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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

TV-142015•23m•6.8/10
AnimationComedy

Ratings

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6.8/10(85)

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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Production

A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network, KADOKAWA Fujimi Shobo BC, KADOKAWA, Kyoraku Industrial Holdings, Kansai Television, dentsu, Good Smile Company, COSPA

Language

JA

Status

Ended

First Aired

January 16, 2015

Last Aired

June 23, 2017

Networks

Fuji TV

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
An Error-Ridden Prologue
E1
An Error-Ridden Prologue
Air date: 2015-01-16
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.
A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
E2
A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
Air date: 2015-01-23
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!
Retake the Climax
E3
Retake the Climax
Air date: 2015-01-30
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.
Budget, Deadline and New Development
E4
Budget, Deadline and New Development
Air date: 2015-02-06
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!
The Date Event of Crossing Paths
E5
The Date Event of Crossing Paths
Air date: 2015-02-13
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.
Deciding the Night for Two
E6
Deciding the Night for Two
Air date: 2015-02-20
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…
Friend, Foe or a New Character
E7
Friend, Foe or a New Character
Air date: 2015-02-27
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?
A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
E8
A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
Air date: 2015-03-06
Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
One-on-one Route After 8 Years
E9
One-on-one Route After 8 Years
Air date: 2015-03-13
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.
A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
E10
A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
Air date: 2015-03-20
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?
Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
E11
Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
Air date: 2015-03-27
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.
The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
E12
The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
Air date: 2015-04-03
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.

Cast

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka

Aki Tomoya (voice)

Kiyono Yasuno

Kiyono Yasuno

Megumi Kato (voice)

Saori Onishi

Saori Onishi

Eriri Spencer Sawamura (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Utaha Kasumigaoka (voice)

Sayuri Yahagi

Sayuri Yahagi

Michiru Hyodo (voice)

Chinatsu Akasaki

Chinatsu Akasaki

Izumi Hashima (voice)

Tetsuya Kakihara

Tetsuya Kakihara

Iori Hashima (voice)

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