The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist

TV-14United States rating202324 min episodesAnimation, Drama, Comedy
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This anime series follows the daily lives of two high school students who are struggling to express their feelings for one another. Both characters mistakenly believe their feelings are not being returned, leading to a series of misunderstandings in their school life.

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Scary
None
Violence
None
Language
Mild
Rude humour
Mild
Sad themes
Mild
Pace
Gentle
The slice of life genre and school setting suggest a relaxed pace with plenty of room for dialogue and character moments. Estimated

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  1. 1Why do you think it is sometimes hard for people to say exactly how they feel?
  2. 2How did the characters' misunderstandings affect their friendship?

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