The anime Rent A Girlfriend has received a lot of attention from the audience thanks to its novel plot and many interesting details. However, there are some characters in the story that make the audience feel uncomfortable, typically Kazuya, they even wonder why the author does not change despite the many comments from the audience. Recently, the author of Rent A Girlfriend admitted that he based the character Kazuya on himself. What is the truth of this story?
Why is Rent A Girlfriend controversial?
Rent A Girlfriend has become one of the most prominent rom-com anime in recent years. With its unique plot revolving around renting a girlfriend, the series has not only attracted attention but also quickly won the hearts of many fans. However, along with that success, the anime has not been without controversy, especially regarding the development of the main character.
One of the biggest points of contention has been the criticism directed towards the character of Kinoshita Kazuya. Despite going through many situations, Kazuya seems to have no significant growth in the character, leaving many viewers feeling disappointed. This is made more interesting when Rent A Girlfriend author Miyajima Reiji himself has stated that Kazuya is a reflection of himself.
Rent A Girlfriend Author Claims Kazuya Is Just Like Herself
In an interview at the K Manga launch event, when asked which character in Rent A Girlfriend best reflects his personality, Rent A Girlfriend author Reiji did not hesitate to point out that it was Kazuya. He shared: “Like Kazuya, there are things I cannot bear no matter how hard I try, such as facing hurt. I often express my thoughts and feelings through Kazuya. Readers' comments that my series is funny and easy to read really make me happy.” This sharing made fans see Kazuya from a different perspective, understanding that his actions and thoughts actually reflect what the author himself is going through in life.
As for the character Chizuru Mizuhara, the author of Rent A Girlfriend also had many compliments. He described Chizuru as a naturally attractive girl, always trying hard and never giving up, even though life was not easy for her. Reiji believes that the world can sometimes be very cruel, but it is Chizuru's perseverance and not giving up that is precious. Not only in interviews, Reiji has expressed his special feelings for Chizuru many times on Twitter. He even said that if possible, he would like to date her, and admitted that Mizuhara is his "girlfriend" - even though he is married.
It's not uncommon for an author to express deep feelings for his or her characters, but Rent A Girlfriend's author 's openness and frankness about his emotional relationship with Chizuru and Kazuya is definitely one of the factors that makes the film more special in the eyes of the audience.
