Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Saekano
Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata
Genres
- Comedy
- Ecchi
- Romance
Tags
all 16- OtherOtaku Culture93
- RomanceFemale Harem90
- RomanceHeterosexual90
- OtherSoftware Development85
- Main CastMale Protagonist84
- OtherMeta81
- Main CastPrimarily Female Cast80
- SceneSchool Club79
- ArtsWriting76
- GameVideo Games72
- TraitsKuudere70
- TraitsTsundere63
- Main CastEnsemble Cast60
- SceneSchool44
- TraitsNudity40
- ArtsDrawing40
Genres: Comedy, Ecchi, Romance. Tags: Otaku Culture, Female Harem, Heterosexual, Software Development, Male Protagonist, Meta, Primarily Female Cast, School Club, Writing, Video Games, Kuudere, Tsundere.
#2288
Ranked
#329
Popularity
4.6K
Favorites
165.3K
Members
#5
This Season
Popular TV
#8
This Season
Rated TV
#293
All Time
Popular TV
Episode Progress
Complete12 / 12 episodes aired
All 12 episodes available on Amazon, Amazon Prime Video, Bilibili TV, Crunchyroll
- Premiered
- Winter 2015
- Aired
- Jan 16, 2015 – Mar 27, 2015
- Broadcast
- Friday · 00:50:00
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 34m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
Alternative Titles
ja冴えない彼女〈ヒロイン〉の育てかた
en-x-romajiSaenai Heroine no Sodatekata
esSaekano: Cómo Educar a una Novia Aburrida
enSaenai Kanojo no Sodate-kata
deSaekano? How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
thวิธีปั้นสาวบ้านให้มาเป็นนางเอกของผม
ja冴えない彼女の育てかた
enSaekano
zh路人女主的养成方法
Synopsis
Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself. He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illustrate and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to write the script for his visual novel, while he directs. Super-group now in hand, Tomoya only needs an inspiration to base his project on, and luckily meets the beautiful, docile Megumi Katou, who he then models his main character after. Using what knowledge he has, Tomoya creates a new doujin circle with hopes to touch the hearts of those who play their game. What he does not realize, is that to invoke these emotions, the creators have had to experience the same feelings in their own lives. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Synopsis
Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself.
He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illus
Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself.
He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illustrate and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to write the script for his visual novel, while he directs. Super-group now in hand, Tomoya only needs an inspiration to base his project on, and luckily meets the beautiful, docile Megumi Katou, who he then models his main character after.
Using what knowledge he has, Tomoya creates a new doujin circle with hopes to touch the hearts of those who play their game. What he does not realize, is that to invoke these emotions, the creators have had to experience the same feelings in their own lives.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself. He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illus
Tomoya Aki, an otaku, has been obsessed with collecting anime and light novels for years, attaching himself to various series with captivating stories and characters. Now, he wants to have a chance of providing the same experience for others by creating his own game, but unfortunately, Tomoya cannot do this task by himself. He successfully recruits childhood friend Eriri Spencer Sawamura to illustrate and literary elitist Utaha Kasumigaoka to write the script for his visual novel, while he directs. Super-group now in hand, Tomoya only needs an inspiration to base his project on, and luckily meets the beautiful, docile Megumi Katou, who he then models his main character after. Using what knowledge he has, Tomoya creates a new doujin circle with hopes to touch the hearts of those who play their game. What he does not realize, is that to invoke these emotions, the creators have had to experience the same feelings in their own lives. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Franchise Timeline
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is entry 2 of 5 in the Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend watch order, continuing the story after Saekano: Fan Service of Love and Youth.
Franchise Timeline
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
Essential·Core entries only — skip filler and side content
- Saekano: Fan Service of Love and YouthSeason 12015
- Saekano: How to Raise a Boring GirlfriendSeason 22015
- Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flat - Fan Service of Love and Pure heartMain Story #3 (SPECIAL)2017
- Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flatSeason 42017
- Saekano the Movie: FinaleMain Story #5 (MOVIE)2019
Complete·Everything including OVAs, specials & side stories
Platform Scores
MAL
7.47
AniList
73 / 100
Kitsu
75 / 100
AniList Trend
180
Episode Guide
Aired so far: 12 / 12
Main Story
12 / 12
100%
Latest Aired
Episode 12
Remaining
Fully available
Aired so far
Theme Songs
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many episodes are there in Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
This series consists of 12 episodes in total. Each episode has a standard runtime of approximately 23 minutes.
Is Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend a finished series?
Yes, the series is considered finished. It originally aired during the winter 2015 season.
Where can I watch Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend online?
You can stream the series through official platforms including Amazon and Crunchyroll.
What is the premise of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
The story follows otaku Tomoya Aki, who dreams of creating his own visual novel game. To achieve this, he recruits his talented childhood friend Sawamura, Eriri Spencer and the literary elitist Kasumigaoka, Utaha to help him develop the project.
What is the correct watch order for the Saekano franchise?
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend is the second entry in a five-part franchise. You should start with the prequel Saekano: Fan Service of Love and Youth before moving on to this series.
Who is the production team behind Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
The anime was produced by studio A-1 Pictures and directed by Kamei, Kanta. Key staff members also include Maruto, Fumiaki, Hyakkoku, Hajime, and Takase, Tomoaki.
What should I watch if I liked Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
If you enjoyed this series, fans often recommend similar titles like The Pet Girl of Sakurasou, My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, and Remake Our Life!.
Are there any sequels to Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend?
Yes, the story continues in the sequel Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flat and its follow-up Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend .flat - Fan Service of Love and Pure heart.
Information
- Type
- TV
- Status
- Finished
- Country
- Japan
- Premiered
- Winter 2015
- Aired
- Jan 16, 2015 – Mar 27, 2015
- Broadcast
- Friday · 00:50:00
- Episodes
- 12 / 12
- Duration
- 23 min
- Time to Complete
- 4h 34m
- Rating
- PG - Children
- Studio
- A-1 Pictures
Alternative Titles
ja冴えない彼女〈ヒロイン〉の育てかた
en-x-romajiSaenai Heroine no Sodatekata
esSaekano: Cómo Educar a una Novia Aburrida
enSaenai Kanojo no Sodate-kata
deSaekano? How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend
thวิธีปั้นสาวบ้านให้มาเป็นนางเอกของผม
ja冴えない彼女の育てかた
enSaekano
zh路人女主的养成方法
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