RENT-A-GIRLFRIEND SEASON 3 SPOILERS AHEAD!!!
witness [ ˈwit-nəs ]
Definition of witness:
noun | witnessed; witnessing; witnesses
To have personal or direct cognizance of : see for oneself
We are witnessing the greatest romance anime of all time unfold right before our eyes.
During the production of the movie Kazuya and Chizuru start dropping the “fake” relationship act and start acting like true close friends. Chizuru is indebted to Kazuya for helping her realize her dream, while Kazuya is indebted to Chizuru for lifting him up when he was in a bad spot. This is building off the idea from season 2 that dreams really can become reality with the right people around you. The interactions between these two are truly heartwarming onset and offset of the movie's production. Chizuru’s dreams were just within her reach, but similar to real life, not all stories have happy endings.
Chizuru’s grandma’s passing was one of the most emotional moments in all of anime. Chizuru was so close to showing her that she had fulfilled her dream to become an actress. Chizuru already failed to show her grandfather and now was on the verge of failing to show her grandmother. Fortunately, Kazuya found a way to get the movie shown to Chizuru and her grandmother in the hospital.Although she could only watch the beginning, Kazuya had fulfilled Chizuru’s dream to show her grandmother herself starring in a movie. This was one of the most heartfelt ever to grace the screen and could bring anyone to tears.
After the passing of her grandmother, Chizuru tried her best to act as she was fine. Kazuya was genuinely worried about her well being. He wanted to cheer her up. To tie things back to how they met he decides to take her on a rental date. He does everything he can to create the best date possible for her and finally her emotions wavered. Kazuya lends her his shoulder to cry on. Kazuya is the emotional support Chizuru needed and he was willing to do anything possible to make her happy.
Kazuya goes through extreme lengths to produce the movie for Chizuru. He is set on making her dreams come true and he does absolutely that. Not only do we see him support her goals to become an actress, we also get to see him support her as a person. He is there for Chizuru during her best moments and her worst moments. Their relationship is taking a step into the next level.
Chizuru goes through a wide array of emotions in this season. She experiences the highs of being on a movie set as the main star for the first time and also the lows of losing her last living relative. We already learned the heavy burden she held in the previous season, but the burden she carried this season was even greater. Chizuru has always been a very strong person, but it is impossible to be strong 100 percent of the time. She finally breaks down crying in Kazuya’s arms. This made her feel much more human and real. This goes to show that it is okay to ask for help when you are in need.
Speaking of help, Mini has helped make this season very fun and enjoyable to watch. Everytime she graces the screen she always says or does something funny to lighten the heavy mood of this season. She adds a wonderful amount of comedy and even acts as a wingman for Kazuya. Unlike the other girls she isn’t remotely close to being a love interest which is refreshing. Mini is just a ray of sunshine that does what she wants.
It is unfortunate the other side characters did not get much screen time in this season, but sacrifices had to be made for the phenomenal plot of this season. We did get some Sumi content and a tease of Mami at the end, but that was about it. Looking forward to seeing Mami back in action next season! At the end of the day, the characters still remain among the best of the best in romance anime.
The OST of Rent-a-Girlfriend season 3 is more of the same from the previous seasons. There are some new renditions of tracks from the previous OSTs which are a nice touch. Rent-a-Girlfirend already had one of the best OSTs in all of anime, but this just put it over the top. Season 3 continues to deliver each and every episode. The phenomenal use of this amazing OST elevates the already amazing plot of season 3.
Both halca and Amber’s hit it out of the park with this season’s opening and ending. Renai millimeter film (恋愛ミリフィルム) by halca is a work of art. Hearing this song play alongside the already amazing visuals of the opening had me hooked before each and every episode. End Roll (エンドロール) by Amber’s is also an amazing song that leaves you wanting more at the end of each episode.
Season 3 of Rent-a-Girlfriend puts everything onto the table and delivers a modern day classic. We are witness to the greatest romance anime of all time. The pursuit of one's dreams, the sorrow of loss, and supporting those you care about were all perfectly displayed this season. Through the ups and downs of life it is important to remember that it is okay to ask for help. I need your help to give Rent-a-Girlfriend the respect it deserves.
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