TV-Series
Description
Tomoya Aki, a high school student and avid otaku, aspires to create a visual novel inspired by the heroines of his favorite games. To bring his vision to life, he recruits a team of talented individuals: Eriri Spencer Sawamura, his childhood friend and a skilled illustrator; Utaha Kasumigaoka, a renowned light novel author; and Michiru Hyodo, a music composer. The central figure in Tomoya’s project is Megumi Kato, a seemingly ordinary and unremarkable classmate whom he chooses as the model for his game’s heroine, believing her “boring” personality can be transformed into something captivating.

The narrative explores the dynamics of the group as they navigate the challenges of game development, balancing their creative ambitions with personal conflicts and growing relationships. Eriri and Utaha, both harboring feelings for Tomoya, frequently clash due to their competitive personalities and differing approaches to their work. Megumi, initially passive and indifferent, gradually becomes more involved in the project, her subtle charm and quiet determination influencing the group in unexpected ways.

As the story progresses, the characters confront their insecurities and aspirations. Eriri struggles with the pressure of living up to her reputation as a prodigious artist, while Utaha grapples with her desire for recognition and her feelings for Tomoya. Michiru, though initially a secondary figure, contributes her musical talents and provides emotional support to the group. Megumi’s role evolves from a mere inspiration to an active participant, her understated personality proving to be a source of strength and stability for the team.

The series delves into themes of creativity, collaboration, and personal growth, highlighting the complexities of relationships within a creative endeavor. The characters’ interactions are marked by humor, tension, and moments of introspection, as they work toward completing their visual novel while navigating the ups and downs of their personal lives. The narrative balances comedic elements with emotional depth, offering a nuanced portrayal of its characters and their journey.
Information
Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Flat
冴えない彼女の育てかた♭
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 11
Movie/Episode length: 22 min.
Date: 04/13/2017
Categories
Genre
DramaComedyRomance
Tags
EcchiHarem
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Episodes
Staffel 1
14Fan Service of Love and Pure Heart
15Way of Two Boring Rivals's Encounter
16Turning Point of Earnest and Real
17First Draft, Second Draft and Great Long Thinking
18New Route of Two Nights and Three Days
19Deadline or Awakening
20The Deadline Buried in Snow
21The New Plan of Revenge
22The Girl Who Didn't Break the Flag
23Graduation with a Twist
24And the Rivals Will Challenge God
25Resume and Start the Game
Cast
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Kanta Kamei
  • Episode Director
    Kanta Kamei
    Hideaki Onishi
    Takahiro Kawakoshi
    Akihisa Shibata
    Shige Fukase
    Yūsuke Maruyama
    Michiru Itabisashi
    Kazuki Ōhashi
    Noriko Hashimoto
  • Music
    Hajime Hyakkoku
  • Original Character Design
    Kurehito Misaki
  • Chief Animation Director
    Yu Kurihara
    Yūki Fukuchi
    Tomoaki Takase
  • Sound Director
    Akiko Fujita
  • Producer
    Manabu Jingūji
    Takumi Morii
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Masashi Ishihama
    Kanta Kamei
    Satoshi Sakai
    Shin'ya Segawa
  • Unit Director
    Masashi Ishihama
    Satoshi Sakai
    Takahiro Kawakoshi
  • Original creator
  • Character Design
    Tomoaki Takase
  • Animation Director
    Yuriko Ikehara
    Masaru Yoshioka
    Daisuke Takemoto
    Kazuko Nakayama
    Tsuyoshi Kawada
    Yumi Shimizu
    Kazuya Saitō
    Eisuke Matsubara
    Yuuko Yoshida
    Eiichi Tominaga
    Yumiko Tachibana
    Hiroyuki Yoshii
    Yūichi Fujimaki
    Tomoaki Takase
    Yuichiro Mizutani
    Kazumasa Ishida
    Yuri Nakajima
    Saori Hosoda
    Yūki Nakano
    Itsuki Takemoto
    Yuki Fukuda
  • Director of Photography
    Yuichiro Tozawa
    Saburou Yamamoto
Production
  • Production
    Saenai♭ na Production Committee
    Relations
    Music
    Insert songs
    Ep. 8
    “ETERNAL♭”
    Ep. 11
    “DOUBLE RAINBOW DREAMS”
    Ep. 11
    “GLISTENING♭”