8.2/1078 votes#1 - 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.
Director: Yuki Ogawa
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.5/1076 votes#2 - 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!
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.6/1071 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.5/1072 votes#4 - 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!
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.5/1072 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.8/1076 votes#6 - 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…
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.6/1070 votes#7 - 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?
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.7/1070 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.8/1072 votes#9 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.5/1073 votes#10 - 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?
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.7/1071 votes#11 - 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.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
8.9/1077 votes#12 - The Ups and Downs at the End of Each Day
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 4/3/2015
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
Director: N/A
Writer: Fumiaki Maruto
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. Discover the Best Episodes of Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend Season 1!
Tomoya Aki is an otaku who has a dream. His dream is to create the best visual novel game ever. The main heroine for this...
Genres:AnimationComedy
Network:Fuji TV
Season 1 Ratings Summary
"An Error-Ridden Prologue" is the best rated episode of "Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" season 1. It scored 8.2/10 based on 78 votes. Directed by Yuki Ogawa and written by Fumiaki Maruto, it aired on 1/16/2015. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "A Girlfriend Without a Raised Flag".