TV series
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 game and the inspiration for this dream is a background character named Megumi Kato who somehow stumbles into main character-esque traits in his eyes. To complete the game in time he has to call upon the aid of his anime loving professional friends who aren't so keen on the choice of his main heroine.
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Checked Sep 4, 2026
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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 game and the inspiration for this dream is a background character named Megumi Kato who somehow stumbles into main character-esque traits in his eyes. To complete the game in time he has to call upon the aid of his anime loving professional friends who aren't so keen on the choice of his main heroine.
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Episode 1
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.
Directed by Yuki OgawaWritten by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Keiko Nemoto, Nobuaki Kanemitsu, Mina Nagashima, Asaka Imai, Yuuki Kitao, Reiou Tsuchida, You Taichi, Kaya Okuno
Episode 2
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!
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Sakura Tange, You Taichi, Junya Enoki
Episode 3
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.
Written by Fumiaki Maruto
Episode 4
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!
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Soma Saito, Takahiro Mizushima, Madoka Yonezawa, Houko Kuwashima
Episode 5
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.
Written by Fumiaki Maruto
Episode 6
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…
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars You Taichi, Isamu Yusen, Houko Kuwashima
Episode 7
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?
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars You Taichi, Kaya Okuno
Episode 8
Megumi makes a concerted effort to understand dating sims. Later, Megumi and Tomoya assist Izumi during Summer Comiket.
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars You Taichi, Yoshiki Nakajima
Episode 9
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.
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Mai Nakahara, You Taichi
Episode 10
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?
Written by Fumiaki Maruto
Episode 11
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.
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Yuma Uchida
Episode 12
The group goes to see Icy Tail's first-ever concert. Before performing, Michiru's bandmates reveal a startling secret.
Written by Fumiaki MarutoGuest stars Rui Tanabe, Eri Suzuki, You Taichi
Episode information updated Sep 17, 2026
Yoshitsugu MatsuokaAki Tomoya (voice)
Kiyono YasunoMegumi Kato (voice)
Saori OnishiEriri Spencer Sawamura (voice)
Ai KayanoUtaha Kasumigaoka (voice)
Sayuri YahagiMichiru Hyodo (voice)
Chinatsu AkasakiIzumi Hashima (voice)
Tetsuya KakiharaIori Hashima (voice)
Keiko NemotoFemale Teacher (voice)
Fuji TVJapan
A-1 PicturesJapan
AniplexJapan
Fuji Television NetworkJapan
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