The romantic comedy phenomenon The 100 Girlfriends Who Really, Really, Really, Really, Really Love You (known to fans as 100 Kanojo) is officially returning for a third season. The announcement comes after months of fan speculation and record viewership from its previous two runs.
This continuation ensures that Rentarō Aijō’s outrageous love story — and the ever-expanding “Rentarō Family” — will keep winning hearts (and laughs) well into 2026.
Story Synopsis
Based on the manga by Rikito Nakamura and illustrated by Yukiko Nozawa, The 100 Girlfriends follows the life of Rentarō Aijō, a high schooler cursed and blessed by fate. After 100 failed romances, the God of Love reveals that Rentarō is destined to meet 100 true soulmates — but if he rejects any of them, they’ll die.
Determined to protect them all, Rentarō takes on the impossible task of loving every one of his girlfriends equally. What begins as an absurd setup quickly evolves into one of anime’s most chaotic yet heartfelt romantic comedies.
Season 1 aired in late 2023, introducing the concept and first few girlfriends. Season 2 followed in early 2025, expanding both the cast and the emotional stakes. The third season, announced in October 2025, promises to push this bizarrely wholesome premise even further.
Publication or Announcement Details
- Announcement Date: October 18, 2025
- Scheduled Premiere: 2026 (exact date TBD)
- Animation Studio: Bibury Animation Studios
- Streaming: Crunchyroll (worldwide), Muse Asia (regional)
- Previous Seasons:
- Season 1 — October 8 to December 24, 2023
- Season 2 — January 12 to March 30, 2025
This new season was confirmed after the success of Season 2’s finale, which adapted only a fraction of the manga’s 23 volumes published so far — leaving plenty of story left to tell.
Character / Key Figure Summaries
Rentarō Aijō
The eternal romantic at the story’s center, Rentarō is cursed to love all 100 of his destined partners or risk their deaths. His compassion, honesty, and chaotic determination to make everyone happy make him one of anime’s most uniquely absurd protagonists.
Hakari Hanazono & Karane Inda
Rentarō’s first two girlfriends — the heart of the series’ opening act. Hakari’s sweet, affectionate nature contrasts with Karane’s fiery temper, but both remain unwaveringly loyal. Their acceptance of Rentarō’s growing list of girlfriends sets the tone for the show’s wild yet surprisingly wholesome energy.
Did You Know?
- The manga began serialization in Weekly Young Jump in 2019 and reached 23 volumes by September 2025.
- Each girlfriend introduced in the story is based on a different romantic-comedy archetype — from shy tsundere to high-energy genki girl.
- A viral February 2025 episode featured a hilarious Dragon Ball parody, praised by fans for its clever meta-humor.
- Season 2 concluded with Rentarō still having nearly 90 soulmates left to meet, making Season 3 just another step in his 100-girlfriend marathon.
With its next season set for 2026, 100 Kanojo remains one of the most self-aware, over-the-top romantic comedies in anime — and its fanbase is only growing stronger.
