TV series
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist
2023, Japanese, on TV Tokyo.
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!
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2023
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is streaming on HiDive in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Because, You are Where I Belong!
Aired 19 September 2023
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 4 July 2023
- Last aired
- 19 September 2023
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Original title
- 夢見る男子は現実主義者
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-14
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News & fan talk
What The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is based on
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is based on The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist, a 2020 light novel series by Okemaru, published by HJ Bunko.
Light novel series · 2020
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist
By Okemaru
Published by HJ Bunko
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist: quick answers
Is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.8/10 from 50 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist are there?
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist finished?
Yes. The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist ended in 2023, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist on?
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is streaming on HiDive in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is rated TV-14. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist?
If you liked The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist, try My Teen Romantic Comedy SNAFU, His and Her Circumstances, Real Girl.
What is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist based on?
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is based on The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist, a 2020 light novel series by Okemaru, published by HJ Bunko.