Fruits Basket

Few shoujo manga have as devoted a following as Fruits Basket. This is a series that had a decent anime adaptation many years ago and has since gotten the 'brotherhood treatment' with excellent results. Tohru Honda, a girl who lost her mother and now lives in a tent in the woods, is the protagonist of Natsuki Takaya's classic shoujo manga. Tohru is clearly unlucky, but she maintains her cheerful demeanor. She is the epitome of a glass-half-full character, clinging to hope with all her might.

Tohru comes across the home of her classmate, Yuki Soma, one day: a traditional and secluded Japanese house. Shigure, Yuki's older brother, is a laid-back stay-at-home author who warmly welcomes Tohru into their home. However, the Soma family secret is quickly revealed, and Tohru is burdened with the knowledge that each member of the family is possessed by a Chinese zodiac animal. Members of the Soma clan suddenly transform into their animal form when hugged by a member of the opposite sex, often resulting in awkward and hilarious situations.

The series explores some very dark and strange territory, with the cat character, Kyo, being the most endearing and fascinating member of the cast of this shoujo manga. Fruits Basket is a beloved shoujo manga classic and a reverse-harem slice-of-life romance manga for the ages.

Author: Natsuki Takaya

Original run: 18 July 1998–20 November 2006
Volumes: 23

Status: Completed

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