, forgetting the richness of the supporting cast that had initially made the series interesting. Characters. Oh lmao. If you have made it so far to season 3, huge props to you. It's as if the writers forgot about character arcs and decided to turn the show into a "How to put someone on a pedestal" tutorial. Oh and like the typical theme of this show, you'll love how all the background people always have something to say about how 'how did this creep date that girl' And while some might argue that simping is a relatable theme in today's world, the sheer exaggeration and repetitiveness in Rent a Girlfriend Season 3 made it unbearable. Kazuya's character went from mildly endearing to downright insufferable. In conclusion, Rent a Girlfriend Season 3 much like the rest of its seasons, is downright trash. PS: a quick word about art, if you enjoy

I shed a tear to Rent-a-Girlfriend??? What has the world come to? Is this reality? Rent-a-Girlfriend is at the butt end of a lot of jokes in the anime community, and hated by many, understandably so. You might ask, then why are so many of these losers watching this absolute joke of a show? There’s a simple answer. We eat unhealthy foods all the time, we have fast food, instant noodles, sugary junk, that we all know is bad for us, but we still eat it anyway. If anything, RAG does a nice job in keeping the fools coming back for more, by sprinkling in someof that MSG. Say that Chizuru is asked if she likes Kazuya, and you know she can’t say yes, because that wouldn’t drive the story along, so she says she doesn’t like him, but doesn’t dislike him. That last line is so frustrating, but it’s that MSG that keeps you coming back, because at this point, we’re all so deep into this rabbit hole that we can’t escape, just like many can’t escape the clutches of junk food. We all say we hate RAG, but how much do we actually hate it if we’re coming back for more? To you manga readers, I salute you, for getting through three hundred chapters of this dumpster fire. You all must be the soldiers of the god that is Reiji Miyajima. If you’ve been paying attention to the animanga community, most people have said that this arc is the peak of the story, and compared to the previous two seasons, I would have to agree with that sentiment. For RAG standards, this is honestly really solid, but compared to the rest of anime, it’s fine, though there were some great moments this season that caught me a bit off guard. There is a level of development for Kazuya, the main character, although he is still the guy that he always was, but unlike the previous seasons, there seems to be a better sense of narrative direction, as Kazuya attempts to produce a movie for Chizuru and for her grandma to realize her wish to see her granddaughter on the big screen in a film. In the process, the lie of Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship is finally tackled, something that dragged on for far too long. A nice addition to the cast this season is Mini Yaemori, a bundle of fun energy, and she boasts one unique trait, the fact she isn’t in love in Kazuya, and was the supporter for Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship. She brought in some nice humour, and was definitely one of the best parts of this season. Chizuru has long been a very boring character to me, as she’s just seen as the “perfect girl”, which to me, is just very uninteresting. However, as she’s the main female character, the story direction must revolve around her a bit, and some of the developments this season certainly elevated her character to somewhat greater heights. Sumi is as wholesome as ever, and Ruka is just… there, though she had some nice moments as well. It’s junk food in the end, but at least this time, it was more palatable junk food, and as much as we love to rag on this anime, let’s be real, you’ll probably be back for that eventual Season 4. Let’s not lie to ourselves, yeah? See you then.

