Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Season 1

12 episodes · Jan 16, 2015

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.

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  • An Error-Ridden Prologue
    S1E1

    An Error-Ridden Prologue

    Jan 16, 201523m

    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.

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  • A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
    S1E2

    A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

    Jan 23, 201523m

    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!

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  • Retake the Climax
    S1E3

    Retake the Climax

    Jan 30, 201523m

    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.

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  • Budget, Deadline and New Development
    S1E4

    Budget, Deadline and New Development

    Feb 6, 201523m

    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!

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  • The Date Event of Crossing Paths
    S1E5

    The Date Event of Crossing Paths

    Feb 13, 201523m

    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.

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  • Deciding the Night for Two
    S1E6

    Deciding the Night for Two

    Feb 20, 201523m

    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…

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  • Friend, Foe or a New Character
    S1E7

    Friend, Foe or a New Character

    Feb 27, 201523m

    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?

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  • A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
    S1E8

    A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

    Mar 6, 201523m

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

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  • One-on-one Route After 8 Years
    S1E9

    One-on-one Route After 8 Years

    Mar 13, 201523m

    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.

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  • A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
    S1E10

    A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

    Mar 20, 201523m

    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?

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  • Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
    S1E11

    Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

    Mar 27, 201523m

    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.

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  • The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
    S1E12

    The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

    Apr 3, 201523m

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

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