Fruits Basket 1st Season

Tooru Honda has always been fascinated by the story of the Chinese zodiac that her beloved mother told her as a child. However, a sudden family tragedy changes her life, and subsequent circumstances leave her all alone. Tooru is now forced to live in a tent, but little does she know that her temporary home resides on the private property of the esteemed Souma family. Stumbling upon their home one day, she encounters Shigure, an older Souma cousin, and Yuki, the "prince" of her school. Tooru explains that she lives nearby, but the Soumas eventually discover her well-kept secret of being homeless when they see her walking back to her tent one night.

Things start to look up for Tooru as they kindly offer to take her in after hearing about her situation. But soon after, she is caught up in a fight between Yuki and his hot-tempered cousin, Kyou. While trying to stop them, she learns that the Souma family has a well-kept secret of their own: whenever they are hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they transform into the animals of the Chinese zodiac.

With this new revelation, Tooru will find that living with the Soumas is an unexpected adventure filled with laughter and romance.

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Souma, Kyou Main

Uchida, Yuuma Japanese

Honda, Tooru Main

Iwami, Manaka Japanese

Souma, Yuki Main

Shimazaki, Nobunaga Japanese

Souma, Hatsuharu Supporting

Furukawa, Makoto Japanese

Souma, Momiji Supporting

Han, Megumi Japanese

Souma, Shigure Supporting

Nakamura, Yuuichi Japanese

Souma, Ayame Supporting

Sakurai, Takahiro Japanese

Souma, Hatori Supporting

Okitsu, Kazuyuki Japanese

Hanajima, Saki Supporting

Satou, Satomi Japanese

Souma, Isuzu Supporting

Toyosaki, Aki Japanese

Cook, Justin Producer

Yazaki, Fumi Producer

Yamauchi, Mirai Producer

Takemura, Ippei Producer

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Jul 3, 2024

lavendertulip

Recommended

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Fruits Basket is always going to hold a warm place in my heart. It was my first manga and because of that I feel biased towards loving all content that comes from this series. When I first learnt they that TMS Entertainment was going to be remaking the show I was so excited.

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I was not ready for how pretty and lovingly drawn this anime is, I recommend it to anyone that loves slice of life dramas and even the supernatural. This is a show of tragedy so be aware of that, but don't let that stop you from embracing it.
In my opinion I didn't have a single episode I didn't enjoy and I was captivated the entire time by the stories and information being handed to me by the complex lives these characters have.

The Manga is something that I recommend all fans of the anime, read. There's plenty more unseen happenings.

Reviewer’s Rating: 9

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Feb 13, 2024

_Shara_

Mixed Feelings

Note: All my reviews are written after I've completed watching the entire season, never before.

"Fruits Basket" Season 1 rejuvenates the beloved story with modern animation and deeper character exploration, yet leaves something to be desired in pacing and romantic development. The season excels in showcasing the emotional depth of the Soma family and Tohru Honda, weaving intricate backstories that highlight themes of acceptance and resilience. Each episode adds layers to the complex tapestry of relationships and personal growth, making it a compelling watch.

However, the series' focus on side characters, while enriching the narrative fabric, often sidelines the development of Tohru and her future relationship. Fans ... longing for a romantic progression akin to "Kamisama Hajimemashite" may find the slow burn between the main characters a tad frustrating. Despite these moments of yearning for more, the episodes dedicated to characters like Hanajima offer delightful insights into friendship dynamics, standing out as memorable highlights.

Unfortunately, the music didn’t leave a lasting impression on me, blending into the background without significantly enhancing the emotional resonance of key scenes. This lack of memorable musical accompaniment (including the opening and ending themes) represents a missed opportunity in a series so rich in emotional depth.

Character development shines, particularly in episodes revealing Kyo and Yuki's vulnerabilities. Yet, the anticipation for significant romantic scenes frequently finds itself overshadowed by the series' broader focus. The introduction of the Zodiac members adds a mystical layer to the story, though at times, it feels like a double-edged sword, diluting the central narrative thread.

IN CONCLUSION:

Season 1 of "Fruits Basket" 2019 lays a solid foundation for emotional and narrative depth, with its strength lying in character development and thematic richness. However, the longing for more pronounced romantic elements and a tighter focus on the main characters' relationship leaves viewers like myself with mixed feelings. The season sets the stage for potential, promising a continuation that could hopefully address these desires. The blend of heartache and humor, alongside the promise of growth, keeps the series endearing and watchable, but with reserved expectations for the romantic storyline to unfold in future seasons.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Nov 14, 2024

Rohith1

Not Recommended

I would just like to keep this short....this is my first ever review

The anime was just flat boring and the characters are just sus. Its just during few scenes we get emotional connected to it and so did I. But the rest was just lagging this could have finished in just 1 season. The Plot is very small but dragged in a lot of episodes which makes the viewers loose interest and there is no excitement to watch the next episode.

I just feel people watch it for the hype and all just bcz someone likes it doesn't mean other would like it too or ... have to like it and say that its good just bcz they don't trust their judgement. There is nothing exciting about the anime and would loose interest after a while because nothing seems to happen.

They just put so many emotional scenes in here that after a while it gets irritating and cringe too...

I char intros were way too long and unnecessary, the viewers loose the interest right then and there!! They could have just done this in few episodes and single season.

Reviewer’s Rating: 6

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