The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Episode 2 - "I Drew A Picture" Thoughts

Now, I've picked up quite a few comedy shows this season, and while I'm enjoying all of them, The Pet Girl of Sakurasou certainly stands as my favourite currently. It isn't really because it's pretty to look at (it's a very colourful show, but quite average for animation), it isn't really for the soundtrack, nor the plot; it's because the characters, while completely insane, are interesting. We have Sorata Kanda, who can't help himself from helping cats which have been left on the streets, and so got himself kicked out of the normal school dorms and forced to live in the Sakura Dormitory. The Sakura Dormitory is by no means a normal dormitory, however. This is where the talented kids of the school live, something Sorata doesn't fit into having no talent whatsoever.

As far as the second episode goes, it follows on nicely from the first. It keeps the same level of crazy, but like the first it always manages to tone itself down enough for the moments which demand at least some sense of seriousness from these characters. Although it does make me wonder how this series ever worked as a light novel series, when so much of it demands you be able to see every small thing - the series is by far at its best when playing with the reactions of the characters to certain events. It isn't just crazy though, this episode at least showed us some character development in Mashiro and it's a bit easier to understand her. While she has extrema talent for art (although, maybe not so much manga at this point in time), we've reached the point where it's clear common sense is nowhere to be found. However, the character works well with Sorata and it's much more of an "awww" matter than it is annoying, and as you watch the episode progress it becomes clear that Sorata's teachings have at least some impact on her.

So far the series works well and I can't fault it too much. It's nice comedy relief when you want it, and although it may not end up being outstanding, I can't help but grow fond of it regardless.