Rent-A-Girlfriend Season 4 Episode 40 Story and Preview Images Released: Kazuya struggles to confess as Mami makes her move
The story and preview images for Episode 40 of the TV anime Rent-A-Girlfriend (JP: 彼女、お借りします, Kanojo Okarishimasu, also known as Kanokari) have been released. This episode is scheduled to air in Japan on Saturday, July 26, at 2:23 AM (JST),

Chizuru from Rent-A-Girlfriend Season4 (C) Reiji Miyajima / Kodansha / “Rent-A-Girlfriend” Production Committee 2025
Episode 40
Having finally resolved his feelings, Kazuya Kinoshita pleads with Ruka Sarashina to break up with him, but she refuses. Determined to confess his love to Chizuru Mizuhara, Kazuya makes an attempt, only to be gently deflected by her. Moreover, Chizuru warns him of the danger of their current situation, noting that Mami Nanami is aware of their relationship yet remains quietly observant. To uncover Mami’s true intentions, Kazuya decides to speak with Yoshiaki Kibe.
At the same time, in the university hallway, a smiling Mami approaches Chizuru.
“Hello, Chizuru Mizuhara.”

Ruka from Rent-A-Girlfriend Season4 (C) Reiji Miyajima / Kodansha / Rent-A-Girlfriend Production Committee 2025
Introduction

Rent-A-Girlfriend Season4 Key Visual (C) Reiji Miyajima / Kodansha / “Rent-A-Girlfriend” Production Committee 2025
The fourth season delves deeper into Kazuya and Chizuru's evolving relationship. After successfully completing a crowdfunding campaign for Chizuru’s film, Kazuya gathers the courage to confront his true feelings. Meanwhile, Ruka Sarashina becomes even more assertive in her pursuit of Kazuya, and Mami Nanami, Kazuya’s sly ex-girlfriend, makes bold moves to complicate matters.
Adding to the tension, the Hawaiians Arc promises to take the drama to a new setting, where the "fake" relationship faces challenges that could determine whether it transforms into something real.
Kanokari ep40 Trailer
Source : Rent-A-Girlfriend Official