The BEST episodes of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist

Every episode of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist!

In the "two-way unrequited love" story, high school student Wataru Sajō is in love with his gorgeous classmate Aika Natsukawa. Aika finds him to be a nuisance, but he dreams of her mutual love every day and continues to approach her. One day though, he suddenly wakes up from this "dream." In order to get back his sense of reality, he recognizes his position and stays away from Aika. But now for some reason Aika is completely shaken.

Last Updated: 9/23/2024Network: TV TokyoStatus: Ended
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You Smell Like Sweat... You Must've Worked Hard
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7.43
21 votes

#1 - You Smell Like Sweat... You Must've Worked Hard

Season 1 - Episode 11 - Aired 9/12/2023

For the first time in a while, Aika and Wataru spend some time alone together. Aika works up the courage and offers Wataru a proposal.

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Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff!
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7.32
22 votes

#2 - Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff!

Season 1 - Episode 10 - Aired 9/5/2023

Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.

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Because, You are Where I Belong!
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7.30
23 votes

#3 - Because, You are Where I Belong!

Season 1 - Episode 12 - Aired 9/19/2023

Aika stops by Wataru's part-time job once again to invite him over to her house. Can Wataru and Aika be honest about their respective feelings?

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Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please.
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7.29
24 votes

#4 - Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please.

Season 1 - Episode 9 - Aired 8/29/2023

Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!

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You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing.
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7.24
25 votes

#5 - You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing.

Season 1 - Episode 7 - Aired 8/15/2023

It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!

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Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside?
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7.06
32 votes

#6 - Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside?

Season 1 - Episode 5 - Aired 8/1/2023

Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.

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Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing?
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7.03
31 votes

#7 - Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing?

Season 1 - Episode 3 - Aired 7/18/2023

Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.

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Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It
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7.00
29 votes

#8 - Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It

Season 1 - Episode 4 - Aired 7/25/2023

Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.

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For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie
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6.94
31 votes

#9 - For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie

Season 1 - Episode 2 - Aired 7/11/2023

Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?

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End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait!
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6.90
31 votes

#10 - End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait!

Season 1 - Episode 6 - Aired 8/8/2023

Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.

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I Like You. Please Go Out With Me
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6.89
37 votes

#11 - I Like You. Please Go Out With Me

Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 7/4/2023

Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He dreams of dating her, but he's also perceived as the "stalker guy."

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Aren't You Way Too Guilty?
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6.68
22 votes

#12 - Aren't You Way Too Guilty?

Season 1 - Episode 8 - Aired 8/22/2023

Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.

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