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Girls Beyond the Wasteland

Girls Beyond the Wasteland

122016•24m•7.4/10
AnimationDramaComedy

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7.4/10(46)

Buntarou doesn't know what he wants to do in the future. He does not have any kind of dream that he wants to pursue, so currently he just spends his days hanging around with his friends. One day, his classmate Sayuki asks him if he wants to help with development of a gal game. She says that she had become interested in his help after she read one of his works intended for the drama club. Buntarou doesn't know anything about gal games, but Sayuki claims that she has the ability to make it a success. Can they make the game, and will it be a success like she claims it will be? This is the story of youths taking a daring step into the unknown...

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Production

project No.9, Warner Bros. Japan, ASCII Media Works, THE KLOCKWORX, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Lantis, Sotsu, COSPA, Medicos Entertainment

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 7, 2016

Last Aired

March 24, 2016

Networks

Tokyo MX

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
US
No providers available for this region.
Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Girls Who Chase After Their Dreams
E1
Girls Who Chase After Their Dreams
Air date: 2016-01-07
After viewing a skit Buntarou wrote for their school’s drama club, Sayuki asks him out on what might be considered a date. However, she has an odd ulterior motive.
This Is Another Spring of Youth
E2
This Is Another Spring of Youth
Air date: 2016-01-14
Buntarou is still reeling from the previous day’s events when Saiyuki reveals her plan, which is already underway and only missing the key component: a team.
It’s the First Time
E3
It’s the First Time
Air date: 2016-01-21
The group gets together for a “camp” to brainstorm ideas for their first project. However, an argument between Sayuki and Teruha may leave the team lacking a programmer!
A Melody of Selfishness and Subtraction
E4
A Melody of Selfishness and Subtraction
Air date: 2016-01-28
Buntarou comes down with a case of writer's block, and the stress begins to take its toll on Yuki. With both writer and artist in a creative slump, what can Kuroda do to help?
What You Can See in the Storm
E5
What You Can See in the Storm
Air date: 2016-02-04
After another heated argument, Ando fires herself. In an attempt to coax her back, Buntarou signs on to help Ando's family fishing business with dangerous results.
This Is the So-Called Fanservice Episode
E6
This Is the So-Called Fanservice Episode
Air date: 2016-02-11
The group heads to the beach to replicate beloved fanservice tropes, but will incurable fissures begin to form as Kuroda and Buntarou come to an understanding?
As Always, It's a Different You
E7
As Always, It's a Different You
Air date: 2016-02-18
Bunta’s having a seriously bad case of writer’s block. The group attempts to stimulate his imagination by acting out one odd scenario after another!
Shut Away in Summer
E8
Shut Away in Summer
Air date: 2016-02-25
Bunta is under house arrest! Kuroda enlists the entire team to "help" Bunta get past his writer's block the old fashioned way: he can't leave until he finishes the script.
Because I Love You
E9
Because I Love You
Air date: 2016-03-03
The team heads to the recording studio to put Yuka’s voice to their main character, Kirika. However, with the studio on a schedule, can Yuka do the quality job she wants?
Typhoon Attack
E10
Typhoon Attack
Air date: 2016-03-10
Rokuhara releases the demo of their first game! As they read reviews, they get word that veteran development team, Typhoon, wants to meet them, but it might be risky.
This Might Be the Beginning
E11
This Might Be the Beginning
Air date: 2016-03-17
The group discovers the truth behind Kuroda's intentions for creating the bishoujo game. Betrayed, Buntarou and the others abandon her just before the game's completion.
Girls Beyond the Wasteland
E12
Girls Beyond the Wasteland
Air date: 2016-03-24
The members of Rokuhara await the news of their win or loss against the game company Typhoon. When the results come in, why does Kuroda want to break up the team?

Cast

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Toshiyuki Toyonaga

Atomu Kai (voice)

Satomi Akesaka

Satomi Akesaka

Teruha Andou (voice)

Kana Hanazawa

Kana Hanazawa

Yuuka Kobayakawa (voice)

Seiichiro Yamashita

Seiichiro Yamashita

Buntarou Houjou (voice)

Haruka Chisuga

Haruka Chisuga

Sayuki Kuroda (voice)

Satomi Sato

Satomi Sato

Uguisu Yuuki (voice)

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