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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

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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Episodes

  1. 1

    An Error-Ridden Prologue

    Jan 16, 201523 min

    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.

  2. 2

    A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

    Jan 23, 201523 min

    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!

  3. 3

    Retake the Climax

    Jan 30, 201523 min

    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.

  4. 4

    Budget, Deadline and New Development

    Feb 6, 201523 min

    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!

  5. 5

    The Date Event of Crossing Paths

    Feb 13, 201523 min

    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.

  6. 6

    Deciding the Night for Two

    Feb 20, 201523 min

    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…

  7. 7

    Friend, Foe or a New Character

    Feb 27, 201523 min

    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?

  8. 8

    A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

    Mar 6, 201523 min

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

  9. 9

    One-on-one Route After 8 Years

    Mar 13, 201523 min

    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.

  10. 10

    A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

    Mar 20, 201523 min

    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?

  11. 11

    Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

    Mar 27, 201523 min

    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.

  12. 12

    The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

    Apr 3, 201523 min

    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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