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The Dreaming Boy is a Realist

Original title: Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2023
  • TV-14
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
1.3K
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1,917
The Dreaming Boy is a Realist (2023)
Wataru Sajou, who is deeply in love with his beautiful classmate Aika Natsukawa, approaches her without getting discouraged while having dreams about their mutual love.
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Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?. This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think the... Read allDid Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?. This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited.Did Wataru's intentions slip by Aika because she was getting impatient?. This is the start of a romcom revolving around two people who just can't get their feelings across and both think their love is unrequited.

  • Creator
    • Okemaru
  • Stars
    • Naoya Miyase
    • Mikako Komatsu
    • Yumiri Hanamori
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.6/10
    1.3K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    3,659
    1,917
    • Creator
      • Okemaru
    • Stars
      • Naoya Miyase
      • Mikako Komatsu
      • Yumiri Hanamori
    • 9User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • Episodes12

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    Naoya Miyase
    • Wataru Sajou
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    Mikako Komatsu
    • Sajou Kaede…
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    Yumiri Hanamori
    • Ashida Kei…
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    Kaori Ishihara
    Kaori Ishihara
    • Shinomiya Rin…
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    Gabriel Regojo
    • Wataru Sajo
    • 2023
    Alyssa Marek
    Alyssa Marek
    • Aika
    • 2023
    James Marler
    • Renji Hanawa
    • 2023
    Akiho Suzumoto
    • Natsukawa Aika…
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    Chaney Moore
    • Kei Ashida
    • 2023
    Joe Daniels
    • Takaaki Sasaki
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    Emi Lo
    • Mina Ichinose…
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    Luci Christian
    Luci Christian
    • Kaede Sajo
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    Elissa Cuellar
    • Rin Shinomiya
    • 2023
    Kalin Coates
    Kalin Coates
    • Airi Natsukawa…
    • 2023
    Katelyn Barr
    Katelyn Barr
    • Fuka Sasaki
    • 2023
    Blake Shepard
    Blake Shepard
    • Takuro Yamazaki
    • 2023
    Kenta Hosoda
    • Takuro Yamazaki
    • 2023
    Genki Muro
    • Takaaki Sasaki
    • 2023
    • Creator
      • Okemaru
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    User reviews9

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    10JK-5387

    SO GOOD!!! SEASON TWO IS NEEDED!!!!

    So I started this after finishing alya which is also a really cool anime now at first I thought that I won't find it interesting but after sometime I slowly liked it more and more it developed the whole romantic part so well showing how it was just not one sided after all this was so good like for real I loved it. Now the ending was a bit anti climactic so that's why fans including me WANT A SEASON 2!!! The chances are very low cause the manga has finished and all of it has been used in the anime and also no official news has been given but still the light novel is left so a season 2 is the way to go!! The ending left a lot of questions so answer them in season 2!! I would say that season 2 could be a very good ending to the show I think it will focus on more romantic development between the main characters even as far as for them to confess or like them slowly understanding it by some events happening like a classic rom com should be like so a SEASON TWO IS NEEDED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
    10davidmmrat

    We want a season 2!!?!??!!!!!

    Sooooo to me this was my third anime I ever watched because I never watch that much but when I saw this I got interested and watched the whole thing and I said "that was it where season 2!?!!??" I keep telling my self they should make more seasons for me it was soooooooo damn good !!!! So keep making these anime and I want to contact the creator who made this to congratulate him to make these anime. Keep making these romantic comedy anime and this anime really him hard and made me think about life fr tho. To the creator I really love your work keep doing this and make more seasons all the way to 10.
    6ankurnew

    A Frustrating yet Relatable Watch

    I finished watching this anime and i am feeling intrigued and slightly perplexed. Wataru's relentless pursuit of Aika was cringeworthy at times, but his eventual growth and self-awareness were truly lovely. He distanced himself, formed new connections, and seemed to move on - only for Aika to start sending mixed signals! Frustrating, yet relatable. The show expertly explored unrequited love, self-awareness, and complex relationships with well-developed characters and lovely animation. 6/10, a sweet but sometimes frustrating watch. If you enjoy romance and character development, give it a try, but be prepared for emotional ups and downs and a healthy dose of second-hand embarrassment!
    10javieralvaradojr

    Bro we need a second season!!!!!!!!!!!

    Bro I love this show I started watching this show on tiktok. And after I couldn't stop watching it then I just finished all the episodes now I'm just waiting on the second season. I need one well not just me but all of us. Need one I really like this show. The first season was really good I'm not gonna lie but if they do make a another season it would probably be fire too like the first season. But we all need to know further too see what happens after they go back to school. But what I'm trying to say really is the show was just really good and we would really love it if you made a second season pls.

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      Based on a Japanese light novel series written by Okemaru and illustrated by Sabamizore.

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      • July 4, 2023 (United States)
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