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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.
- Cast:
- Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Kiyono Yasuno, Saori Onishi, Ai Kayano
- Language:
- Japanese
- Country:
- Japan
- Network:
- Fuji TV
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Seasons
Season 1
Episodes
E01
Episode 1
★ 6.0An Error-Ridden Prologue
2015-01-16 · 22mA 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.
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E02
Episode 2
★ 7.0A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
2015-01-23 · 22mTomoya 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!
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E03
Episode 3
★ 7.0Retake the Climax
2015-01-30 · 22mTomoya 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.
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E04
Episode 4
★ 7.0Budget, Deadline and New Development
2015-02-06 · 22mTomoya sets up a meeting with his recruits to discuss the game. After seeing Megumi with a boy, he can't help but feel jealous!
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E05
Episode 5
★ 7.5The Date Event of Crossing Paths
2015-02-13 · 22mUtaha 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.
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E06
Episode 6
★ 4.2Deciding the Night for Two
2015-02-20 · 22mTomoya 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…
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E07
Episode 7
★ 7.0Friend, Foe or a New Character
2015-02-27 · 22mWhile Tomoya is preparing for the Summer Comiket, two familiar faces from his past show up. Will this affect his game and all the preparations?
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E08
Episode 8
★ 6.5A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
2015-03-06 · 22mMegumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
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E09
Episode 9
★ 7.0One-on-one Route After 8 Years
2015-03-13 · 22mAfter 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.
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E10
Episode 10
★ 3.8A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
2015-03-20 · 22mAfter 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?
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E11
Episode 11
★ 6.0Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
2015-03-27 · 22mTomoya continues his attempts to recruit Michiru to his cause. Her critical words, however, cause Tomoya to question the dedication of his circle's members.
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E12
Episode 12
★ 6.5The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
2015-04-03 · 22mThe group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
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Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Aki Tomoya (voice)
Kiyono Yasuno
Megumi Kato (voice)
Saori Onishi
Eriri Spencer Sawamura (voice)
Ai Kayano
Utaha Kasumigaoka (voice)
Sayuri Yahagi
Michiru Hyodo (voice)
Chinatsu Akasaki
Izumi Hashima (voice)
Tetsuya Kakihara
Iori Hashima (voice)
