Fruits Basket

2001
Fruits Basket

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EP1 The Strangest Day Jul 05, 2001

Losing Tohru Honda's mother was hard enough, but living in a tent, now that's just crazy! One day, leaving for school, Tohru happens to stumble to the prince of her high school 'Yuki Sohma' at his house. As Yuki and his cousin Shigure finds out that Tohru been living in a tent, Yuki and Shigure lets Tohru live with them as their housekeeper. Trouble starts as soon as Kyo, another member of the Sohma family, messes up Tohru's new room causing her to lose her balance. Grabbing onto the Sohma family for support, they all turn into animals of the Chinese Zodiac.

EP2 The Sohma Curse Jul 12, 2001

Tohru is quite surprised to see Yuki, Shigure, and Kyo turn into animals. While still in their animal forms, they tell her about the Sohma Family Curse. Whenever a member of the Sohma family is hugged by a member of the opposite sex, they turn into animals from the Chinese Zodiac. Later on at school, Yuki confronts Tohru and tells her that her memory may have to be erased because she found out the family secret. When they return home, Shigure informs them of Akito's decision: Tohru can stay at the house and won't have her memories erased as long as she doesn't tell anybody about the family secret.

EP3 All Shapes and Sizes Jul 19, 2001

At school, Tohru walks in on Kyo and Yuki fighting. When she tries to stop them she runs into Kyo and he transforms. Kyo gets angry and calls her a stupid girl which makes Tohru think he hates her. Feeling guilty, he decides to pick Tohru up from her job and apologizes in his own way. The next day, on her way home from work, Tohru meets up with Yuki, and they walk home together. After accidentally transforming, Yuki tells Tohru about how he wants to live a normal life.

EP4 Here Comes Kagura! Jul 26, 2001

Someone visits Shigure's house. It's Kagura who has brought a lot of commotion into the Sohma residence. Can Tohru and Kagura become friends or will they be bitter rivals?

EP5 A Rice Ball in a Fruits Basket Aug 02, 2001

Things are going great at Shigure's house. Just when Tohru feels the days will always be like this, she gets a call from her grandpa. His house is finished, so Tohru can move back with him.

EP6 Invincible Friendship? Aug 09, 2001

Tohru is back living with the Sohmas. Tohru's friends just get wind of it and decide to see if the Sohmas are taking good care of Tohru. Will they be able to keep the Sohma family curse under wraps while Uo and Hana stay over?

EP7 A Plum on the Back Aug 16, 2001

It's the cultural festival, and Tohru's class is doing a hit or miss rice ball stand. Yuki is given a special outfit to wear during the festival, which brings in lots of customers. We get to meet Momiji and Hatori, two more Sohma family members! Could they be members of the zodiac as well?

EP8 Don`t Cry, For the Snow will Surely Melt Aug 23, 2001

Tohru visits the main Sohma residence for the first time. After the warning Yuki gave her at the festival, she's a bit nervous to talk to Hatori, one of the senior family members. Why is Hatori so insistent that Tohru leave the Sohma family alone?

EP9 A Solitary New Year Aug 30, 2001

Tohru and the Sohmas are cleaning house with the help with Uo and Hana. Shigure's assistant Mi is pressing Shigure to finish his 500-page novel. Later on, the Sohmas are supposed to visit the Sohma House for their annual celebrations. But that means Tohru will be alone for New Year's?

EP10 Make It Clear If It's Black or White Sep 06, 2001

Tohru's class goes on an endurance run. In the middle of the run, a white-haired boy, not much younger than Yuki, interrupts and challenges Kyo to a fight. The boy is also a member of the Sohma clan. As they fight, Yuki feels faint. What will Tohru do now? And which zodiac member is this boy?

EP11 Everybody Loves Chocolate Sep 13, 2001

It's Valentine's Day, and Tohru has given all the Sohma's chocolates. But it seems that after finals, she's also working harder than ever earning money. Could something be the matter?

EP12 White Day Sep 13, 2001

Momiji invites Tohru, Kyo, and Yuki to a relaxing weekend at the Sohma Hot Springs. Tohru even brings her mom along. Yuki has a chance to give Tohru a gift for White Day. But Momiji has an even bigger surprise!

EP13 A New School Term Starts! Sep 27, 2001

Tohru's second year at high school begins, and Yuki is helping out with orientation. It turns out some of the younger Sohmas are entering the same high school. Hatsuharu gets in a conflict with the class president, but a deeper situation occurs when one of the Sohmas unexpectedly shows up and confronts Tohru!

