Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Seasons

2015

6.9

Aki, a highschool otaku work to support his game making. With remarkable luck, he bumps into Kato, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Naturally, the meeting twists his life into a complicated relationships.

Episode List

S1 • E1

Fan Service of Love and Youth

Tomoya Aki, Megumi Katou, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, Utaha Kasumigaoka and Tomoya's cousin Michiru Hyoudou, all members of a doujin circle called Blessing Software, go out location scouting for their project, a video game.

S1 • 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.

S1 • E2

A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Aki tries to convince Kato to be the heroine in the new game he's planning.

S1 • E3

Retake the Climax

Aki dawdles as a deadline approaches.

S1 • 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!

S1 • 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.

S1 • 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...

S1 • 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?

S1 • 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.

S1 • 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.

S1 • 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?

S1 • 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.