The Pet Girl of Sakurasou Season 1 Episode 2

Ep 2. I Drew a Picture

  • TV14
  • October 17, 2012
  • 25 min

As the second episode of The Pet Girl of Sakurasou begins, we are introduced to some of the complex emotions that the characters are dealing with. Sorata Kanda, the protagonist, has just been tasked with taking care of Shiina Mashiro, the "pet girl" of the Sakurasou dormitory. Shiina is a brilliant artist but is completely clueless when it comes to caring for herself, so Sorata has his hands full making sure she is fed, dressed, and doesn't accidentally set the building on fire.

Although he finds this task frustrating at times, Sorata is also inspired by Shiina's artistic talent. In "I Drew a Picture," we see him working hard on his own art project, hoping to gain some recognition from his peers. This is made all the more difficult by the fact that he has been given a "punishment" by the dorm manager for causing trouble in the previous episode. He has to help Jin, one of the other residents, with his work as a manga artist.

Meanwhile, Shiina is struggling to understand how to convey her emotions through her art. She creates beautiful, detailed drawings, but there is no feeling behind them. She watches videos online of a popular artist who is able to create art that moves people to tears, and becomes fixated on figuring out how to do the same.

As the episode progresses, we see that Sorata and Shiina are not the only ones dealing with artistic struggles. Nanami, another resident of the dorm, is trying to juggle her job as a maid with her dream of becoming a voice actress. She is worried that she is not talented enough to make it in the industry and is considering giving up her dreams altogether.

Despite their individual challenges, the residents of Sakurasou are united in their determination to support each other. They offer advice, encouragement, and even sometimes tough love when necessary. There are moments of lighthearted humor as well, such as when Sorata and Shiina accidentally switch their lunchboxes and have to eat each other's questionable culinary creations.

As the episode draws to a close, we see Sorata finally completing his art project, which is based on his experiences with Shiina. He shows it to Shiina, who is moved by the emotion behind it. This encourages her to keep trying to infuse her own art with feeling. Meanwhile, Nanami gets a small but encouraging break in her pursuit of voice acting.

"I Drew a Picture" is a touching and relatable episode of The Pet Girl of Sakurasou. It highlights the struggles that many artists face in trying to perfect their craft, as well as the importance of a supportive community. Despite the characters' individual challenges, there is a sense of hope and determination that permeates the episode, leaving viewers feeling inspired and invested in the ongoing journeys of these lovable characters.

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  • First Aired
    October 17, 2012
  • Content Rating
    TV14
  • Runtime
    25 min
  • Language
    English