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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

2015 · 2 seasons · 23 episodes · Ended · Fuji TV

Animation, Comedy

TMDB 6.8 · 95 votes

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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.

Episodes

  • S01E01An Error-Ridden Prologue2015-01-1623m

    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.

  • S01E02A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag2015-01-2323m

    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!

  • S01E03Retake the Climax2015-01-3023m

    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.

  • S01E04Budget, Deadline and New Development2015-02-0623m

    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!

  • S01E05The Date Event of Crossing Paths2015-02-1323m

    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.

  • S01E06Deciding the Night for Two2015-02-2023m

    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…

  • S01E07Friend, Foe or a New Character2015-02-2723m

    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?

  • S01E08A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode2015-03-0623m

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

  • S01E09One-on-one Route After 8 Years2015-03-1323m

    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.

  • S01E10A Melody of Reminiscing and Support2015-03-2023m

    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?

  • S01E11Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots2015-03-2723m

    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.

  • S01E12The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day2015-04-0323m

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

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