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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

6.82015TV-142 seasonsJapanese

Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has a dream. His dream is to create the best visual novel game ever. The main heroine for this game and the inspiration for this dream is a background character named Megumi Kato who somehow stumbles into main character-esque traits in his eyes. To complete the game in time he has to call upon the aid of his anime loving professional friends who aren't so keen on the choice of his main heroine.

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Starring

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Kiyono Yasuno, Saori Onishi

Season 1

Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself. He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illustrate and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to write the script for his visual novel, while he directs. Super-group now in hand, Tomoya only needs an inspiration to base his project on, and luckily meets the beautiful, docile Megumi Katou, who he then models his main character after. Using what knowledge he has, Tomoya creates a new doujin circle with hopes to touch the hearts of those who play their game. What he does not realize, is that to invoke these emotions, the creators have had to experience the same feelings in their own lives.

1.An Error-Ridden Prologue

A chance encounter with a beautiful girl during spring break inspires Tomoya to make a dating simulation video game. He tries recruiting Eriri and Utaha to assist him.

23 minJan 16, 2015

2.A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Tomoya asks Megumi out and gives her a lecture on how a perfect heroine should be like. He invites her to his home for an even more detailed lesson!

23 minJan 23, 2015

3.Retake the Climax

Tomoya continues to procrastinate despite a fast approaching deadline for his project proposal. Eriri and Utaha wonder if he's really serious about creating a dating sim.

23 minJan 30, 2015

4.Budget, Deadline and New Development

Tomoya sets up a meeting with his recruits to discuss the game. After seeing Megumi with a boy, he can't help but feel jealous!

23 minFeb 6, 2015

5.The Date Event of Crossing Paths

Utaha manages to write out the plot of their game, but it might not be what Tomoya is looking for. Megumi and Tomoya go on a date.

23 minFeb 13, 2015

6.Deciding the Night for Two

Tomoya leaves Kato in the middle of their date to meet up with Utaha. She takes him to a hotel, and they spend the night together. Alone…

23 minFeb 20, 2015

7.Friend, Foe or a New Character

While Tomoya is preparing for the Summer Comiket, two familiar faces from his past show up. Will this affect his game and all the preparations?

23 minFeb 27, 2015

8.A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.

23 minMar 6, 2015

9.One-on-one Route After 8 Years

After Tomoya hurts Eriri's feelings by praising Izumi's book, Utaha and Megumi urge him to make up with her in order to keep their group together.

23 minMar 13, 2015

10.A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

After an argument with her dad, Michiru runs away and decides to crash at Tomoya's place for a while. In the circle meeting, it is decided that background music is needed for the game. Will they find someone to help them out?

23 minMar 20, 2015

11.Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

Tomoya continues his attempts to recruit Michiru to his cause. Her critical words, however, cause Tomoya to question the dedication of his circle's members.

23 minMar 27, 2015

12.The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.

23 minApr 3, 2015

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

AnimationComedy

Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has a dream. His dream is to create the best visual novel game ever. The main heroine for this game and the inspiration for this dream is a background character named Megumi Kato who somehow stumbles into main character-esque traits in his eyes. To complete the game in time he has to call upon the aid of his anime loving professional friends who aren't so keen on the choice of his main heroine.

Information

Released
Jan 16, 2015
Episode length
23m
Seasons
2
Episodes
23
Status
Ended

Language & origin

Original audio
Japanese
Country
JP
Rating
TV-14

Networks

Network
Fuji TV

People in this story

Yoshitsugu MatsuokaAki Tomoya (voice)
Kiyono YasunoMegumi Kato (voice)
Saori OnishiEriri Spencer Sawamura (voice)
Ai KayanoUtaha Kasumigaoka (voice)
Sayuri YahagiMichiru Hyodo (voice)
Chinatsu AkasakiIzumi Hashima (voice)
Tetsuya KakiharaIori Hashima (voice)

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