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The Pet Girl of Sakurasou

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou

Sakurasou no Pet na Kanojo

TVFall 2012FINISHED
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7.8 / 10
277,363 followers
24 episodes
Oct 9, 2012
ComedyDramaRomanceSlice of Life

What is The Pet Girl of Sakurasou?

The Pet Girl of Sakurasou is a twenty-four-episode comedy-drama romance that aired in fall 2012. The series follows Sorata Kanda, who finds himself exiled to Sakura Hall—a dormitory for problem students—after bringing a stray cat onto campus. What begins as a simple punishment becomes a chaotic living situation as he shares the dorm with an eccentric cast of misfits, including a reclusive programmer, an aggressive flirt, and Mashiro, a genius artist who is remarkably helpless in everyday life. The show balances its romantic elements with genuine character development as these unlikely residents navigate their personal struggles and dreams.

Sakura Hall serves as both a comedic backdrop and a surprisingly warm setting for real emotional growth. The series works equally well as a lighthearted slice-of-life comedy and as a drama exploring what it means to support people you care about. Its appeal extends beyond romance fans to anyone who enjoys ensemble casts with distinct personalities and genuine chemistry. The complete series finished airing more than a decade ago, so all episodes are available to watch in full.

The first time he saw her, it was love at first sight. Unfortunately for Sorata Kanda, "she" was a cat named Hikari and his school's rules forbid keeping pets in the regular dorms. As a result, Sorata is banished to the infamous Sakura Hall alongside other troublesome and unusual students like Jin, overzealous playboy, Ryuunosuke, the reclusive hermit, and Mashiro, a brilliant artist who's so unfocused and clueless about the real world that dorm supervisor Ms. Sengoku assigns Sorata the task of taking care of her along with his ever-growing collection of stray cats! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The Pet Girl of Sakurasou have?
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou has 24 episodes.
When did The Pet Girl of Sakurasou come out?
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou premiered on October 9, 2012.
Is The Pet Girl of Sakurasou finished?
The Pet Girl of Sakurasou has finished airing and every episode has been released.