EP14 The Adult's Episode - Yuki's a Messed Up Snake! Oct 04, 2001

Tohru and Yuki are tending the vegetable garden, when Tohru finds a set of clothes lying on the ground. Could this be a new Sohma? According to the title, it is! Not only is the new Sohma awfully friendly, it has a few surprising secrets to reveal about its relationship to Yuki and the others.

EP15 There Are No Memories It's OK to Forget Oct 11, 2001

It's been a year since Tohru's mom passed away, and the gang visits her grave. Uo and Hana speculate on whom Tohru will fall in love with. Then Tohru discovers Momiji in the building she works in. What is he doing there? And where are Momiji's parents?

EP16 If We've Three Then We Don't Need To Fear Jason Oct 18, 2001

Shigure invites Tohru and the Sohmas out to a lake in the woods, where not only will they have to contend with Jason, but some other surprises. Also, Tohru worries that Kyo and Yuki don't seem to be their usual selves.

EP17 It's Because I've Been Loved That I've Become Stronger Oct 25, 2001

Hatsuharu introduces a new Sohma to Tohru. It's a tiger cub named Kisa! But when Tohru reaches out to her, Kisa bites her! Can Tohru befriend this wild yet timid girl?

EP18 The Strongest Tag - The Cursed Electric Wave Brother and Sister Nov 01, 2001

The Prince Yuki Fan Club takes center stage in this episode, where they plot to break up the friendship between Tohru and Yuki. They use a school newspaper interview visit to Saki Hanajima's house to search for Hana's weaknesses. But even with their trusty camcorder, the fan club is in for some freaky and some normal surprises as they tour Hana's home.

EP19 The Source Of Cheer Can Be Affected By Colds, Too! Nov 08, 2001

Tohru fails one of her midterms and now has just one chance to retake it, and with just a few days before the make-up exam, she is coming down with a cold. What will the gang do now?

EP20 Ayame's Secret Life Nov 15, 2001

Yuki and Tohru visit Ayame's dress shop. Ayame's assistant Mine Kurame, has grander ideas. Could there be some cosplaying involved? And what is "The Thing"?

EP21 Sophist Boy Has Captured The Prince Nov 22, 2001

Someone steals Tohru's purse, and it looks like another zodiac member. He's Hiro Sohma and he's very jealous of Tohru and Kisa.

EP22 Prince Yuki Fan Club Nov 29, 2001

Yuki starts the semester as the Student Council President, and the Prince Yuki Fan Club is right there with him, except that there's this other girl. Could this be competition? What will Yuki's fan club president do?

EP23 Is the Rumored Ri That Mother's Daughter? Dec 06, 2001

Shigure's house receives yet another visitor - Ritsu Sohma, the daughter of the Hostess at the hot springs. Whenever Ri's around, it seems to be one mishap after another. But Ritsu's biggest bombshell is yet to come. Tohru is in for the surprise of her life!

EP24 The Curse of the Cat Dec 13, 2001

It's a rainy day. Tohru and Yuki don't mind much, but Kyo is in down spirits. Things just keep getting worse for Kyo. Kagura makes a surprise visit. We learn why Kagura loves Kyo so much. Kyo's teacher, Kazuma Sohma, also makes a visit. Kazuma seems to have a reason for his visit, but could it break the wonderful world that Tohru lives in?

EP25 True Form Dec 20, 2001

Kyo's shocking transformation into his true form is finally complete! Unfortunately for Tohru, she witnesses the entire spectacle leaving her disoriented and confused. Kagura comes up with the family's last hope to save him…whether Tohru likes it or not!

EP26 Let's Go Home Dec 27, 2001

Tohru pushes her relationships with the Sohmas to the limit as she tries to reach out to Kyo in love, which proves to be troublesome since Kyo is in his wild monster cat form. And if that wasn’t enough, she confronts Akito to tell him how she feels about all the abuse. Akito isn’t pleased with any of her interactions, and feels like it’s time for Tohru’s memories to be erased once and for all. Friendships will be tested in the exciting finale to the TV series.
7.9| 0h30m| TV-PG| en| More Info
Released: 05 July 2001 Ended
Producted By: Studio Deen
Country: Japan
Budget: 0
Revenue: 0
Official Website: http://www.tv-tokyo.co.jp/anime/fruits_basket/
Synopsis

Tohru Honda is 16 year old orphaned girl who gets invited to live in the house of her classmate, the handsome boy Sohma Yuki, and his cousins, 16 year old Kyo and 27 year old Shigure. However, these young men and parts of the rest of their family (both close and distant) hold a curse; if they are hugged by the opposite gender, they transform into animals of the Chinese Zodiac. Everyday is an adventure for sweet Tohru, as she gets to know everyone in the large family better (especially Yuki and Kyo), in both common and bizarre situations. But, the Sohma Family curse is certainly no laughing matter... it also holds horrible cruelty and heartbreak.