I’ll preface this review by saying that I am a huge fan of Rent-A-Girlfriend. I have rewatched the first season three times. I have spent days worth of time listening to OPs, EDs and the OST of this show. The show resonated with me so profoundly that it is no exaggeration to say that it changed my life, in ways I cannot even begin to describe. Even for me, however, Rent-A-Girlfriend season three was not enjoyable. This season centers more around Kazuya and Chizuru’s dynamic as director and actor instead of client and rental girlfriend. In this arc, Kazuya actually acts quite courageously for a change,especially as he helps Chizuru fulfill her dream of her grandma getting to watch her on the big screen. Season three takes itself somewhat more seriously as the two main characters work together to achieve a common goal. This is EXACTLY the problem. Audiences watch Rent-A-Girlfriend for it’s over-the-top drama, and it's absurd comedic antics. You’ll never find yourself on the edge of your seat, eagerly anticipating the next episode or anything of the sort. The entertainment value appears to have suddenly driven off a cliff. I wasn’t laughing at much of the “comedy” in each episode. When broken down, the show has just one recurring joke to offer which can be summed up as “hot girl with loser guy lmao”. The story is predictable and feels drawn out when compared to Kanokari’s signature fast, all-up-in-your-face pace. One of the worst aspects of season three is Chizuru herself. She was once someone who could change herself on a whim to fit the situation, but now she comes across as bland and emotionless. It’s strange how they clearly tried to add additional depth to her character, yet she acts almost soulless this season. Mami is completely missing from the story, which is a shame because she is best girl from a storytelling perspective. Kazuya’s friends and family have also basically vanished, it seems their screen time has instead been taken over by the new girl, Yaemori. She is a quirky Gen Z cosplayer who supports Kazuya’s relentless pursuit of Chizuru. With Yaemori’s assistance, there ends up being some “development” (I’m using that term VERY lightly here) between the two. She’s an interesting and unique character, for sure, but she definitely wasn’t worth the sacrifice. The visuals are a further downgrade from an already underwhelming season two. Many scenes legitimately look as if they were put together in MS Paint. The animation (when there even is any) looks janky and rushed. My eyes felt strained after staring at the way too bright, god-awful illustrations, I would’ve dropped any other show for the abomination that was put on screen. Characters often don’t even look like they fit in with the background properly. It’s difficult to enjoy something which doesn’t feel like it had much effort put into it. Art this season does not do justice to the remarkable art of the manga. The art style in season one was perfect for the show and changing it was a poor choice. Budget cuts? Maybe. The opening song was literal earrape every time it played. Sound design for the rest of the show isn’t quite as bad, although at times soundtracks sound either out of place or are much too abrupt in timing. Credit to the VA’s though, they did their job spectacularly well for the third season in a row. If you were not very fond of the earlier seasons of Rent-A-Girlfriend, you probably won’t like this season either. If you’re planning to hate watch this, don’t bother, you’ll quickly find yourself bored. The only good thing about this is the fact that it’s the sequel to the sequel of the greatest masterpiece in anime history.

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?” momentsthat even the characters seem tired of. Kazuya – Even Rock Bottom Has a Basement (Again) Kazuya continues his reign as one of the most miserable protagonists in anime. His obsession with Mizuhara reaches new, embarrassing heights. She’s clearly emotionally unavailable, and instead of confronting that, he decides to pay her for a rental date to cheer her up. Not ask her out. Not be there as a friend. Rent her. Because nothing says “support” like a financial transaction. At this point, Kazuya’s character isn’t even tragic—it’s insulting. Mizuhara – Emotional Cardboard Cutout My tolerance for Mizuhara is gone. She is emotionally vacant and more hollow than ever. She continues to walk the tightrope between “I don’t care” and “I kind of maybe do but won’t say anything,” all while stringing Kazuya along like an ATM with feelings. Her development? Nonexistent. Her motivations? Undefined. Her appeal? Apparently, just her face, because this season doubles down on reminding the viewer—and every side character—that she’s the hottest person alive. It's like the author wants to marry her and wrote a whole series as a public love letter. And we're the ones being forced to read it. The New Girl – Why Are You Here? Yes, we’ve been blessed with another totally necessary girl for Kazuya to not date. She’s cute. She’s bland. She’s unnecessary. She has no unique dynamic, no real chemistry with anyone, and no reason to exist beyond bloating the cast with more “moe” appeal. She might as well be a keychain. Conclusion – Watching This Feels Like Eating Glass Three seasons in, and I’ve learned nothing except that I hate myself just a little more every time I press play. There’s no story, no payoff, and no emotional core. Just a black hole of romantic stagnation wrapped in fanservice and self-pity. Why does this show have four seasons? Why does it keep going? At this point, I’m not even mad at the characters—I’m mad at the system that lets this exist. I need a break from anime after this. Seriously. Ratings: Art: 6 Story: 2 Characters: 1 Overall: 2/10