Fruits Basket

Natsume Yuujinchou addpermalink

In terms of appearance, there isn't much similarities but both plot has substance in them that is unmistakably heartwarming. Fruits Basket (or Fruba) is just one of those anime that makes you feel all warm and fuzzy and empathize with a lot of it's characters. Natsume has that kind of feel too, a sense of calm like your actually watching straight from your eyes and not from the screen. Comparing soundtracks, both are pretty neat, it's very pleasant to hear. Another thing that is pretty similar to both anime is the main lead's way of thinking, like, moving in to a new house with strangers and feeling a sense of acceptance, taking everything what life throws at them and being able to stand back up again and also handling the supernatural around them and learning to accept them as who they are. Both anime, in my opinion, are very excellent, but for those who can't stand slow paced stories (like Mushishi-pacing),  I think it's still worth a try. read more 

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Starry☆Sky addpermalink

Both series have somehow a strong zodiac-related theme in the story. 
Fruits Basket introduce characters as part of the Chinese Zodiac, while Starry Sky introduce characters representing each of the Zodiac Star Sign.
Is quite interesting seeing once again an anime facing this special thing which is the zodiac.

Still, both anime are shoujo genre and reverse harem: a main lead girl surrounded by handsome amazing boys.

And both series share a very sweet atmosphere ♥
If you liked one of those, i highly advice to watch the other too ;3 

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Shugo Chara! addpermalink

Both Shugo Chara! and Fruits Basket have a lot of comedy based upon characters making unusual transformations, but I think the biggest similiarity is in their characters. The heroine finds herself getting involved with two boys; one known at school as a prince, and the other identified as a cat. The "cat" also has a possessive relative who has romantic feelings for him.

Overall, I think if you enjoyed the light-heartedness and romance of Fruits Basket, Shugo Chara! is probably a good series to check out (both anime and manga). They also both touch upon heavy emotional themes, such as being true to one's self. 

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Clannad addpermalink

Nagisa in clannad and Tohru in fruits basket are incredibly similar. They're both sweet, naive, and caring. The main guys in both animes have a dark past that haunts them and in order to overcome it, the need someone to accept them. They're both really funny too.  

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Fruits Basket is also sad, but touching, there are numerous humorous moments which brings the characters together to come to become friends.  

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Clannad and Fruits Basket go hand and hand with many similarities. When I watched both, it definitely reminded me of one and the other. Let's break this down, shall we?

First, both series are lighthearted and contains supernatural themes. The main female protagonist is a kind young girl who doesn't want to hurt those around her. She later meets other characters who she forms valuable bonds with.

Secondly, series have a lot of drama and comedy (more so in Clannad). They also have their touching moments. 

Third, both series takes place a school setting and focuses on other characters at times although the key relationship involves the main girl in both titles. They enjoy life and helping others while valuing their own experiences. 

Both series of course has a touch of romance in it that is later explored in their works. read more

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Both anime are very romantic, some of the scenes from Clannad will make you cry. Both are good anime and they are similar in a way that the stories involve two people falling love and both have other similarities as well. 

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I'm not quite sure why Clannad reminded me so much of this anime.  I guess it's just because of the friendship aspect and the kind of ditsy female as one of the main characters that is trying her best to live life to the fullest.  The stories are pretty different in where they end up going and Clannad is known as one of the saddest anime(but don't strike it down, you may be surprised) but it is also an amazing one to watch. 

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Kimi ni Todoke addpermalink

While Kimi Ni Todoke is more "slice of life" and less fantasy than Fruits Basket, they have a similar feel. The protagonist is a girl who is very sweet, and her kindness (or some might say naivety) touches the hearts of the people around her. Furuba is a little bit sillier; KimiTo toes the line on being a bit too saccharine. Tohru and Sadako both have two good girlfriends who are somewhat of social outcasts; Arisa and Chizu are VERY similar characters. Both series have a pretty soft color palette,  although personally I think the art in KimiTo is a bit better. If you liked the cute, romantic side of Furuba, you'll love KimiTo. read more 

