As of July 2026, Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 aired in 2015 with 12 episodes — streaming now on Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Full episode guide and where to watch below.
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Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1

2015 12 Episodes Animation · Comedy ⭐ 7/10

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 is currently streaming on and , and it delivers exactly the kind of comedy that earns a loyal following. A compact run that never overstays its welcome. 92 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka is the obvious draw, but the whole ensemble earns its laughs. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 from the crowd. 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. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka and Kiyono Yasuno lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2015. What keeps Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It rewards viewers regardless of what else is in their watch history. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Yoshitsugu Matsuoka is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

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🎬 Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1 — Episode Guide

E1
An Error-Ridden Prologue
2015-01-16
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.
E2
A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
2015-01-23
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!
E3
Retake the Climax
2015-01-30
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.
E4
Budget, Deadline and New Development
2015-02-06
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!
E5
The Date Event of Crossing Paths
2015-02-13
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.
E6
Deciding the Night for Two
2015-02-20
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…
E7
Friend, Foe or a New Character
2015-02-27
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?
E8
A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
2015-03-06
Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
E9
One-on-one Route After 8 Years
2015-03-13
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.
E10
A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
2015-03-20
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?
E11
Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
2015-03-27
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.
E12
The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
2015-04-03
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.

🎭 Cast of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1

Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Yoshitsugu Matsuoka
Aki Tomoya (voice)
Kiyono Yasuno
Kiyono Yasuno
Megumi Kato (voice)
Saori Onishi
Saori Onishi
Eriri Spencer Sawamura (voice)
Ai Kayano
Ai Kayano
Utaha Kasumigaoka (voice)
Sayuri Yahagi
Sayuri Yahagi
Michiru Hyodo (voice)
Chinatsu Akasaki
Chinatsu Akasaki
Izumi Hashima (voice)
Tetsuya Kakihara
Tetsuya Kakihara
Iori Hashima (voice)

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