Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
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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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1Episode 1An Error-Ridden Prologue
23 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.
2Episode 2A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
23 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!
3Episode 3Retake the Climax
23 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.
4Episode 4Budget, Deadline and New Development
23 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!
5Episode 5The Date Event of Crossing Paths
23 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.
6Episode 6Deciding the Night for Two
23 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…
7Episode 7Friend, Foe or a New Character
23 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?
8Episode 8A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
23 min
Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
9Episode 9One-on-one Route After 8 Years
23 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.
10Episode 10A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
23 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?
11Episode 11Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
23 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.
12Episode 12The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
23 min
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
