Saekano: How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend ♭

冴えない彼女の育てかた ♭

comedyromanceslice of life(2017)

After finally completing the first route of his visual novel, Blessing Software's producer Tomoya Aki is optimistic about the future of his team and achieving their goal of creating the best game of the season. However, they still have a long way to go. For one, Megumi Katou still has an incredibly flat personality and is unable to fit the role of Tomoya's ideal heroine. The other members of Blessing Software, Eriri Spencer Sawamura, Utaha Kasumigaoka, and Michiru Hyoudou, often forget she is ev

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Odaiba Seaside Park

お台場海浜公園

The waterfront views and modern urban backdrop of Odaiba influenced several scenic shots in Promare. The area's futuristic atmosphere and bay views provided inspiration for the coastal scenes of Promepolis.

Odaiba-Kaihinkoen Station 60 min

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Yoyogi Park

代々木公園

A large urban park in Shibuya that serves as a peaceful retreat location for characters seeking quiet moments away from their hectic schedules. The park's spacious grounds and seasonal beauty provide a natural contrast to the urban settings throughout the series.

Harajuku Station 90 min

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Shinjuku Station South Exit

新宿駅南口

One of Tokyo's busiest transportation hubs, featuring the iconic southern entrance with its modern architecture and constant flow of people. The station area represents urban isolation themes and serves as a backdrop for character transitions in the series.

Shinjuku Station 20 min

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Tokyo Big Sight

東京ビッグサイト

Japan's largest convention center that plays a crucial role in the anime as the venue for Comiket and other otaku culture events. The distinctive pyramid-shaped conference towers are instantly recognizable and represent the heart of doujin culture that drives the series' plot.

Kokusai-tenjijo Station 120 min

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Akihabara Electric Town

秋葉原電気街

Akihabara's famous electronics district serves as a location for otaku culture references and shopping scenes in the anime. The area's dense concentration of anime and manga stores provides authentic backdrop for the series' contemporary setting.

Akihabara Station 90 min

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LaLaport Toyosu

豊洲ららぽーと

A large shopping mall in Tokyo's Toyosu district that appears as a meeting location for the characters. The mall's modern architecture and spacious interior areas are featured in several scenes where the main characters discuss their doujin game project.

Toyosu Station 90 min

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