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Jun 3, 2020 12:34 AM

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This episode hurt so much. I have tears in my eyes. It was painful to see Akito break the already broken Kyo. Then Kyo's little glimmer of hope despite everything. He is probably one of my favorite characters of all time. My precious baby.
Jun 3, 2020 1:57 AM

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One of the best episodes, I got chills throughout the whole thing. The best part of this episode was when Kyo realized his feelings for Tohru and thought to himself that there's still hope.
Jun 3, 2020 2:36 AM
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So kyo always fighting with Yuki just to win the gamble and stay free. What a poor guy he is. And to think he has a teacher of MMA(martial art)for the same reason. Am really feel sorry for him
Jun 3, 2020 9:12 AM

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I've been a Kyo and Tohru shipper since the beginning of time and this episode has hurt me so much. It was so difficult to watch, like my stomach was turning with every word Akito drilled into Kyo's trauma-exhausted mental state.

I'm a little bit anxious every time a new episode is released because even though I've read the manga before, it was like a good ten years ago and I don't remember anything... So, it's like everything is new to me. Sure hope they're able to find their happy ending.

Akito needs to be confined himself, and preferably, with no one ever coming to visit him.
Jun 3, 2020 12:56 PM

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Toriru said:
I have been reading the comments on here which are all very interesting and entertaining. So is everyone here a manga reader? I am trying to figure out why people are questioning Akito's gender.


Nope, a lot of anime-onlys here in the forum. If you read all comments on every episode you'll see it. It's fun for me too, reading all comments and seeing how people react to new revelations. :D

Yeah, it makes me angry too that people who already know some things spoil the fun for others. But the anime isn't helping, it doesn't make things ambiguous enough like the manga did. For example, it was so obvious that Yuki is the boy with the cap, from the 1st ending (when he walks past Tooru and then the cap falls to the ground) and from the way the shadow of his head was drawn (it showed that he has longer hair on 1 side of the head).

About Akito, I think people started thinking it's a she after episode 5 when Akito came to Kureno like that, like he's Akito's lover. I guess they didn't think that Akito and Kureno are maybe gay or bisexual. XD And people are noticing how Akito acts around male Zodiacs, like lying on Shigure's lap at the end of season 1 and huging them and stuff. Although, there are still people who think Akito is a he, you can see it in the comments. So yeah, there are 2 factions. XD
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Waiting for Sailor Moon Cosmos..... o(≧▽≦)o
Jun 3, 2020 2:16 PM

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So Kyo knew Tohru's mom all this time. Wonder how they met and what their relationship was like.
Jun 3, 2020 4:09 PM

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This episode was really powerful when it came to the emotions fully packed and
I felt sad that Kyo lost that argument he didn't have a good come back...

I still wonder why everyone accept Akito's order like without any second thought
does she has control over them or something?
Jun 3, 2020 6:24 PM

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There will never be a day that I stop shipping the fuck out of these two.
Jun 4, 2020 8:06 AM

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I was about to cry, I finally stopped debating on Kyo and Yuki, honestly, I love them both.
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Jun 4, 2020 9:53 AM
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Didn't think I'd cry this episode, and then the Tohru and Kyou scene at the end freaking got me.

They did this even better than the manga here. I'm amazed by the incredible voice acting, music... Pretty much everything. Best episode in the series so far.
Jun 4, 2020 8:23 PM

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holy shit i was definitely not ready for that episode like... AT ALL
Jun 5, 2020 7:59 AM
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BRB, getting isekaid in Fruits Basket so I can murder Akito.

Seriously, the character is so deliciously hate-able. I love me a good gaslighting villain and Akito is just that.
Jun 5, 2020 1:30 PM

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with me much sad news here and there..this show is a ray of light for me
Jun 6, 2020 11:31 AM

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I still don't know why the hell Akito has so much authority and free reign to do as he pleases and bully everyone. Why are all the Somas obeying him as if he is the second coming of christ?
Jun 6, 2020 12:54 PM

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What an episode diving into Kyo's dark history. I liked how they showed the interaction with Tohru's Mom and Kyo when he was little. Honestly, one of the most powerful episodes for Kyo. Kyo and Tohru moments were so cute together!
Jun 7, 2020 2:42 AM

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Byniavo said:
I still don't know why the hell Akito has so much authority and free reign to do as he pleases and bully everyone. Why are all the Somas obeying him as if he is the second coming of christ?


