The Pet Girl of Sakurasou

"The Pet Girl of Sakurasou" (Japanese: さくら荘のペットな彼女, Sakura-sō no Petto na Kanojo) is a Japanese light novel series written by Hajime Kamoshida and illustrated by Kēji Mizoguchi. The story revolves around Sorata Kanda, a high school student at Suimei University of the Arts (Suiko), who is forced to move into the infamous Sakura Dormitory, a place for problem students, after keeping a stray cat. There, he meets Mashiro Shiina, a prodigious but socially inept artist from England, and becomes her caretaker. The narrative follows Sorata and the other eccentric residents of Sakura Dormitory—including the energetic animator Misaki, the playboy writer Jin, and the reclusive programmer Ryuunosuke—as they navigate their dreams, friendships, and love lives. It's a heartwarming coming-of-age story about extraordinary individuals living under one roof, focusing on their daily lives, ambitions, and the bonds they form while striving to achieve their artistic goals. The series has been adapted into manga, anime, and a visual novel, garnering widespread popularity.