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moldwarrior Rarely do I stray from my boyish mentality (explosions, boobs and action) and stop to smell the roses. I saw this box and thought "great it's pink." But I thought too soon. Soo I was gripped to the undeniable story and characters in this anime. Tohru a girl who just wants to make everyone happy decides to live with a house full of men who look at her as their friend and house keeper. Soon they see her as glue holding the family together in a way that most sane people would run in fear. She sees' the dark secrets and family nut job but still wants to help. This ins't a girl it's a saint.In my opinion if your a guy try to see it. If you don't then just stay bitter.
damnsheplushxo7 I vote it 10 out of 10 because of my connection to it and my emotions towards it. but if you go on Wikipedia.com, and read about what happens in the mangas, or if you read the mangas, it is way better. especially because of all the love that goes on, and how Tohru gets with Kyo and Yuki gets with some other girl. that upsets me that they didn't mention any of that, they could have a made a whole other season for it. how come the best animes aren't continued?! =[ i still love fruits basket though and i find myself to be super similar to Tohru. I would have loved the idea of Kyo and Tohru being together. And i would have liked it better if Akito wasn't such a miserable jerk face.
emasterslake I didn't know much about this series till 2006. And I recently finished seeing all 26 episodes that were made.Fruits Basket revolves on a high school girl name Tohru Honda, a sweet kind orphan who lost her own mother in a car accident. After loosing her, she managed to live through it and remained cheerful and optimistic like she normally is. Tohru was offered to stay with her grandfather, but didn't wanted to be a burden for him while his place was being remodeled. So Tohru lives in a tent with her clothes, belongings, and a photo of her mom. The photo makes her feel less lonely as if she was still with her mother. So despite the hardships she's going through, Tohru continues to go to high school, like her mother wanted her to, and support herself at a maid's job at an office building.One day she comes across a house which is the home of Yuki Sohma, who is the most popular guy at Tohru's school. She finds him to be very handsome, yet very mysterious. Yuki lives with his cousin Shigure Sohma(a novelist who likes women) and after earning that Tohru lives by herself in a tent they decide to offer her to live in their home, as their maid for cooking and cleaning(which neither of them are good at). Tohru is overwhelm to be living in a place to call home, but pretty soon she finds out that the Sohma family has a Zodiac curse that's been a secret not to tell to the public.I really enjoy this Anime title, it was funny, well animated, and dramatic in some episodes(especially the final 2 episodes). Throughout the series, you'll learn a little more about the Sohma family's curse of the Zodiac. As well as Tohru who witnesses the sad tales of Yuki, Kyo, and their other relatives and friends. A lot of it is basically every day problems and things we face every day of our lives. Even though the story is fictional, with some Japanese slapstick mix to it. The characters and environments are believable and full of life.I kept hoping the ending wouldn't end tragically. And without any spoilers, it does have a satisfying end to it. I haven't read the Manga it's based off of yet. Which is spin off of the first 8 volumes. But I'm hoping to pretty soon, because the original Manga, from what I've heard is longer and more back stories that were left out in the anime, including more about the mysterious head of the Sohma family Akito.It may of lasted for only 26 episodes. But I guarantee that it's an Anime to cherish for generations. Highly recommended to those who like "slice of life"/"high school" related Animes. And a perfect choice to show to someone's girlfriend.
WickedZoot The story is amazing, the comedy, the drama... There's a lot that I call "Cheap Anime", and Fruit's Basket IS THE BEST ART I HAVE EVER SEEN. The absolute most AMAZING anime ever made. Don't take offense, but when I watched Inuyasha, I was disgusted. (I mention that only because I know of the huge wave of Inuyasha fans) I am actually a pretty harsh person. Before this movie, I hated anime. Nothing made me laugh, nothing AT ALL made me cry, I was never amused, and I was always bored. But then this film came out. I laughed. I ACTUALLY LAUGHED. And I cried as well. I didn't even cry when my puppy was run over, but I cried at this.You loose yourself in this story. You feel for the characters, and your heart aches when they ache.I watched the full 1-26 only once, and now I'm hitting the shops looking for anything with a Fruits Basket label on it. And I want Kyo stuff. Lots and lots of it. *squeezes squeaky Kyo doll*If you don't watch these movies, you will never experience the most amazing anime show yet. You will be laughed at. I promise you. I'm laughing at you right now. Because.. You suck.So do this bitter stranger a favor. Watch them. Now.

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