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Saekano - How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend

Season 1
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 Kasumiga...
201513 episodes13+
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  1. S1 E1 - Fan Service of Love and Youth

    January 7, 2015
    23min
    13+
    An otaku high school student, Tomoya Aki, designs his very own dating-simulation game. In order to make his desire a reality, Tomoya must persuade a few eccentric "creators" from his school.
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  2. S1 E2 - An Error-Ridden Prologue

    January 14, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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.
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  3. S1 E3 - A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

    January 21, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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!
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  4. S1 E4 - Retake the Climax

    January 28, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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.
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  5. S1 E5 - Budget, Deadline and New Development

    February 4, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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!
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  6. S1 E6 - The Date Event of Crossing Paths

    February 11, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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.
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  7. S1 E7 - Deciding the Night for Two

    February 18, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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…
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  8. S1 E8 - Friend, Foe or a New Character

    February 25, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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?
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  9. S1 E9 - A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

    March 4, 2015
    23min
    13+
    Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
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  10. S1 E10 - One-on-one Route After 8 Years

    March 11, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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.
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  11. S1 E11 - A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

    March 18, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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?
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  12. S1 E12 - Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

    March 25, 2015
    23min
    13+
    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.
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  13. S1 E13 - The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

    March 25, 2015
    23min
    13+
    The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
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