Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

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Episodes

#1An Error-Ridden PrologueA 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.2015-01-16 · 22m

#2A Girlfriend Without a Raised FlagTomoya 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!2015-01-23 · 22m

#3Retake the ClimaxTomoya 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.2015-01-30 · 22m

#4Budget, Deadline and New DevelopmentTomoya sets up a meeting with his recruits to discuss the game. After seeing Megumi with a boy, he can't help but feel jealous!2015-02-06 · 22m

#5The Date Event of Crossing PathsUtaha 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.2015-02-13 · 22m

#6Deciding the Night for TwoTomoya 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…2015-02-20 · 22m

#7Friend, Foe or a New CharacterWhile Tomoya is preparing for the Summer Comiket, two familiar faces from his past show up. Will this affect his game and all the preparations?2015-02-27 · 22m

#8A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection ModeMegumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.2015-03-06 · 22m

#9One-on-one Route After 8 YearsAfter 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.2015-03-13 · 22m

#10A Melody of Reminiscing and SupportAfter 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…2015-03-20 · 22m

#11Ready to Start Resolving the SubplotsTomoya continues his attempts to recruit Michiru to his cause. Her critical words, however, cause Tomoya to question the dedication of his circle's members.2015-03-27 · 22m

#12The Ups and Downs at the End of Each DayThe group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.2015-03-27 · 22m

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Quick facts

Episodes12

Seasons1

StatusFinished

Aired2015

Japanese title: 冴えない彼女〈ヒロイン〉の育てかた
Also known as: Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata, Saenai Kanojo no Sodate-kata

Synopsis

One day, an otaku high school student Tomoya Aki has a fateful encounter with a girl. This meeting inspires Tomoya to design his very own “gal-game” featuring a heroine modeled after the girl he saw. In order to make his desire a reality, Tomoya must persuade a few eccentric “creators” such as the ace member of the art club, Eriri Spencer Sawamura and the school’s top student, Utaha Kasumigaoka to join his development team. Meanwhile, Tomoya is shocked to learn that the girl he idolized as his muse for this whole project was none other than his boring classmate, Megumi Kato! (Source: Crunchyroll)