Only click if you want a spoilery image from the very first episode


It will be revealed soon, however many people already guessed it from episode one.

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Jun 7, 2020 5:35 AM

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Byniavo said:
I still don't know why the hell Akito has so much authority and free reign to do as he pleases and bully everyone. Why are all the Somas obeying him as if he is the second coming of christ?


Reason 1: Akito is the head of the Souma family (clan).
Reason 2: Akito is something else too, you will find out what in the next episode.
Waiting for Gundam SEED Movie..... (ಥ‿ಥ)

Waiting for Sailor Moon Cosmos..... o(≧▽≦)o
Jun 8, 2020 9:23 PM

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Absolute stunner of an episode, had me on the edge of my goddamn seat.

Remember when I was rooting for Yuri over Kyo? That was funny.

I was worried I missed something earlier about Kyo and Tohru's mother, but everyone else here seems just as surprised.

Also- Akito is so evil, he leaves the tap on!
Jun 12, 2020 7:21 AM

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Man, powerful episode. Kyo deserves to be happy. But this is the second season, already ep 9 and still a lot we don't know about Akito. Wonder why he is like that.
Jun 12, 2020 2:06 PM

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Another absolutely beautiful episode, this series just gets better and better.
Jun 12, 2020 3:14 PM

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Kyo focused episode so I loved it. Probably my favorite in this season so far.
Jun 17, 2020 4:15 AM

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Those scenes where kyo thought of tohru's mom were really well produced and kyo finally admits his feelings. Akito is one twisted ass tho.
Jun 17, 2020 3:52 PM

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"and if it made you smile, i'd do something over and over for you," so many tears were shed during this episode and this dialogue alone ;;

it hurts that kyo doesn't think he deserves love or is allowed to be loved.. and because he doesn't want tohru to get hurt he lies about not loving her.
really powerful of him to remember that hope will bloom and continue to in life's darkest moments + he wants to spend the limited time he believes he has left to be by tohru's side, and love her, his hope. so much emotional growth from him in yet another beautiful and powerful episode.
Jun 23, 2020 6:08 AM

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i really hate akito much more now. kyo should've punched him in the face!


Jul 7, 2020 8:13 PM

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I wanna see baby Kyo and mama Kyoko interactions!!!!! *O*

KyoXTohru tho... (ಥ﹏ಥ)
But I also like YukiXTohru moments too :3

Despite not getting along, Yuki did good in protecting them ;A; he knows Kyo could never hate Tohru.
Jul 8, 2020 5:09 PM

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Kyo finally realized his feelings for Tohru!! 😭
I hate Akito!! I spoiled myself about her.. I understand her now but still I hate her!!!! She's soooo annoying! I really want Kyo to punch her face!
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Jul 8, 2020 5:11 PM

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Kyo finally realized his feelings for Tohru!! 😭
I hate Akito!! I spoiled myself about her.. I understand her now but still I hate her!!!! She's soooo annoying! I really want Kyo to punch her face!
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.
Jul 9, 2020 11:16 AM

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Cried my eyes out. Amazing episode.
Jul 10, 2020 2:38 AM

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Amazing episode!

The confrontation between Kyo and Akito is intense and Kyo is in love with Tōru! <3
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Jul 10, 2020 6:30 AM

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Kyo finally admit he love Tohru. I have a feeling this will be a happy ending. They would just have to get past some troubles along the way.

Speaking of trouble. I would like to give praise to the voice talent for Akito, they're doing a good job - the character is absolutely disgusting, truly the main antagonist of this show.
Jul 13, 2020 5:09 AM

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Kyo knows he is in love...I hate Akito!
Jul 18, 2020 12:04 AM

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Congratulations, Akito.
You've officially made it to my top all-time most hated anime characters.
This bitch needs to get put in a GER infinite death loop, ffs.


omg same here... Seeing the way she treats the zodiac members made my blood boil. She is freaking crazy and she's a monster herself.
Jul 20, 2020 4:47 PM
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Akito calling torhu a monster is sad and laughable at the same time. I really want Akito to suffer and shigure along with him
Jul 21, 2020 4:31 AM
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episode 9....
I just watched it.
I was in tears, kyo is my favorite character in the TV series and he has it so rough. can't wait for the next episode, the suspense is killing me. they really are keeping us on the edge of our seats, so much mystery!
Jul 22, 2020 11:56 PM

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Nice to see Kyo actually admit his feelings to himself.
Jul 24, 2020 3:35 PM
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Just when I thought I couldn't hate Akito even more than I already did...
Aug 31, 2020 2:31 AM

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The episode was hard to watch, I just hope that they don't forgive Akito after all that she did!

