The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity anime is scheduled to premiere in July 2025. The announcement was made during a special stage event at Anime Japan 2025 on Saturday, March 22, 2025. A new trailer and key visual were revealed during the event, introducing the main characters and the voice cast. Although the exact release date remains undisclosed, the anime will air as part of the Summer 2025 season. The event also confirmed the details about the production team working on the series.
The anime is an adaptation of the manga series written and illustrated by Saka Mikami. It has been serialized on Kodansha’s Magazine Pocket manga website and app since October 2021. Currently, the manga has released 15 tankobon volumes. The new trailer showcases the animation style and character designs, raising anticipation for the anime’s debut.
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity anime details and production updates
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
The trailer introduces the main characters and their respective voice actors. Yoshinori Nakayama will voice Rintaro Tsumugi, while Honoka Inoue will portray Kaoruko Waguri. The supporting cast includes Kikunosuke Toya as Shohei Usami, Hiiro Ishibashi as Ayato Yorita, Koki Uchiyama as Saku Natsusawa, and Aya Yamane as Subaru Hoshina. The trailer features emotional background music and clean animation, reflecting the romantic tone of the series.
Miyuki Kuroki, known for her work on Her Blue Sky, will direct the series at CloverWorks. Satoshi Yamaguchi will assist as the assistant director, while Rino Yamazaki will handle the series composition. Kohei Tokuoka is responsible for character design and serves as the chief animation director. Haruka Tsuzuki will work as the technical director, with Moeki Harada composing the music.
The production team’s involvement has raised expectations for the anime’s quality, given CloverWorks’ strong track record with romance and drama series. The promotional material suggests a focus on detailed character animation and emotionally charged storytelling.
Plot and expectations
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity
The Fragrant Flower Blooms with Dignity follows Rintaro Tsumugi, a high school student who helps at his family’s patisserie. One day, he meets Kaoruko Waguri, a student from Kikyo Girls, a prestigious all-girls school. Despite their different backgrounds, they form an immediate bond.
However, their growing relationship faces complications when Rintaro learns about Kaoruko’s school and the expectations tied to her status. The story explores how they navigate their feelings while facing external pressures and societal norms.
Rintaro and Kaoruko’s interactions are characterized by their contrasting personalities. Rintaro’s straightforward and relaxed nature complements Kaoruko’s reserved and composed demeanor. Their evolving relationship forms the emotional core of the series, with the story exploring themes of love, personal growth, and societal expectations.
Fans are eager to see how the anime adapts the manga’s key moments and whether it expands upon the source material. The trailer’s tone and animation style suggest a blend of romantic tension and heartfelt moments. The involvement of experienced staff and the strong reception of the manga have heightened anticipation for the series’ release.
The official staff revealed the first teaser promotional video for Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 at Anime Japan 2025 on Saturday, March 22, 2025. The teaser confirmed that the fourth installment will premiere in July 2025 and follow a split cour release format. Although an exact release date is yet to be announced, the anime’s official website and social media accounts have confirmed the upcoming adaptation of the Hawaii Trip Arc from Reiji Miyajima’s rom-com manga.
Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 is a direct sequel to the previous season, which aired from July 2023 to September 2023 with 12 episodes. The anime adapts Reiji Miyajima’s manga series of the same name, which has been serialized in Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen Magazine since July 2017. As of now, the manga has released 39 tankobon volumes.
Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 trailer and key visual details
Chirzuru (Credits: Reiji Miyajima)
The special DMM TV/DMM.com stage at Anime Japan 2025 featured the voice cast, including Shun Horie (Kazuya Kinoshita), Sora Amamiya (Chizuru Ichinose), and Nao Toyama (Ruka Sarashina). Toward the end of the event, the staff revealed the teaser promotional video, offering a first look at the Hawaii Trip Arc.
The teaser showcases Chizuru, Ruka, and Sumi in summer-themed outfits, including swimsuits. Ruka is also seen wearing a maid costume, while Sumi appears dressed as a nurse. The PV hints at key moments from the Hawaii Trip Arc, where Chizuru and the others visit Hawaii. The teaser also features Mami Nanami, who knows the truth about Kazuya and Chizuru’s relationship, hinting at emotional confrontations.
Additionally, the staff revealed the second date visual for Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4. The visual features Mami standing on a train platform, holding a semi-transparent umbrella, with hydrangea flowers in the background. The seasonal theme of the visual contrasts with the first date visual, which depicted Chizuru at the station. The imagery reflects the emotional undertones of the series’ upcoming arc.
Cast, staff, and story direction
Chizuru (Credits: Reiji Miyajima)
The fourth installment will feature returning cast members, including Shun Horie as Kazuya, Aoi Yuki as Mami, Nao Toyama as Ruka, Sora Amamiya as Chizuru, Yu Serizawa as Mini, and Rie Takahashi as Sumi. The returning cast ensures continuity with the previous seasons, maintaining the established character dynamics.
Kazuomi Koga will direct Rent-A-Girlfriend season 4 at TMS Entertainment. Mitsutaka Hirota will oversee the series composition, while Kanna Hirayama is credited as the character designer. Shintaro Sakai will handle the photography direction, with Yumiko Nakaba as the editor. Hyadain is responsible for composing the series’ music. The experienced production team suggests that the new season will retain the animation quality and narrative style of the earlier seasons.
Based on Reiji Miyajima’s manga, the fourth season is expected to adapt from chapter 168 onward. The Hawaii Trip Arc will likely explore the growing bond between Kazuya and Chizuru while also addressing unresolved tensions with Mami and Ruka. The teaser suggests that the season will blend romantic tension with comedic moments, reflecting the tone of the original manga.
