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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (2023): Cast

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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is a 2023 animated drama directed by Tatsuya Fujinaka, starring Naoya Miyase as Wataru Sajō (voice), Akiho Suzumoto and Mikako Komatsu. It runs 4 hours 48 minutes.

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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (2023) movie poster
Runtime
4h 48m (288 min)
Director
Tatsuya Fujinaka
Genres
Animation , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist About?

The premise of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist without spoilers.

Wataru’s attempts to confess fall short as Aika grows impatient, leaving both convinced their feelings are unreciprocated. The story follows their awkward, comedic attempts to communicate love, setting up a light‑hearted romance where misunderstandings keep them apart. Their clumsy conversations and missed signals provide plenty of comic moments as they gradually learn to express what lies in their hearts.

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Themes & Keywords

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  • anime animation
  • based on light novel
  • school
  • anime
  • 2d animation
  • romantic comedy
  • tsundere
  • heterosexual
  • primarily teen cast
  • male protagonist
  • female harem
  • gyaru
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  • kuudere
  • tomboy
  • ojou sama
  • school life
  • unrequited love
  • high school
  • high school student
  • coming of age drama
  • teen comedy
  • teen romance
  • literature on screen
  • ojousama
  • tv mini series
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Cast & crew

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Cast & Characters

Naoya Miyase leads the cast as Wataru Sajō (voice), with Akiho Suzumoto as Aika Natsukawa (voice) and Mikako Komatsu as Kaede Sajō (voice). Directed by Tatsuya Fujinaka; 7 actors are credited in all.

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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Trailer [Subtitled]
  • Trailer Promotional Video [Subtitled]

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The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist?

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist runs 4 hours 48 minutes (288 minutes).

Who directed The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist?

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist was directed by Tatsuya Fujinaka.

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Who is in the cast of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist?

The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist stars Naoya Miyase as Wataru Sajō (voice), Akiho Suzumoto as Aika Natsukawa (voice) and Mikako Komatsu as Kaede Sajō (voice), among 7 credited actors.

Does The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist have a post-credit scene?

No. The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist in?

The original language of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist is Japanese.

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