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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Season 1

Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself. He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illustrate and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to write the script for his visual novel, while he directs. Super-group now in hand, Tomoya only needs an inspiration to base his project on, and luckily meets the beautiful, docile Megumi Katou, who he then models his main character after. Using what knowledge he has, Tomoya creates a new doujin circle with hopes to touch the hearts of those who play their game. What he does not realize, is that to invoke these emotions, the creators have had to experience the same feelings in their own lives.

Episodes
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An Error-Ridden Prologue
Episode 123 min2015-01-16

An Error-Ridden Prologue

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
Episode 223 min2015-01-23

A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

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
Episode 323 min2015-01-30

Retake the Climax

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
Episode 423 min2015-02-06

Budget, Deadline and New Development

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
Episode 523 min2015-02-13

The Date Event of Crossing Paths

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
Episode 623 min2015-02-20

Deciding the Night for Two

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
Episode 723 min2015-02-27

Friend, Foe or a New Character

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
Episode 823 min2015-03-06

A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

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
Episode 923 min2015-03-13

One-on-one Route After 8 Years

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
Episode 1023 min2015-03-20

A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

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
Episode 1123 min2015-03-27

Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

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
Episode 1223 min2015-04-03

The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

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

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