The Pet Girl of Sakurasou

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou is a comedy anime that was surprisingly released in 2012 - remember when people were saying that 2012 was going to be the end of the world? Good times. - that cleverly and gradually shifts into a romantic drama anime as the show travels through the 24 episodes it is composed of.

This show has the most absolutely gorgeous and colorful animation style I have ever seen in a Dengeki Bunko anime adaptation, in my opinion. The lighting and coloration in literally every single shot throughout every episode in the entire show was brilliantly vibrant and just completely full of life. I felt like this was really fitting, too, considering this is a show about misunderstood prodigal artists, pretty much.

The storytelling method of the show was extremely clever to me as well, as it initially misleads the audience (including myself) into thinking this will be a simple, two-bit, standard comedy anime, but it eventually reveals itself to be so much more than that. No spoilers, of course, but I will say that, again, this was fitting for a show about artists, as many great artists historically aren't appreciated for their work until many years after the work is made.

I loved this show especially in the original Japanese version, as the actors really sold their characters, in my opinion. However, the English version had its share of good acting as well, most especially in the case of voice actress Skyler Sinclair, who voices Rita Ainsworth, a character who hails from England. Miss Sinclair's performance is one that left me completely starstruck, in my completely honest opinion, as she really sells the character even though she talks in the heaviest British accent I have ever heard.

Loved it, everything is perfect & yes indeed all the novels need to be covered we NEED a SECOND SEASON :)

It's a great anime it made me laugh, cry and made me feel happy.

It's underrated anime.

Give it a try.

Full of love, full of life, absolutely flawless. I watched first 3 episodes and this movie something special. History about artist autist girl Shiina and her "nurse" boy Sorato. Everyday relationship which to transform to brilliance spark of big love. All i want to say: you never regrets if decide to watch it.

Within this genre there are plenty of inspiring shows about finding a passion and committing yourself. About pouring all your energy and entire being into something, about the joy of creating something together. And this is another one of those shows. But what sets it apart is that it also deals with, after all that effort, being confronted with failure. Because of this distinguishing perspective (plus the fact that it's simply an all-round well-executed show), it deserves to be on your to-watch list.

Plenty of room is made for romance, or at least the way to a romantic relationship. Looking at the premise and after the first few episodes you might be reminded of other unsymmetrical relationships such as seen in "Clannad" (done badly imo), or "Toradora!" (done very well). Though the show can be classified as a romantic comedy, the romance, though prominent, is secondary to the other themes. That being said, it's handled gracefully and in tune with the bigger theme.

It features a cast of diverse characters, each of them providing a unique perspective and adding something to the whole and each with plenty of depth to explore. Each character and his/her story is unfolded at a good pace, never feeling rushed or forced, and in such a way the individual stories feel intertwined.

The interactions and emotional displays are not always subtle. Of course, it doesn't always need to be. To keep things light you sometimes want some comic book-style expressions. But in this case, at times, at moments where I felt subtlety was called for, lack thereof lessened the impact of said moments. When it matters most the show is still very engrossing and moving, but at times it could have used a bit more subtlety, be a bit more trusting of the audience to be perceptive and empathetic.

There's quite a bit of fan-service in the first few episodes. To draw in the viewers, I'm guessing. As I'm watching more anime, I'm starting to build an immunity to it. If it's your cup of tea, enjoy. If not, don't worry; as the show progresses the focus shifts to more important matters and you'll be less harassed by needless cleavage and panty-shots.

The show may need a few episodes to grow on you (it did for me anyway), so be sure to give it that chance.