Initial Impressions: Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo / さくら荘のペットな彼女

Posted by DarrenW

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And today, I will be introducing you the last anime on my list, "Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo / さくら荘のペットな彼女"!

Basically, before I say anything, I would like to say YES, this IS and ECCHI title, so those who don't like ecchi, LOOK AWAY NOW!

So yea, that is a scene from Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo, your ordinary ECCHI series. So where does it begin?

It begins when we are introduced to your ordinary main protagonist, (Ah, yes, TYPICAL setting) Sorata Kanda. A second year student attending Suimei Academy (Suiko), living in Sakurosou, "A place for Sumei University for the Arts Affiliated High School's problem children." He tries, in a vague attempt, to be anything but un-ordinary.

Why? Well...

Because EVERYBODY ELSE IS CRAZZZY. Let's meet them shall we?

Misaki Kamiigusa

Resident 201. A very eccentric character, Misaki is possibly the most energetic and optimistic character I have ever seen in an anime. Commonly regarded as "alien", because of her unnatural powers and wacky ideas. However, she can appear normal at times, and loves Jin. She is reknowned for her ability to create animations for various anime corporations, and earns big bucks.

Chihiro Sengoku

An art teacher of Suiko, she is single and unmarried, and sufferering from what seems to be lazyness (unusual of a teacher). She often attempts to find men due to her unmarried status, even to the extent of being a mistress (WHAT).

Jin Mitaka


Actually one of the more normal residents so Sakurasou, Jin stays in room 103. Well known for making animation scripts for animes alongside Misaki. He often gives advice to Sorata so he's not so bad. But he is known to have dated hell-knows how many women, which makes him kind of a ladies man, in a bad way.

Ryunosuke Akasaka

Resident of room 102 and hikikomori, so you won't catch a glimpse of him in the physical form. He makes a communicative software called "maid", in which he uses to communicate to the rest of Sakurasou. Skilled at making software and hacking, he likes to invade on Sorata's privacy.

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And so, that's why Sorata wants to "escape from Sakurasou". But all that changes when somebody visits! Its our female protagonist, Mashiro Shiina, Chihiro's distant counsin. And so, Sorata is placed in charge of her.

But SHE'S IMPOSSIBLE to handle, (lack of common sense and any form of ideas on how to live) as illustrated by the pictures. Quiet and blunt, Shiina doesn't really care about anything much except fufilling her dream to draw a perfect manga.

Then Sorata discovers her history. The "Mashiro Shinna", worldwide reknowned talent in painting masterpieces since young. (Art pieces like those in museums). Sorata then discovers that he is the only odd one out. Everybody has talents unimaginable at their age, whereas he is just a common student.

What will Sorata do? What are his plans on the future? Will he still leave Sakurasou? What will happen at Sakurasou? Watch to find out!

Personally, I recommend Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo, despite the fact it is ECCHI, because it is extremely good fun to watch. I split my sides so many times in one episode I lost count. The uncanny ability by this anime to evoke laughter certainly gets my recommendation. You will get a cheerful and happy mood from this anime. It just evokes laughter and a sense of family.

The art styles and musics used are pretty normal, though not fantastic. It has a good introduction and developing plot. I call romance, friendship, companionship, and comedy.

So yes, if you are confused about any ECCHI titles to watch, this is a good one!





Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo is an Autumn 2012 anime, and it will have 24 episodes (Wow. Thats long). It is currently being fansubbed by Ahodomo-EveTaku, Hadena and Rori. It is also available on Crunchyroll as Simulcast (2 days late).

DarrenW
Edited by FayeA