Real Girl

If you are after a comedy that actually makes you laugh out loud, Real Girl is available on streaming right now. Across 2 seasons, the show has had time to find its rhythm and keep it. A 9/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Teppei Uenishi's performance alone is worth the time investment. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

There is a reason Real Girl keeps coming up in conversation. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Real Girl from the crowd. Tsutsui Hikari (a.k.a "Tsuttsun") is a high school student who is content with his virtual life of anime and video games. One day, he gets stuck cleaning the pool with Iroha, a real live girl who is stylish, sassy and known to be easy with boys ... And she aggressively approaches him! Between them, Teppei Uenishi and Yu Serizawa carry the comedy without ever forcing it. The series ran for 2 seasons (2018–2019), building a story that gave its audience time to invest properly. What keeps Real Girl from feeling disposable is a cast that clearly understands the material better than the format usually demands. Every minute repays the time invested, and the whole is greater than the sum of its parts.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in Real Girl. If you have already watched Horimiya: The Missing Pieces, Real Girl is a natural next step. A contained run means every episode is doing real work. Teppei Uenishi is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.

Real Girl wrapped up in 2019 — and 2 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.