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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend: Season 1

12 episodes Premiered Jan 16, 2015 Updated Jul 26, 2026

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is a Japanese anime television series. The story revolves around Tomoya Aki, an otaku who has a dream of creating the best visual novel. He assembles a team consisting of childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura, who will illustrate the game, and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka, who will write the script. Tomoya directs the project, and they create a new doujin circle.

Season overview

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is a Japanese anime television series. The story revolves around Tomoya Aki, an otaku who has a dream of creating the best visual novel. He assembles a team consisting of childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura, who will illustrate the game, and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka, who will write the script. Tomoya directs the project, and they create a new doujin circle.

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Episodes

S1·E1

An Error-Ridden Prologue

Jan 16, 2015 · 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.

S1·E2

A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Jan 23, 2015 · 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!

S1·E3

Retake the Climax

Jan 30, 2015 · 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.

S1·E4

Budget, Deadline and New Development

Feb 6, 2015 · 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!

S1·E5

The Date Event of Crossing Paths

Feb 13, 2015 · 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.

S1·E6

Deciding the Night for Two

Feb 20, 2015 · 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…

S1·E7

Friend, Foe or a New Character

Feb 27, 2015 · 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?

S1·E9

One-on-one Route After 8 Years

Mar 13, 2015 · 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.

S1·E10

A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

Mar 20, 2015 · 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 g

S1·E11

Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

Mar 27, 2015 · 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.