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both Sawako from KimiTo and Toru from Fruba are oblivious, sweet and try to put others before themselves. They both have 2 close friends who are delinquentish. Both illicit an adorable warm feeling and both have some degree of sorrow. Both experience some degree of bullying from the popular girls that like the main guy character. KimiTo is a romance and sweet. Fruba has more comedy. Ohter than that Kimiko's Sawako's main problem is that she looks like Sadako from "the ring" But she comes from an intact family. Toru's family is dead and the anime has more of a focus on family relationships. Also Toru is not scary, she is just overlooked. I loved both read more 

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For anyone who loved the slice-of-life sweetness to be found in Fruits Basket, Kimi ni Todoke is definitely a must-watch.  Both series spotlight the necessity for companionship, kindness, and empathy as well as showcasing strong friendships and slow-building romantic relationships.  Hopefully, Sawako will draw you into her world and experiences just as Tohru did for you in Fruits Basket. 

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Both feature a shy and somewhat ostracised girl with pure hearts and two badass best friends, as well as a sweet side romance. Kimi Ni Todoke focuses more on character development and growth to FruBa's more intricate plot however. 

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Both the anime series revolve around the life of a single girl who had to go through a lot of social and emotional issues everywhere and had to struggle through their lives when they come across one certain situation where she feels to be like the luckiest person in the world because of one or a few handful of people who make her feel special and important.

Kimi Ni Todoke is more of a Slice of Life excluding all sorts of Fantasy Content portrayed in Fruits Basket but in the end, both make two different series worth watch.

:-) 

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Special A addpermalink

Both are romantic comedies and i really enjoyed each of the them. The main characters are both hard working girls who never give up. The main character Hikari in Special A, is similar to Tohru in that matter. Not only that, but they are continously wishing to make people other than themselves, happy. A major difference, however, is Hikari can't cook for crap, while Tohru is a fairly talented cook. Please don't let this fact sway youre decision. :) 

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Both stories have a little drama and involves school. Special A is more about what is happening at school. Both are "SPECIAL" in a different sense. Fruits basket is special because the sohma family turn to an animal of their zodiac if they are hugged by the opposite sex (that is not part of the sohma family). Special A is special because they are in a special class. The students in that special class are not only genius students but they are also filthy rich students. You will find them funny and mysterious like the sohma family that lives with Tohru Honda. Hope you like it! read more 

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it has similar caracters and is a nice anime i would say its good but thats my opion cuz when i read coments i say naa then i end p watching them than say wat was i thinking lol
its a good anime... i hope u enjoy (if u watch) lol 

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Its a reverse harem also even though theres no such as magic an transformation but dont know you could say it has the same air fruits basket so i belief if you watched fruits basket you will love special a 

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Ok, I know this is a weird suggestion but id like to explain. 
+In Special A, Hikari and Kei are alway competing for 1st place and in Fruits Basket Kyo and Yuki are always competing for 1st place. 
+They are also really sweet  and i find that they are good for beginners in watching anime.
+They both have extremely unique characters that have troubled pasts 

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Ranma ½ addpermalink

Both animes have people in who are "cursed" into changing into other things (such as animals)... in Ranma 1/2 the cause is cold water in Fruits Basket the cause is being hugged by the opposite sex.  

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Yamato Nadeshiko Shichihenge♥ addpermalink

In Fruits Basket Tohru Honda live with Yuki Sohma and his family, while Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge, Sunako Nakahara is sent by her aunt to live in an extravagant mansion with four ridiculously handsome boys. 

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Both stories is about a girl surrounded by cute guys. It touches friendship, love, comedy, and slice of life. I find yamato nadeshiko more funny than fruits basket. Fruits basket has more drama than yamato nadeshiko. 

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Fruits Basket and Yamato Nadeshiko Shichi Henge (The Wallflower) are very, very similar, at least on the surface. Each one has a main, female protagonist that lives with a group of men. Tohru, from Fruits Basket, acts very differently than Sunako, from The Wallflower, but they're thrown into a very similar situation. The main difference is Tohru went there on her own while Sunako was forced to live with them.

Another character similarity falls between Kyo, from Fruits Basket, and Kyohei, from The Wallflower. Despite having the same letters in their name, they both have the ability to get really ticked off at the female protagonist for very silly reasons. They also get into fights with others.

