Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu

Name: Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu
Genre: Comedy

てんぷる×彼女お借りします

5.8(1,036)

MAL Score

Ranked #11576

Popularity #9963

Comedy

Episodes: 4
Status: Finished Airing

Synopsis

In a delightful fusion of humor and charm, "Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu" presents a unique mini-anime collaboration that brings together the worlds of two distinctive series. The vibrant characters from both narratives intersect in short, entertaining episodes that explore their everyday lives and the quirky situations they encounter.

With a focus on lighthearted interactions and comedic scenarios, this collaboration captures the essence of slice-of-life storytelling, inviting viewers to enjoy the whimsical dynamics between beloved characters. Each episode is a brief yet engaging glimpse into their experiences, making it a perfect pick for fans seeking a quick dose of laughter and warmth.

Otaku Consensus

Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu works best as a brisk promotional comedy: its four-episode format keeps the crossover banter light, fast, and free of the heavier romantic-comedy baggage that makes Rent-A-Girlfriend so divisive. The verdict from early viewers is muted rather than hostile, reflected in its 5.78 MAL score; the most common criticism is that it feels disposable unless you already know the two parent series, with accessibility also hurt for viewers who cannot follow the Japanese dialogue.

Why You Should Watch

Watch Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu if you want a bite-size crossover curio rather than another full romantic-comedy commitment. It is best for viewers who already have opinions on Rent-A-Girlfriend or Temple and want to see the casts bounce off each other without sitting through the melodrama, cringe-comedy, or protagonist discourse that dominates so much Rent-A-Girlfriend discussion. At only four episodes, it scratches the same novelty itch as a much smaller, promotional cousin to Isekai Quartet: the pleasure is recognition, voice-cast chemistry, and quick comic contrast, not narrative escalation. It is also a useful watchlist footnote for fans tracking how modern anime franchises use mini-anime to keep attention between larger TV seasons.

Key Characters

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Tsukuyo Aoba(VA: Yuu Serizawa)
Tsukuyo stands out in this short because Yuu Serizawa also voices Mini Yaemori, turning her scenes into part of the crossover’s built-in voice-actor novelty.
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Yuzuki Aoba(VA: Aimi)
Yuzuki represents the Temple side of the collaboration and gives the special a clear two-franchise balance rather than letting Rent-A-Girlfriend dominate the cast list.
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Chizuru Ichinose(VA: Sora Amamiya)
Chizuru brings the strongest Rent-A-Girlfriend name recognition to the short, especially for viewers drawn to the parent series’ more polished romantic-comedy and acting-drama elements.
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Mini Yaemori(VA: Yuu Serizawa)
Mini’s inclusion leans into the fan-favorite side-character energy that many Rent-A-Girlfriend viewers prefer over the franchise’s more divisive romantic angst.

What Makes It Stand Out

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The series is a four-episode mini-anime rather than a standard TV season, so its structure is closer to a promotional interlude than a self-contained adaptation arc.
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AQUA ARIS is credited as the studio, making this a separate production identity from the mainline expectations viewers may bring from either parent franchise.
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The listed main cast is evenly split between Temple and Kanojo, Okarishimasu characters: Tsukuyo and Yuzuki Aoba on one side, Chizuru Ichinose and Mini Yaemori on the other.
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Yuu Serizawa voices both Tsukuyo Aoba and Mini Yaemori, giving the crossover a concrete seiyuu hook beyond the franchise pairing itself.
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Its reception is notably niche: with 1,036 MAL votes, a 5.78 score, rank #11576, and popularity #9963, it reads less like a broad comedy hit and more like a bonus item for franchise completists.

Fun Facts & Trivia

Fun fact 1: Temple x Kanojo, Okarishimasu is tagged simply as Comedy and has no MAL theme tags, which is unusual for a crossover built around two very specific franchise identities.
Fun fact 2: The short finished airing after only four episodes, placing it firmly in the modern promotional mini-anime category rather than the seasonal rom-com lineup.
Fun fact 3: A user review on MAL explicitly identifies it as a collaboration and promotional short between Rent-A-Girlfriend and Temple, which helps explain why it has limited traction outside existing fandoms.
Fun fact 4: The Rent-A-Girlfriend side arrives with a polarized reputation: web reactions praise moments of emotional depth and later heartwarming material, while just as often criticizing the series for cringe-worthy behavior and an unrelatable protagonist.
Fun fact 5: Yuu Serizawa’s double role as Tsukuyo Aoba and Mini Yaemori is the cleanest trivia hook in the cast list, because she bridges both sides of the crossover in the same production.