The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha) is the 2023 romantic-comedy anime adapted from Okamaru’s light-novel series. Its single season leans on a warm, character-driven score plus a bright opening and a tender ending theme, and this guide lists the verified music in one place.
The show ran for just one cours in summer 2023, so the soundtrack below covers the complete run: the opening, the ending, and the official original score album.
Quick Facts
| Title | The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist (Yumemiru Danshi wa Genjitsushugisha) |
|---|---|
| Type | Anime TV series – romantic comedy |
| Aired | July 4 – September 19, 2023 |
| Studio | Studio Gokumi x AXsiZ |
| Director | Kazuomi Koga |
| Based on | Light novel by Okamaru (illustrated by Saba Mizore) |
| Opening theme | ‘Paraglider’ – Kaori Ishihara |
| Ending theme | ‘Yume wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Otome’ – Akiho Suzumoto (as Aika Natsukawa) |
| Original score | Ryohei Sataka |
Score & Composer
The series’ instrumental background music was composed by Ryohei Sataka and released as the official The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Original Sound Track. Sataka’s cues underline the show’s gentle comedy and the central pair’s constant near-misses, while the vocal themes bookend each episode.
Every Theme Song
| Type | Song | Artist |
|---|---|---|
| Opening theme | Paraglider | Kaori Ishihara |
| Ending theme | Yume wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Otome | Akiho Suzumoto (as Aika Natsukawa) |
| Original score album | The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist Original Sound Track | Ryohei Sataka |
The opening and ending singles and Ryohei Sataka’s instrumental score album are available on major music services.
About the Anime
The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist began as a web novel that Okamaru first published on Shosetsuka ni Naro in December 2018, before it was picked up as an illustrated light-novel series. The 2023 anime adaptation, directed by Kazuomi Koga at Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ, turns its will-they-won’t-they premise into a gentle summer rom-com about two people who are each convinced their love is unrequited.
Music does a lot of the storytelling. Kaori Ishihara’s bright opening, ‘Paraglider’, sets the comedic tone each week, while Akiho Suzumoto’s ending theme closes on a softer, more wistful note. Ryohei Sataka’s instrumental cues fill the space between, underscoring the leads’ endless misread signals.
Where to Listen
The opening and ending themes and Ryohei Sataka’s original soundtrack album are available to stream on Spotify and Apple Music. The series itself streamed via major anime platforms during its 2023 broadcast.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who composed The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist soundtrack?
The background score was composed by Ryohei Sataka. The opening theme is by Kaori Ishihara and the ending theme is performed by Akiho Suzumoto.
What is the opening theme song?
The opening theme is ‘Paraglider’ by Kaori Ishihara.
What is the ending theme song?
The ending theme is ‘Yume wa Mijikashi Koiseyo Otome’ (Dreams are fleeting, fall in love, girls), performed by Akiho Suzumoto in character as Aika Natsukawa.
When did the anime air?
It aired from July 4 to September 19, 2023, produced by Studio Gokumi and AXsiZ.
Where can I listen to the soundtrack?
The opening, ending and Ryohei Sataka’s original score album are on Spotify and Apple Music.
Is there a second season of The Dreaming Boy Is a Realist?
The 2023 anime ran for a single cours of episodes that summer. No further season has been announced.
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