The story, because of the difference in the female protagonists, isn't really the same. The main idea is there, but that's about it. Everything else in the story is completely different. Still, they have enough in common to say that if you liked one, you should at least give the other a look. read more 

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Both contains similar theme. Main female lead who are not so social suddenly find them selves living with the most beautiful and the most popular guys of their high school and end up with a relationship. They both are funny and will make you laugh big time. Both have sweat and deep plot and character development. And Main character's relationship with the boys make them realize something every day bring an adventures one after another. They also meet different peoples ,And their life changes. 

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Hiiro no Kakera addpermalink

These two just seem so much alike O_O Hmm Shogo family instead of sohma family? Mahiro is like kyo with the short temper and charismatic personality, bunch of weird good looking men trying to protect one naive innocent girl? Same art an feeling I think x3  

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School Rumble addpermalink

If you like comedy and school, you might like School Rumble... It's a story about school life and their idiotic romance - really funny! 

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Saiunkoku Monogatari addpermalink

The thing that makes these truly similar is that the main character is a girl, surrounded by guys who she helps get through various difficulties. In fruits basket, Tohru helps them get through the emotional problems related to the Chinese Zodiac transformations; whereas in Saiunkoku Monogatari Shuurei helps the Emperor and those in the government work through their various problems. Once you've gotten to about episode 11 in Saiunkoku Monogatari and almost anywhere in Fruits Basket, you can REALLY see how they're similar. 

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Air addpermalink

Both about a girl who's life isn't the greatest, but they don't seem to be sad.  

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Kareshi Kanojo no Jijou addpermalink

Both have great characters and story, each keeps you wanting for more.
watching those series made me read the manga of each  because both don't really "end" where they should.
even if they are shojo i recommend them to anyone 

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Kaichou wa Maid-sama! addpermalink

Well for starters I love Kyo from FB and the guy from KwM looks similar. There's romance and light humor. ^_^ Same good romantic feeling. 

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Suzumiya Haruhi no Yuuutsu addpermalink

Both are very popular titles. Furuba has some serious moments and comedy. 

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Inu x Boku SS addpermalink

Beyond the superficial silliness lies a dark past. The elements of magic, which are hereditary and involve transformations, play second fiddle to the relationships between the characters. There is romance in the air. All the male characters are bishounen.  

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Lovely★Complex addpermalink

lovely complex and fruit basket has both a lot of their own magic but you can find similltary between them, in the humar department, they both would knock you out to the floor in several moments. although LC hasn't finished yet, i cant find it dropping it's quality an time soon. i would like more and more from both of them :) 

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Princess Tutu addpermalink

it has the same sort of opening song and its about romance triangle 

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Aishiteruze Baby★★ addpermalink

Although there's really no similarities [storywise] between the two shows (other than they're both technically slice of life comedy dramas), they both have the same look and feel to them. They're both heartwarming, and have a great deal of development in both the main and side characters.

If you liked Aishiteruze Baby then you'll like Fruits Basket.  

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Chobits addpermalink

Has an overall good feel, though does delve into dark and misterious pasts and scenes to give a deeper story that makes you wonder if theres more than meets the eye. 

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Gingitsune addpermalink

Fruits Basket and Gingitsune involve a modern-life setting mixed with presence supernatural beings. The main female characters get involved with these beings as they come to understand them.

The atmospheres of both series are similar and involve character relationships. Fruits Basket adds a taste of romance to its story, while Gingitsune generally maintains a slice-of-life tone. There is drama, comedy, and sometimes more emotions that come to surface.

The settings of both series are also similar. 

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Hotarubi no Mori e addpermalink

-Gin of Hotarubi no Mori e and the entire Sohma family in Fruits Basket have the same curse that doesn't allow them to be hugged by humans. 
-The heroines are both clumsy, silly, stronger than they appear, and strive to not be a burden to anyone. (Hotaru and Tohru also look almost identical as children, and as teenagers Hotaru looks just like Tohru but with shorter hair. Even their names sound similar.) They also both struggle with the curse of their loved ones.
-Both anime incorporate Japanese folklore, legends, and other spiritual elements. 
-Gin is a lot like Yuuki, personality-wise and appearance-wise.
-Both anime are tearjerkers.  

