Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo

At Suimei High, the Sakura-sou dormitory is infamous for housing the school's most notorious delinquents. Thus, when the relatively tame Sorata Kanda is transferred to the dorm, escaping this insane asylum becomes his foremost goal. Trapped there for the time being, he must learn how to deal with his fellow residents, including bubbly animator Misaki Kamiigusa, charming playboy writer Jin Mitaka, and the ever-reclusive Ryuunosuke Akasaka. Surrounded by weirdness, Sorata frequently finds respite in his interactions with his one "normal" friend, aspiring voice actress Nanami Aoyama.

When Mashiro Shiina—a new foreign exchange student—joins the dormitory, Sorata is instantly enraptured by her beauty. Underneath her otherworldly appearance, Mashiro is an autistic savant, capable of world-renowned brilliance in her art, yet unable to perform simple daily tasks. After Sorata ends up in charge of taking care of Mashiro, the two inevitably grow closer, with Sorata's initial desire to escape the dormitory becoming a forgotten goal.

Despite their eccentricities, every resident is incredible in their own field, leaving Sorata to contend with his own lack of any particular skill. With brilliance all around him, he thus strives to become an equal to their talent. Revolving around the hardships and joys of its colorful cast, Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo is a heartwarming coming-of-age tale of friendship, love, ambition, and heartbreak—through the lens of an ordinary person surrounded by the extraordinary.

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Shiina, Mashiro Main

Kayano, Ai Japanese

Aoyama, Nanami Main

Nakatsu, Mari Japanese

Kanda, Sorata Main

Matsuoka, Yoshitsugu Japanese

Akasaka, Ryuunosuke Main

Horie, Yui Japanese

Kamiigusa, Misaki Main

Takamori, Natsumi Japanese

Mitaka, Jin Main

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Ainsworth, Rita Supporting

Kawasumi, Ayako Japanese

Maid-chan Supporting

Horie, Yui Japanese

Kanda, Yuuko Supporting

Ogura, Yui Japanese

Sengoku, Chihiro Supporting

Toyoguchi, Megumi Japanese

Maeda, Toshihiro Producer

Oosawa, Nobuhiro Producer

Iwasaki, Atsushi Producer

Miyajima, Kouhei Producer

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Sep 9, 2024

AnimeExplorer21

Recommended

I mean, I've seen some tear-jerking anime in my time, but this one? It's on a whole different level. This anime is so emotional, it'll have tears streaming down your face like a faucet that won't turn off!

From the moment I met Mashiro and Nanami, I was hooked. Both girls are absolute perfection - unique, lovable, and stunning in their own ways. But what really gets me is how real their characters feel. They're not just your typical anime archetypes; they're complex, flawed, and relatable.

The way the story explores the ups and downs of relationships, unrequited love, and growing up is nothing short of masterful. ... I mean, who hasn't been in Sorata's shoes at some point, torn between two amazing people? It's like the anime reached into my soul and put my emotions on screen.

And that airport scene? Forget about it. I'm not ashamed to admit I sobbed like a baby. The way the music swells, the camera pans out... it's just perfection. I won't give away any spoilers, but let's just say it's a moment that'll stay with me forever.

What really surprised me was how quickly the 24 episodes flew by. I mean, I was so invested in the characters' journeys that I didn't even notice the time passing. It's a testament to the anime's addictive storytelling and lovable cast.

In short, Sakura-sou no Pet na Kanojo is a must-watch. Be prepared to laugh, cry, and maybe even question your own life choices. But trust me, it's worth it. This anime is a beautiful, bittersweet reminder that life is full of tough choices, but it's also full of love, hope, and second chances.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Mar 9, 2024

Autoparts_22

Mixed Feelings

The way I would describe Pet Girl of Sakurasou would be a show that flew high, but got too close to the sun and fell off. Its aspirations are what led to the show from being a really good romcom to an outcome that left a lot more to be desired.

The main issue is that as a person who wanted to watch a romance anime, it seemed I was lied to. This was not a romance anime, this was a below average drama.

The thing about it was for the first half of the show, it was very good and showed a promising direction with all ... of its characters. The soundtrack was good, the storyline and plot was solid, and the characters and their interactions with each other were very well written which gave me a reason to support them. However, around episode 18, the show as a whole started to take a different turn.

The MC Sorata Kanda is supposed to be the "normal" kid when he is condemned to move into a hall of chaotic students. However, he is the very standard clueless character with not a lot to show for. They try to demonstrate his growth and development as a person but he gets over that halfway through and doesn't do much after that. Mashiro Shiina, the art prodigy transfer student with a love for drawing manga is the opposite of Sorata. I believe she was not utilized enough in the show and was one of the solid characters. Her social ineptitude makes her rely heavily on others but she slowly becomes more aware socially and emotionally. Ryuunoskue Akasaka a shut in computer genius who is one unique character. He is not very prevalent in the beginning and comes off as bit harsh and rude, but he goes through the most change of anyone else in the end. Nanami Aoyama is a character I loved but grew to hate at the same time. She's a person that anyone would look up to. She's an aspiring voice actor, a hard worker and since the beginning of the show, has a crush on Sorata. I hate the way the show dealt with her. If I said any more it would be spoilers but her reasons for why she did what she did throughout the show made no sense to me. There's a whole side romance between childhood friends Misaki Kamiigusa and Jin Mitaka which was 10 times better than the main romance. Jin was the average helpful but distant friend to Sorata while Misaki was the classic comedic relief character. The comedy in the show was good at first but quickly disappeared.

The whole "romance" aspect of this show seems like the rug was pulled out from under us. The first half of the show focused on Sorata and Mashiro and their relationship. It looked like it was being built into a good romance which the second half would develop further into a heartwarming story. After that, it would be completely abandoned until the last 2 episodes. This made the end and its "peak" a lot less satisfying. The last episodes felt like it turned into a shitty Hallmark show where the ending was very predictable, somehow all their problems conveniently disappeared, and that the secret to solve everything was through the "power of friendship". I felt like I had been lied to which made me very disappointed.

In the end, I know that for many this would still be a solid show to watch. In my opinion, it was a genuinely great show until the last 6 episodes. However, as good as it was before, sometimes it takes a really bad ending to ruin a good story and its characters.

Reviewer’s Rating: 5

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Feb 21, 2023

Tetraquads

Not Recommended

Funny

In today's day and age, where there are more shows than ever being created, produced and released, I don't understand how this one, a categorically terrible anime, is beloved by many.

I would like to point out, I understand the themes of the narrative and how failure, hardwork and perseverance aren't enough to get you through life and get you what you want and that's a fine idea. But this show does nothing to counteract the constant failures and disappointments with anything satisfying, rewarding, entertaining or enjoyable. A majority of the characters are unlikeable. The extreme melodramatic nature of every single action, reaction, situation and relationship ... is unbearable and trite.

The worst offense this show commits is labeling itself as romantic comedy as the romance is bleak and the comedy is absent.

What's crazier still is that this show is from the same creator as Rascal Does Not Dream Of Bunny Girl Senpai which is markedly better in every single facet possible. I'm not saying that show is outstanding, but it is of good quality overall and you would be much better spending your time with that than this lackluster, painfully morose and farcical show.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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