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Sep 7, 2020 10:03 AM

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kyoಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢಢ_ಢ omfg my tears

the voice acting was amazing. uchida yuuma indeed has amazing range, he has impressed me once more. that whole scene that took up more than half the episode in that one room with akito was so intense, and then when he returned back and called out for tohru, that broke my heart.



:'(







but i’ll probably remember over and over again
you were there and everyone else was there
— the day we all searched for just one thing

Sep 13, 2020 11:58 AM
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I just want Akito to burn in hell over and over already...
Sep 13, 2020 11:59 AM
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The episode was hard to watch, I just hope that they don't forgive Akito after all that she did!

She? It's a he in the anime bro XD
Sep 15, 2020 6:24 AM
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Oh wow, I've been waiting on these chapters to be animated. To finally hear and see these scenes brought to the screen. Kyo my boi!!!!!! So much heartbreak in this episode. Having to go see Akito at all is not good but for Kyo, as we learned this episode, it's harder on him than the others. not simply because he's the cat, but also this bet he's made with Akito. which also finally explains why he constantly tried to fight Yuki and why he decided to live with Shigure. A lot more about Kyo should make sense now to folks. Kyo dealings with Akito have hurt him and backed him into a massive corner. Beat Yuki or spend your life in a cage with Akito tormenting him the whole time. It's a raw deal.

The one thing Akito shouldn't have mentioned is speaking ill bout Tohru to Kyo. That for him fired up for a minute there. But we see again how Akito has everyone wrapped up in her grip. It's almost inescapable, I liked how those purple vine things came up to symbolize the hood Akito has on them, especially Kyo with threatening Tohru. He would absolutely not want anything bad to befall her because of him. Having to deny his feelings for Tohru just to keep her safe from Akito lashing out.

On that walk back laying it all out how Tohru is his hope in this world. that no matter if anyone else denies him Tohru is that tiny flower than keeps blooming. Saw that glimpse too of Kyo meeting Kyoko and not fulfilling some kind of promise to her, but more on that later. Kyo thinking how much he loves Tohru, coming back and immediately looking for her to see if she's ok after having to be alone. It's so beautiful to see all these moments of Kyo going back to Tohru. He loves her so much. That scene of grabbing her hand and heading to the house, my heart melted. They're too perfect for each other.

Loved and agreed with every word you said about this episode 👌🏻 Your analysis was best, amongst here 👏🏼
Oct 2, 2020 10:46 PM

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Akito is such a bully. I want to strangle her.
Oct 31, 2020 10:55 AM
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Awwww Kyo. :(
Also, seems like the two main boys had connections to Tohru before.
Nov 13, 2020 4:35 AM

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This made me really stressed. Damn you Akito!!!! When she started to sprout nonsense, I'm really gritting my teeth and I just want to push her or something. Anyway, Kyo realized that he's in love with Tohru. I hope he wouldn't lose hope or give up on Tohru. Geez, that Akito!!!!!



★━━─
𝘏𝘰𝘸 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘐 𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘱𝘦𝘢𝘤𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘮𝘺 𝘩𝘦𝘢𝘳𝘵?
𝘞𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘐 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘬 𝘢𝘣𝘰𝘶𝘵 𝘪𝘵 𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘳𝘺 𝘥𝘢𝘺?


Mar 6, 2021 10:59 AM

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heavy Kyou episode and I was totally here for it. Akito is so manipulative, I hate it. But Kyou really does love Tooru, ugh, all the feels in this episode ;-;
Mar 22, 2021 10:58 AM

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Tohru and Kyo are adorable. And fuck Akito.
Apr 24, 2021 2:16 PM

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Akito is like a manchild closing his ears.. but yea kinda sucks that everyone has become complacent rather than wanting to get better or stronger or come up with solutions.

