"How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" (Japanese title: Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata , short form Saekano) is a Japanese romantic comedy light novel series by Fumiaki Maruto. It follows high school student Tomoya Aki, an otaku who aspires to create the best visual novel game. He recruits a group of talented girls to help develop the game, including Megumi Katou, his classmate who is an ordinary and seemingly "boring" girl. Tomoya aims to transform Megumi into a compelling visual novel heroine despite her unremarkable personality
. The story explores Tomoya's efforts to develop the game and how Megumi, initially perceived as dull, gradually reveals deeper, more interesting facets of her character. She is portrayed as a complex and realistic figure who defies typical anime stereotypes, often providing ironic commentary on common tropes. This makes her one of the more intriguing characters in the series, despite her "boring" label
. In summary, "How to Raise a Boring Girlfriend" is not a guide on how to change a person but a fictional narrative about transforming an ordinary girl into a captivating character for a visual novel, highlighting themes of creativity, relationships, and personal growth
. The series has been adapted into anime and manga, and is available for streaming on platforms like Crunchyroll and Amazon Prime Video
