The BEST episodes of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend season 1

Every episode of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend season 1, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend season 1!

The life of Tomoyo Aki, a highschool otaku working part time to support his BD hoarding. With remarkable luck, he bumps head-first into, Megumi Kato, the most beautiful girl he has ever seen. Naturally, the meeting twists his life into a complicated torrent of relationships. Eriri Spencer Sawamura, his half-foreigner childhood friend who's always valued her relationship with MC. Kasumigaoka Utaha, a cold, composed renowned literary genius who shoves everyone aside from our protagonist. What is this? An eroge introduction? The tale of a small not quite doujin circle, but not quite indie studio's journey through the tough territory of comiket and beyond.

Last Updated: 11/25/2024Network: Fuji TVStatus: Ended
Deciding the Night for Two
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8.01
76 votes

#1 - Deciding the Night for Two

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 2/20/2015

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…

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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One-on-one Route After 8 Years
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7.81
47 votes

#2 - One-on-one Route After 8 Years

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 3/13/2015

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.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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Retake the Climax
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7.77
101 votes

#3 - Retake the Climax

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 1/30/2015

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.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots
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7.77
47 votes

#4 - Ready to Start Resolving the Subplots

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 3/27/2015

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.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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The Date Event of Crossing Paths
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7.75
76 votes

#5 - The Date Event of Crossing Paths

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 2/13/2015

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.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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Friend, Foe or a New Character
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7.53
73 votes

#6 - Friend, Foe or a New Character

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 2/27/2015

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?

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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An Error-Ridden Prologue
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7.50
142 votes

#7 - An Error-Ridden Prologue

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 1/16/2015

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.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode
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7.48
46 votes

#8 - A Wingman's Traumatic Recollection Mode

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 3/6/2015

Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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A Melody of Reminiscing and Support
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7.41
49 votes

#9 - A Melody of Reminiscing and Support

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 3/20/2015

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?

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag
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7.39
106 votes

#10 - A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 1/23/2015

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!

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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Budget, Deadline and New Development
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7.35
101 votes

#11 - Budget, Deadline and New Development

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 2/6/2015

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!

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
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7.32
47 votes

#12 - The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 3/27/2015

The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.

Directors: Kanta Kamei
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