

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist
2023-07-04 · 24 min / episode · ★ 6.8
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!
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- Studio Gokumi, AXsiZ, Pony Canyon, MAGNET, Hobby Japan, BS Nippon Corporation
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- Japan
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Naoya MiyaseWataru Sajō (voice)
Akiho SuzumotoAika Natsukawa (voice)
Yumiri HanamoriKei Ashida (voice)
Mikako KomatsuKaede Sajō (voice)
Kaori IshiharaRin Shinomiya (voice)
Iori SaekiMina Ichinose (voice)
Minami KurisakaFūka Sasaki (voice)Title information and images are supplied by TMDb. Explore our discovery guide for advice on comparing metadata and legal viewing options.
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