Rent-a-Girlfriend Season 2
Synopsis
A year after they met, Kazuya Kinoshita and Chizuru Mizuhara still regularly see each other through the rental girlfriend app. However, Chizuru confesses that she is ready to quit her job to pursue her true passion—acting. Despite wishing to maintain the relationship they have, Kazuya decides to support her dream. When Kazuya goes to watch Chizuru's anticipated first play, he is amazed by her talent and ability to captivate the audience. At the same time, he is saddened at the thought that she will undoubtedly be scouted by the famous director in attendance. However, after the show, Chizuru explains that the director recruited another actress, lamenting her lack of talent. Frustrated on her behalf, Kazuya resolves to rent her every week to help her financially. But as Kazuya's ex-girlfriend Mami Nanami lingers around for unknown reasons, hesitance muddles his true feelings, and fulfilling his promise to Chizuru becomes uncertain. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
Audience reception is largely negative, with many criticizing the protagonist's lack of development and the repetitive plot. Some find it entertaining despite its flaws, while others are highly critical of its endorsement of questionable behavior. The show seems to evoke strong reactions, with viewers either hating it or finding some level of enjoyment in its train wreck nature.
Strengths
- Some viewers appreciate Kazuya's attempts to support Chizuru's dreams.
- A few reviewers feel the show provides an opportunity to discuss morality.
- Some found it entertaining despite its flaws, with anticipation for each new episode.
Weaknesses
- Many find Kazuya to be an unlikable, pathetic, and unrelatable protagonist.
- The plot is repetitive and lacks significant character development or progression.
- Humor relies heavily on cringe and overused tropes.
- Several reviewers expressed concern over the endorsement of bad behavior.