TV Series2023 · 1 season · 12 episodes · Ended

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist

Name: The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist
Genre: Animation, Drama, Comedy
Cast: Naoya Miyase, Akiho Suzumoto, Yumiri Hanamori, Mikako Komatsu, Kaori Ishihara

Taste attributes: animationdramacomedyromancewholesomelightimaginarysimplelinearglossyemotive & stirringcomplex relationshiplove conquers all

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Boxlist takeExpect an accessible, heightened animated series, emotive rather than low-key. Best if you like the extraordinary over the everyday.

Taste details

Pace: balanced · Originality: balanced · Tone: wholesome · Weight: very light · Realism: imaginary world · Story: simple · Structure: very linear · Look: glossy · Scale: balanced · Emotional punch: stirringHow we score

Quality rating

7.2 /10

TMDB · 30 votes

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Where to watch

Amazon PrimeBuy from $2.99 · Season 1Watch on Amazon Prime ↗

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Season

Season 1

· 2023 · 12 episodes

Episodes (12)

1I Like You. Please Go Out With Me4 Jul 2023
Wataru Sajo is a self-described ordinary student. He's got a crush on his classmate Aika Natsukawa. He dreams of dating her, but he's also perceived as the "stalker guy."
2For You. It's a Spare Triangle Chocolate Pie11 Jul 2023
Neither of these two can seem to communicate their true feelings! Will Wataru and Aika ever see eye to eye?
3Could You Not Call the Summer Uniform, Scanty Clothing?18 Jul 2023
Aika feels happy she's becoming more acquainted with classmates. On the other hand, she's holding onto feelings of confusion and frustration inside her heart.
4Dark Brown? That Kind of Has a Cool Ring to It25 Jul 2023
Wataru's big sister, Kaede, points out to him that his hair is growing out and it's "grubby." Meanwhile, Aika decides to once again face her own feelings.
5Should We Open It? Should We Open It? Should We Look Inside?1 Aug 2023
Wataru falls ill and collapses in the classroom. Aika harbors feelings that cannot be expressed in words.
6End of First Trimester Commemoration Parfait!8 Aug 2023
Wataru blurts out a weird sound. Meanwhile, Aika discusses her summer break plans with Kei. Aika and Sasaki are appointed to be tour guides for middle schoolers.
7You Know, Female College Students are Seriously Amazing.15 Aug 2023
It’s summer vacation and Wataru goes on a special outing with his older sister. The destination is a beautiful white beach!
8Aren't You Way Too Guilty?22 Aug 2023
Wataru works part-time at a used bookstore and Mina starts working there as a new hire. Mina is timid so Wataru tries to give her guidance.
9Coffee. With a Ratio to Milk About 8 to 2. Sugar 1 Teaspoon, Caramel Powder Too, Please.29 Aug 2023
Wataru finds out the reason why Mina wants to keep her job, no matter what. Meanwhile, Aika meets up with Sasaki, who is getting tough!
10Your Leg's Already at T-Minus 5 Seconds Before Blastoff!5 Sep 2023
Wataru helps out with the school visit tour. He reunites with Rin at school during the summer break. Meanwhile, Aika is lost in thought as she recalls how she met Wataru.
11You Smell Like Sweat... You Must've Worked Hard.12 Sep 2023
For the first time in a while, Aika and Wataru spend some time alone together. Aika works up the courage and offers Wataru a proposal.
12Because, You are Where I Belong!19 Sep 2023
Aika stops by Wataru's part-time job once again to invite him over to her house. Can Wataru and Aika be honest about their respective feelings?

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What lines up

Emotional punch: Emotive / stirring, just how this profile likes it
Setting / scale: Balanced, just how this profile likes it

What might not click

Weightiness: Light / accessible, where this profile leans weighty / heavy
Intricacy: Basic story, where this profile leans smart / intricate

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Synopsis

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!

Synopsis: TMDB