Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend 2015
What is Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is a 2015 television series centered on an otaku named Tomoya Aki. The story follows Tomoya as he pursues his dream of creating the best visual novel game ever produced.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2015
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 23
- Runtime
- 23 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 16, 2015
- Last aired
- Jun 23, 2017
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Fuji TV
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Updated
Where to watch
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Overview
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is a 2015 television series centered on an otaku named Tomoya Aki. The story follows Tomoya as he pursues his dream of creating the best visual novel game ever produced. The primary inspiration for this project is Megumi Kato, a background character whom Tomoya perceives as possessing unique traits suitable for a main heroine. To realize his creative vision and complete the game within his desired timeframe, Tomoya recruits a group of professional friends who share his passion for anime. However, these collaborators are initially skeptical of his decision to center the project around Megumi Kato. The series documents the challenges Tomoya faces as he navigates the production process while attempting to reconcile his personal creative goals with the opinions of his peers. Through this collaborative effort, the narrative explores the complexities of game development and the dynamic relationships between the aspiring creator and his chosen heroine.
Should you watch it?
“An aspiring game developer recruits his talented friends to create the ultimate visual novel game.”
- engaging premise
- character-driven narrative
- focus on niche otaku culture
Watch it if you enjoy stories about the creative process behind visual novels.
The series contains themes related to otaku culture and romantic comedy tropes.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 12 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 An Error-Ridden Prologue Jan 16, 2015
- E2 A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag Jan 23, 2015
- E3 Retake the Climax Jan 30, 2015
- E4 Budget, Deadline and New Development Feb 6, 2015
- E5 The Date Event of Crossing Paths Feb 13, 2015
- E6 Deciding the Night for Two Feb 20, 2015
- E7 Friend, Foe or a New Character Feb 27, 2015
- E8 A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode Mar 6, 2015
- E9 One-on-one Route After 8 Years Mar 13, 2015
- E10 A Melody of Reminiscing and Support Mar 20, 2015
- E11 Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots Mar 27, 2015
- E12 The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day Apr 3, 2015
Season 2 · 11 episodes
- E1 The Way of Two Boring Rivals' Encounter Apr 14, 2017
- E2 Turning Point of Earnest and Real Apr 21, 2017
- E3 First Draft, Second Draft and Great Long Thinking Apr 28, 2017
- E4 New Route of Two Nights and Three Days May 5, 2017
- E5 Deadline or Awakening May 12, 2017
- E6 The Deadline Buried in Snow May 19, 2017
- E7 The New Plan of Revenge May 26, 2017
- E8 The Girl Who Didn't Break the Flag Jun 2, 2017
- E9 Graduation with a Twist Jun 9, 2017
- E10 And the Rivals Will Challenge God Jun 16, 2017
- E11 Resume and Start the Game Jun 23, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
It follows Tomoya Aki as he attempts to create a visual novel based on his classmate Megumi Kato.
Who is the main heroine?
The main heroine is Megumi Kato, a classmate whom Tomoya views as having main character potential.
Does Tomoya work alone?
No, he enlists the help of his professional friends who are also fans of anime.
What is Tomoya's goal?
His goal is to create the best visual novel game ever.
Are his friends supportive?
They assist him with the project but are initially skeptical of his choice for the main heroine.