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Ookami Kodomo no Ame to Yuki addpermalink

 I was constantly thinking of Fruits Basket themes when watching Ookami Kodomo and both series both share a similar plot with how the children turn into animals. The themes of dealing with a possessed child as a parent, the struggles of growing up, finding love, living in society, succumbing to animal instincts and using it as an advantage, and generally the paths of living as someone who transforms all made me compare it back to Fruits Basket which explores it to an even deeper level than Ookami Kodomo does. Of course, the animal aspect of both stories are used as an overlying premise to the story and the real thing that makes both these series so good is with the themes, emotions and characters. read more 

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Amnesia addpermalink

Both are reverse harem, Have a shyish main character {not sure the main character from fruits basket is as shy} and great art style well ok art is probably not the best example to give. But one has more to do with curses and the other is or has to do with Amnesia like the title says. 

Most it has in common is Both are reverse harem 

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Kuragehime addpermalink

Both animes includes a heart warming, innocent, and somewhat relateable female protagonist who provides a comfort place for the male leads by sharing stories of past memories of their late mothers. Both give off a light refreshing feeling with rom-com vibes of the female lead being cutely innocent, and the male lead slowly developing romantic feelings with a girl they didn't expect to meet and get along with. Male leads are both popular and handsome.  

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Karin addpermalink

it gives you the same happy and sometimes serious feel to it. it is funny and sad at some parts( not quite as sad as fruits basket ) and leaves you with a good feeling 

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Inari, Konkon, Koi Iroha. addpermalink

Both female main characters get mixed up in the troubles of supernatural people/beings, while at the same time have to confront their inner troubles and discover who they really are, and what they are meant to do.

Both strike a balance between serious themes and light-hearted comedy, but never smother you in either. 

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Peach Girl addpermalink

The main character is loved by two other guys 

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RDG: Red Data Girl addpermalink

Main girl character reminds me of Tohru Honda.
The other characters seem to have animal forms like in Fruit Basket. 

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Mamotte! Lollipop addpermalink

The plots may be different, but the characters' traits are pretty much the same. Tohru in Fruits Basket is given a choice of two guys, Kyo, the hot-tempered one or Yuki, "Prince Charming". Nina in Mamotte Lollipop is also given a choice, Zero, the one who always makes fun of Nina, and Ichi, the sweet, caring one. In Fruits Basket, Kagura is in love with Kyo and is supposedly his fiance. In Mamotte Lollipop, Kuku is in love with Zero and is also his supposed fiance. Fruits Basket may focus on the Chinese Zodiac, but Mamotte Lollipop also has something to do with fantasy. There are big differences in the two, but the characters have major similarities. read more 

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Kiniro no Corda: Primo Passo addpermalink

Somehow when I was watching La Corda, it gave me Fruits Basket vibes. I guess it's the pace of the storytelling and the kind of mystery behind certain characters that made me feel nostalgic (I watched Fruits Basket when I was 12 or 13). You could call both the series reverse harem too. 

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Nagareboshi Lens addpermalink

"Why would this cute guy pick me?" Both heroines think of themselves in terms of not being like the girls you would think the guy or guys they hang out with would want to hang out with. Soft and fluffy story line too. 

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Ayashi no Ceres addpermalink

Drama, love and supernatural are prominent in both (though Fruits Basket is the more light-hearted of the two). Need I say more? 

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Itazura na Kiss addpermalink

Both have a female lead who's home, for whatever reason, becomes unlivable and she ends up living with the male lead/leads.  

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Hanasakeru Seishounen addpermalink

Shoujo romance anime..female lead with multiple love interests.. 

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Full Moon wo Sagashite addpermalink

Both start as comedies with a lot of fun until an unexpected turn of events which leads to drama and near the end somehow it becomes darker. Both have a naive goody goody protagonist that ends up befriending people who are in a supernatural situation[shinigami/cursed family]. Both have extremely cliche situations but extremely well executed. Amazing ost and voice actors. 
Both have a lovely character that can turn into a bunny[Meroko/Momiji] and another one who can turn into an impulsive cat[Takuto/Kyo]. Both animes try to give you life lessons (the power of love, friendship, family, bonds etc). 

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Hachimitsu to Clover addpermalink

Slice of life drama, has both comedy and sad stories. It can make you laugh one moment and cry the next. 

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Yume-iro Pâtissière addpermalink

Both of these Anime are sweet and light hearted for the most part. They also have a main character who is naive and innocent. 

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Shin Shirayuki-hime Densetsu Prétear addpermalink

They both start out with simple girls. They both are then surrounded by boys who help them through troubles or special powers with secrets.  

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