Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
An anime-loving student decides to make the ultimate visual novel and pulls together a small team of talented friends to help. As deadlines loom, their creative clashes, awkward feelings, and everyday school life turn the project into a messy but heartfelt push to build something they can be proud of.
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Season 1
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E1
An Error-Ridden Prologue
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.
Jan 16, 2015 · 22m -
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E2
A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
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!
Jan 23, 2015 · 22m -
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E3
Retake the Climax
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.
Jan 30, 2015 · 22m -
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E4
Budget, Deadline and New Development
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!
Feb 6, 2015 · 22m -
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E5
The Date Event of Crossing Paths
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.
Feb 13, 2015 · 22m -
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E6
Deciding the Night for Two
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…
Feb 20, 2015 · 22m -
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E7
Friend, Foe or a New Character
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?
Feb 27, 2015 · 22m -
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E8
A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
Mar 6, 2015 · 22m -
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E9
One-on-one Route After 8 Years
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.
Mar 13, 2015 · 22m -
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E10
A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
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?
Mar 20, 2015 · 22m -
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E11
Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
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.
Mar 27, 2015 · 22m -
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E12
The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
Apr 3, 2015 · 22m