The famous romantic comedy manga created by mangaka Reiji Miyajima, Kanojo, Okarishimasu (Rent-a-Girlfriend), has caused a sensation among fans of the franchise by revealing the official cover of its thirty-fourth compilation volume. According to the information provided on the official website of the Kodansha publishing house, this new volume of the Kanojo, Okarishimasu manga is scheduled to be released in bookstores in Japan on November 16 of this year.
Kanojo, Okarishimasu: Chizuru Mizuhara’s radiant smile wins over fans
As in the previous volume, Chizuru Mizuhara will be the protagonist of the cover of the 34th compilation volume of the manga Kanojo, Okarishimasu. In the illustration of this cover, we can see how Chizuru wears a radiant smile on her face, a detail that has captivated fans in Japan, who consider her a “Kind Goddess” both for her beauty and for the gesture of feeding someone, as if she were a loving girlfriend.
In addition, the official website of the Kodansha publishing house specified that this new volume of the Kanojo, Okarishimasu manga will contain a total of 192 pages and will be available at a price of 550 yen.
“Kanojo, Okarishimasu“, known as “Rent-a-Girlfriend” in the West, is a popular romantic comedy manga written and illustrated by Reiji Miyajima. The publisher Kodansha began publishing this work in its weekly “Shuukan Shonen Magazine” in July 2017.
Currently, the manga has surpassed an impressive 11 million copies in circulation with 33 volumes published by Kodansha Publishing House and due to the excellent reception by the public, an anime adaptation for the work was announced for production in 2020.
On July 10, 2020, the manga “Kanojo, Okarishimasu” premiered its anime series adaptation, consisting of 3 seasons with a total of 36 episodes. The anime was produced by the animation studio TMS Entertainment under the direction of Kazuomi Koga. The series is legally available on the Crunchyroll platform and has a English dub.
“Kanojo, Okarishimasu” is a manga/anime that follows the life of Kazuya Kinoshita, a college student who has been dumped by his girlfriend and is emotionally devastated. In an attempt to fill the void in his heart, he turns to a mobile app that allows him to rent a girlfriend.
During his search, Kazuya meets Chizuru Mizuhara, who appears to be the perfect girl with stunning looks and a charming personality. However, after their first date, Kazuya finds himself with divided opinions on Chizuru’s profile and, haunted by his previous relationship, believes that she is just playing with men’s feelings, leading him to give her a negative rating.
Enraged by Kazuya’s lack of respect, Chizuru reveals her true nature. However, due to a series of circumstances, Kazuya and Chizuru are forced to maintain a fake relationship, acting as if they are really in love.
As the story progresses, both protagonists face various challenges and comical situations as they struggle to maintain the charade while discovering more about themselves and their true feelings. “Rent-a-Girlfriend” combines romance, comedy and drama to explore the complexities and emotions involved in human relationships.
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