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Fruits Basket
Synopsis: After the tragedy that led to her mother's death, Tooru Honda, a 16-year-old girl, is forced to live temporarily in a tent in the forest, avoiding being a burden to others. In a twist of fate, she is rescued by Yuki and Shigure Souma, who take her into their home. Soon, Tooru discovers the Souma family's unusual secret: a spell that transforms its members into zodiac animals whenever they are embraced by someone of the opposite sex. As Tooru delves deeper into this magical and troubled world, she not only finds herself involved in the family's fight against the curse, but also realizes that her gentle spirit can bring unexpected affection and healing to everyone around her.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Fruits Basket
- Anime Name in Japanese: フルーツバスケット
- Anime Name in English: Fruits Basket
- Other names: Furuba
Production information
- Producers: TV Tokyo, Nihon Ad Systems, King Records
- Licensors: Funimation
- Studios: Studio Deen
Anime Information
- Type: 24 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 26
- Date: July 5, 2001 to December 27, 2001
- Genres: Drama, fantasy, romance
- Subjects: Love Polygon, School
- Target: Shoujo
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.69
- Popularity: 546,668
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- "Fruits Basket" was originally published as a manga written by Natsuki Takaya, which was serialized from 1998 to 2006.
- The story was adapted into two separate anime series: one in 2001 and another starting in 2019, which covered the entire manga.
- The title "Fruits Basket" is a reference to a children's game mentioned in the manga and the anime.
- The characters in the Sohma family transform into animals of the Chinese zodiac signs when they are weak or are hugged by a person of the opposite sex.
- Toru Honda, the protagonist, is known for her kind and generous personality, which has a significant impact on the members of the Sohma family.
Main Characters
- Souma Kyou: He bears the curse of the cat zodiac.
- Honda Tooru: Kind and optimistic, helps the Souma family.
- Souma Yuki: Known as the Prince, he is the rat of the zodiac.
- Souma Hatsuharu: Has a dual personality, is the zodiac ox.
- Souma Momiji: Half-Japanese, he is the zodiac rabbit.
- Souma Shigure: Writer and the zodiac dog.
- Souma Ayame: Older brother of Yuki, he is the serpent of the zodiac.
- Souma Hatori: Family doctor, he is the dragon of the zodiac.
- Hanajima Saki: Tooru's friend, has psychic abilities.
- Souma Akito: Leader of the Souma family, central role in the curse.
Summary and events
- After losing his mother in an accident, Tooru Honda decides to live in a shack in the forest so as not to overwhelm his friends and avoid criticism from his family.
- After a stormy night, Yuki and Shigure Souma find Tooru and invite her to live with them until her grandfather's house is renovated.
- Tooru discovers the Souma's secret: they transform into Chinese zodiac animals when embraced by someone of the opposite sex.
- Intrigued by the mystery and the curse that plagues the Souma family, Tooru decides to stay and help in any way she can.
- As he gets to know more family members, Tooru faces emotional challenges and uncovers the Souma family's past wounds.
- Tooru tries to find a way to break the curse, using his kindness and determination to support and understand the pain of each member.
- Over time, bonds are formed and personal transformations take place, revealing the power of empathy and love in the midst of family adversity.
- In the end, Tooru's influence paves the way for the Souma's redemption and freedom, allowing everyone to find true happiness.
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Meaning of Fruits Basket
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フルーツバスケット
- フルーツ - fruits
- バスケット - Basket
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