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But my feels.
Apr 27, 2021 7:21 AM

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akito's a FREAK i wanna punch him so bad. also kyo met her mom before ?? HELLOOO ???? aint that skipping steps ur supposed to take her on a date first THEN meet her mom for approval
May 21, 2021 7:14 AM

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What exactly was Akito trying to say to Kyo? I know she's deceiving/manipulating him, But why exactly?

That convo was very tense tho
May 24, 2021 4:57 PM
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This episode for me is the most well-written and beautiful episode of fruits basket. Kyo has been told all his life that he is a monster, that he doesn't deserve love, and that any love in his life is an illusion. His only reason for living most of his life is for the sole purpose of beating Yuki, as he sees Yuki as the reason why his life is in shambles. Then comes this ray of light in his life, Tohru. She sees him for who he really is, not as a monster, and he has a hard time believing it. He has known for a while now that she is special to him, but he has a hard time accepting that someone could mean something to him and that he could be special to someone. He doesn't want to see Akito but, when he saw how happy Tohru, he went, just for her. This goes back to what he said at the start of this episode, "If something will make you smile, I'd be willing to do it over and over again". He knows meeting with Akito will not go well, but he does it for her, so she can be happy because that's what's most important to him. Before he sees Akito he is about to try and punch Yuki, but he stops. He does this because he truly knows that he can't beat him and that he will be taken from Tohru, so he gives up. The meeting with Akito goes as expected, he is told over and over again the thing that he has been told all his life, that he is a monster and not worth anything. He is so used to this he just listens and accepts this as the truth, when its not. He is just letting this happen until Akito bring Tohru into it, when Akito says that Tohru is a negative impact and that she is nothing special, he finally fights back. He is in the middle of defending her when he stops and thinks of past moments with her. She has never ran from him, she never let him run away because she knew that if she let him, he would be gone forever. He then reflects on how she thinks that she is a burden and that she thinks there is nothing good about her. He can't believe she thinks that because she is so special to him and that she is always giving and helping others, that she is nothing like a burden. Then he has a flashback to a story that Momiji told him, about a dull traveler that gives away their stuff to everyone who asks for it, whether or not they truly need it. The traveler gave away everything they could give, yet Momiji did not think that this is a makes them stupid, but it makes them kind, and this makes him think of Tohru. Kyo then says " I love you, I love you, so much, just as you are". This is outstanding character development as Kyo never thought he could love or deserve to have those feelings. Yet, just for Tohru, he abandons his beliefs and in a moment of discovery and vulnerability, he admits he loves her. The voice acting in this scene is also amazing both in dub and sub. I do have to point out how heartbreaking the performance of Jerry Jewell is. This whole episode he is expressing how Kyo feels so well, it makes the episode even more emotional. The scene where Kyo admits his love to himself is truly a masterpiece, the first "I love you" Kyo says, Jerry says it as if it was a mistake that he said that to himself, that he was shocked he could ever feel something like that. At the start of the episode, he says "when did I start thinking stupid sappy things like that, and why, it's almost like, I... I " He isn't able to admit his feelings but now he is strong enough to. The second "I love you" he says as a release, that the thought has been in his head for a long time and he feels so much better now that he was able to say it to himself. The rest of that line " so much, just as you are" he says it with so much passion and love that we feel that love so intensely through the screen. What makes Kyo even stronger than admitting this to himself, was that he was able to lie to Akito and say that he doesn't feel those things, because he doesn't want Tohru to get hurt. When he leaves all he can think of is how he doesn't deserve to feel love and all his negative thoughts come rushing back. He then sees Tohru alone on the beach and instinctively runs to her. She reminds him of an innocent flower, who doesn't deserve to be trampled by anything, that she is precious, so precious. Just a minute ago, he was swarmed with negative emotions that once again, fade away with his love for Tohru. Tohru asks what happened and he lies, just to make sure that her smile doesn't fade. He knows he loves her but he believes she can never feel the same way and that his fate is to be alone. He knows he is running out of time and accepts that. All he wants is to use the time he has left to stay by her side and imagine a world where they can be together. He wants that world to be real but he has no hope, the only thing that matters to him now is her and her happiness. This episode is beautiful and so important to the story, I think it needs to be recognized more.
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