The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist explained

Ja Kanji:夢見る男子は現実主義者
Ja Romaji:Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha
Genre:Romantic comedy[1]
Type:novel series
Author:Okemaru
First:December 7, 2018
Type:light novel
Author:Okemaru
Illustrator:Saba Mizore
Publisher:Hobby Japan
Publisher En:Monogatari Novels
Demographic:Male
Imprint:HJ Bunko
First:June 1, 2020
Volumes:8
Type:manga
Author:Okemaru
Illustrator:Popuri Yoshikita
Publisher:Kadokawa Shoten
Demographic:Shōnen
Magazine:Shōnen Ace Plus
First:March 26, 2021
Last:March 18, 2024
Volumes:5
Type:tv series
Director:Kazuomi Koga
Music:Ryōhei Sataka
Network:TV Tokyo, BS NTV, MBS, AT-X, ABEMA
First:July 4, 2023
Last:September 19, 2023
Episodes:12
Portal:yes

is a Japanese light novel series written by Okemaru and illustrated by Saba Mizore. It was initially serialized as a web novel on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō in December 2018. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan, who began publishing it as a light novel in June 2020 under their HJ Bunko light novel imprint. A manga adaptation illustrated by Popuri Yoshikita began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus website in March 2021. An anime television series adaptation produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ aired from July to September 2023.

Synopsis

Wataru Sajō has been continually rejected by Aika Natsukawa, a beautiful girl in his class. After getting hit by an errant soccer ball, he suddenly has a change in personality, coming to the conclusion that he is not worthy of her and beginning to distance himself from her. However, Aika mistakenly thinks he now dislikes her, and she starts to get involved with him. This is the start of a romantic comedy when two classmates struggle to convey their feelings, especially when other girls begin to take notice of Wataru.

Characters

Main characters

The main protagonist who passionately approaches his classmate, Aika Natsukawa. After getting hit by an errant soccer ball, he has a change in personality and tries to distance himself from her. During summer vacation he starts working part-time at a bookstore.
  • The female lead, a beautiful girl in her class. She went to the same middle school as Wataru and rejected his advances since then. She is bewildered by Wataru Sajō's sudden change in attitude, which left her a feeling of confusion.
  • Aika's best friend. She is an upbeat, cheerful girl who joins the Volleyball Club.
  • Wataru's older sister. She is the Vice President of the Student Council of Kōetsu High School.
  • Kaede's best friend. She is level-headed and the Moral Public Committee President of Kōetsu High School.
  • Wataru's classmate and junior at part-time job. She is a literature buff with a quiet personality. Since the Light Novel Volume 8, she has feelings for Wataru.
  • A mature junior high school girl who met Wataru after a certain incident. She has feelings for Wataru, but he didn't notice.

    • Supporting characters

    A cute girl who approached Wataru for ulterior motives.
  • A cute member of the Moral Public Committee of Kōetsu High School.
  • A classmate of Wataru and Aika, and a Basketball Club member.
  • The ex-boyfriend of Rena and a student of Class 2-B.
  • The homeroom teacher of class 1-C, the class of Wataru and Aika. The nickname first and only revealed in the web novel version chapter 5.
  • The Student Council President of Kōetsu High School, and a member of K4.
  • The Student Council member, and a member of K4.
  • The Student Council member, and a member of K4.
  • Wataru's classmate and a member of Soccer Club of Kōetsu High School. He has a young sister named Yuki.
  • Aika's beloved little sister.
  • Aika and Mina's classmate and friend. She has crush on Takaaki.
  • Aika and Mina's classmate and friend. She also has a crush on Takaaki.
  • The class representative of 1-C, the class of Wataru, Aika, Kei and Mina.
  • The younger sister of Takaaki and a middle schooler.
  • Wataru and Aika's female classmate known for her bad mouth and attitude.
  • Yuyu's childhood friend and a member of Moral Public Committee of Kōetsu High School.
  • The half-Japanese half-French female student, and Hayato's fiancé.
  • One of Marika's friends. The character's name first revealed in the anime adaptation.
  • One of Marika's friends, she is dubbed "Mobile Student Handbook" by Wataru.
  • The owner of the second-hand bookstore, where Wataru and Mina work part-time.
  • Mina's big brother and a member of the Moral Public Committee.
  • One of Wataru's classmates who's not part of any clubs or committees.
  • Yū's girlfriend and fellow Moral Public Committee member.
  • The store manager's wife. She is a woman who cares about others, especially her husband's employees and customers.

    • Media

    Light novel

    Written by Okemaru, the series began serialization as a web novel on the user-generated novel publishing website Shōsetsuka ni Narō on December 7, 2018. It was later acquired by Hobby Japan who began publishing it as a light novel with illustrations by Saba Mizore under their HJ Bunko imprint on June 1, 2020. As of April 2023, eight volumes have been released. The novels are licensed in English by Monogatari Novels.

    Manga

    A manga adaptation illustrated by Popuri Yoshikita began serialization on Kadokawa Shoten's Shōnen Ace Plus website on March 26, 2021.[2] As of March 2024, it has been collected in five volumes.The manga adaptation will end with the release of its fifth volume on March 26, 2024.[3]

    Anime

    An anime television series adaptation was announced on November 18, 2022. It is produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, and directed by Kazuomi Koga, with scripts written by Michiko Yokote, character designs handled by Masaru Koseki and music composed by Ryōhei Sataka.[4] [5] [6] The series aired from July 4 to September 19, 2023, on TV Tokyo and other networks, including ABEMA.[7] The opening theme song is "Paraglider" by Kaori Ishihara, while the ending theme song is by Akiho Suzumoto.[8] Sentai Filmworks licensed the series, and will be streaming it on Hidive.[9] Medialink licensed the series in South, Southeast Asia and Oceania (except Australia and New Zealand) and will stream it on Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.[10]

    See also

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Chapman. Paul. Romcom Light Novel Series Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha TV Anime Announced. Crunchyroll. November 18, 2022. November 18, 2022.
    2. Web site: ja:『夢見る男子は現実主義者』のコミカライズ連載が開始. https://ln-news.com/articles/110970. LN News. March 26, 2021. November 16, 2022. ja.
    3. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Popuri Yoshikita's The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Manga Adaptation to End in 5th Volume. Anime News Network. February 5, 2024. February 9, 2024.
    4. Web site: ja:「夢見る男子は現実主義者」TVアニメ化、突如現実を見た男子と美少女のすれちがいラブコメ. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/501913. Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. November 18, 2022. November 18, 2022. ja.
    5. Web site: ja:夢見る男子は現実主義者：“なろう”人気作がテレビアニメ化 宮瀬尚也、涼本あきほ出演. https://mantan-web.jp/article/20221118dog00m200044000c.html. Mantan Web. November 18, 2022. November 18, 2022. ja.
    6. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime Unveils New Video, Visual, Staff. Anime News Network. March 26, 2023. March 26, 2023.
    7. Web site: Loo. Egan. Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime's 3rd Video Unveils 2 More Cast Members, July 3 Debut. Anime News Network. June 10, 2023. June 10, 2023.
    8. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha Anime Reveals Opening, Ending Theme Song Artists. Anime News Network. May 29, 2023. May 29, 2023.
    9. Web site: Loo. Egan. HIDIVE to Stream The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Anime, Oshi no Ko Season 2. Anime News Network. July 1, 2023. July 1, 2023.
    10. Web site: Ani-One Asia. 2023-07-03. www.facebook.com. en.

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