Saenai Heroine no Sodatekata ♭

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 even there due to her lack of presence and character.

Throughout the development of their game, Blessing Software learns the struggles of working in an industry where deadlines must be met and edits are made constantly, and the hardships of working in a group setting.

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Katou, Megumi Main

Yasuno, Kiyono Japanese

Kasumigaoka, Utaha Main

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Sawamura, Eriri Spencer Main

Oonishi, Saori Japanese

Aki, Tomoya Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Hyoudou, Michiru Supporting

Yahagi, Sayuri Japanese

Hashima, Izumi Supporting

Akasaki, Chinatsu Japanese

Kosaka, Akane Supporting

Nabatame, Hitomi Japanese

Hashima, Iori Supporting

Kakihara, Tetsuya Japanese

Mizuhara, Echika Supporting

Tanabe, Rui Japanese

Kamigou, Yoshihiko Supporting

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Jinguuji, Manabu Producer

Tsuji, Toshikazu Producer

Morii, Takumi Producer

Kamei, Kanta Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

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Jun 22, 2017

ItsFilipe

Recommended

This is the second season of Saekano and like it should it starts of after the ending of the first one.
I liked the first season but to me it didn't seem to be anything special or worth remembering, i mean you had the best girl fight like you have in any harem show nowadays, but this second season just raised the bar so high that it kept me waiting and hoping that thursday would finally come so i could watch this show.
Story - 9
-This story is very straightforward, you have the MC, Tomoya and his circle trying to make ... this game happen. Althought they sure as hell struggle a lot in the meanwhile, making the actual completition of the game a lot more rewarding in general.
Art - 10
-The art in saekano was just plain fenomenal, from the ecchi parts to the emocional parts, it was totally outstanding for the harem type of show.
Sound - 8
-The sound was good throught the series, i've seen better and i've seen worse. Nothing to complain here althought near the end there were some really good songs in the emocional moments.
Caracters - 9
-The main caracter oh well it's your harem protagonist, has all the girls but since he is an otaku doesn't really want any of them. That can sometimes get a bit anoying, but he is the key caracter in the story after all. The girls on the other hand, might have "cliched" personalities like the childhood friend tsundere and so on but the anime actually jokes with that a lot and that makes it really entertaning. All of the girls have interesting aspects about them and make the story was more interesting overall. And yes this is the type of show where everyone fights about the best girl.
Enjoyment and overall - 9
-This show for sure raised the bar and for sure is a must watch for those who enjoyed the first season, but speaking personally, mostly near the end, this series became something that i felt growing, the caracters, their struggles and everything arround them changed in this 23 episodes. I loved the ending and overall loved the series as a whole. This is not your average harem show with no plot at all, Saekano has a story and is really nicely executed.
Thanks for reading this far, and if you just skipped to see the end, tldr it was an awesome show and you should give it a try for sure.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Jun 28, 2017

Gjrnm

Mixed Feelings

The first season was my 2nd most favourite slice of life/drama anime of all time (topped by Yahari) and I enjoyed the second season but the tone was very different from the first. It dragged the drama to the next episode and then the next and then the next until the last one. I loved many scenes in it especially with Kato, but the anime didn't go as I wished the first season would.
First season gave me positive feelings and appreciation for every small thing, but the second season made me feel that watching it was a chore not fun anymore. It was depressing and ... the icing on the cake was the NTR in the infamous episode 9.
The art, sound, and direction (the movement of characters and background) were top notch just as the first season, but that can't help enjoying the anime.
I honestly would rather to have a boring ending than having what I had.
This anime was the only anime I was anticipating since finishing the first season, but it turned out to be a huge disappointment. This is turning into a rant more than a review but I just had to drop the monkey off of my shoulder and just forget about it.
May would like it but if you expect it to be like the first season I suggest reading the negative reviews first

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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Aug 19, 2018

ikkyx

Not Recommended

Saekano.. I can't say I had high hopes for season 2, but I was definitely hoping for at least an improvement from season 1. And boy was I disappointed. If anything it's a downgrade, which is frustrating considering so little romcoms get a season 2.

First off, the show picks up after the events of season 1 which, is fine and all until the events unfold and you realize there's no development of any of the characters.

Tomoya Aki- The same seemingly passionate yet also dense, boring, pet MC who continues to rely on girls who only want one thing from him: his c o c k.

Eriri ... Spencer Sawamura - The same overdramatic childhood friend who cries for her prince charming to worship and cater to only her...Despite not giving a hoot about his own aspirations.

Utaha Kasumigaoka- The same "older" character on this show who also doesn't care about the MC's aspirations and is only good for......fanservice?

AND the best girl on this show(not much of an accomplishment) Megumi Kato-
.............. not much to say about her, she's still the same emotionless 3rd choice who's only relevant when the other two girls aren't in the picture.

Season 2 is a repeat of season 1 which is a downgrade because it's like watching an already average TV show for the second time.. You can't help but notice all the bad and overdramatic/lackluster plotlines. Add that to increasingly unlikable characters, an unhealthy amount of fanservice, flat out wasted screentime, and a random/rushed plotline 9 episodes in and you'll come to this conclusion: Saekano season 2 is horrible. On a positive note, the art is done well so at least they didn't cut the budget for the one thing they had going for them. It's a shame that the art was wasted on such a dumpster of a show though.

**SPOILER***
In case you're looking for a summary of the plot it's as follows: Tomoya wants to complete a project. Needs the "prodigious minds" of his two waifus to do so. They each claim their own work is more important yet simultaneously cry and moan that the MC is essential to each of their well-beings and ALREADY successful careers(WAIFU GOALS RIGHT????). The MC being the dog he is then helps each one until they're satisfied(thus consequently neglecting his own work). After being satisfied, they both leave the MC in the dust suddenly for a once in a lifetime joint opportunity(funny way of saying thank you). Option # 3 says some words and is there for the MC. Happy reunion a couple days later. Tomoya smiles at the sight of his dream crushed by his two girlf--- frien---acquaintan---..masters. And they all live happily ever aft...Zzz............

Conclusion: 3/10
Acting job of Eriri Spencer as a damsel in distress: 9000/10

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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