Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend (2015)

6.8 (85 votes)
2 Seasons
January 16, 2015
Japanese
Animation Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Network

Fuji TV

Episodes

An Error-Ridden Prologue
E1

An Error-Ridden Prologue

Jan 16, 2015
23 min
6.0

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
E2

A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Jan 23, 2015
23 min
7.0

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
E3

Retake the Climax

Jan 30, 2015
23 min
7.0

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
E4

Budget, Deadline and New Development

Feb 6, 2015
23 min
7.0

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
E5

The Date Event of Crossing Paths

Feb 13, 2015
23 min
7.5

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
E6

Deciding the Night for Two

Feb 20, 2015
23 min
4.2

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
E7

Friend, Foe or a New Character

Feb 27, 2015
23 min
7.0

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
E8

A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

Mar 6, 2015
23 min
6.5

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
E9

One-on-one Route After 8 Years

Mar 13, 2015
23 min
7.0

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
E10

A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

Mar 20, 2015
23 min
4.0

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
E11

Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

Mar 27, 2015
23 min
6.0

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
E12

The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

Apr 3, 2015
23 min
6.5

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

Cast

Trailer

Details

Original Title

冴えない彼女の育てかた

Status

Ended

Seasons

2

Episodes

23

Production

A-1 Pictures, Aniplex, Fuji Television Network